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Event:
WPFA XI: Copeland vs Active
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1# King throws a big shot that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. King does a little dance to reset his feet. King throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot. King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Princip defending well as King loads up on a big left hand. Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well. King throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily. King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. King throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Princip misses with a hook. A lazy left from Princip finds it's target. King misses with an uppercut. Princip cracks King with an open hand slap. We've been told by Princip's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Princip throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. King throws a poor cross that misses
and Princip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Princip lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand. King scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride. King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A big left from King misses. A big right from King misses. Princip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. King scores with a sloppy right hand. Princip should have avoided that one. Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Princip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King. Princip throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily. King looks like he wants to counter punch here. King just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. King throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip. King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2# Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range. Princip scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Princip misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. King misses with a hook. Princip with a nice cross. Princip lands a jab to the head.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. King takes a shot right to the bread basket. King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip. A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot. King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from King. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Princip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Princip scores with a jab to the head.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Princip catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Princip dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Princip lands a head shot. Princip throws a body punch but King moves out of range. Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing. King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Princip to score with a decent uppercut. Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body. King moves away from the strike by Princip. King scores with a jab to the body. Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around? Nice defenses there by King. Princip thows a left - swing and a miss! Princip lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Princip darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A right-left combo lands from Princip. 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! Princip throws a one two combo.
King throws a jab when Princip was well out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Princip misses the target. Nice jab there from King. Princip throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot. King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Princip throws a body shot but no joy. Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow. Princip throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from King in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Princip digs a good hook to King's body.
Princip takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. King slips under a jab. King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Princip misses with a wild body shot. A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. King throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Princip was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. King misses with a lunging right hand
and Princip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Princip moves into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by King. King prevents a body shot from Princip. Princip tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Princip misses with a body punch.
#T2# King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Princip misses with the head strike.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by King. Princip misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Princip has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land. King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Princip is working King over against the cage. Princip misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Princip dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Princip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react. Princip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far. King throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it. King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A jab from King misses. Princip misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a straight right hand. Nice defenses there by Princip. King throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it. Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from King. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from King. Princip staying out of range there.#T1# Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King. King slips a straight right by Princip. Princip scores with a jab to the body. Lamont King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by King. Princip lands with a cross. King misses with a looping right. Decent striking displayed by Princip there. Princip lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Princip looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range. King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Princip. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride. King walks into a left hand. Princip ducks under a wild hook from King.#T2# King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
King connects with a crisp jab. King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it. King throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it. King throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip. A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. King does a little dance to reset his feet. Princip throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily. King takes one to the side of the head.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. King misses with a left hand and Princip counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Princip connects with a body shot. King throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it. King walks into a straight right hand from Princip. Princip lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Louis Princip showed his dominance in that final round. Well Princip 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip! A relieved looking Louis Princip thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday V
Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1# King misses with a body shot.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Aurelius counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt. King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. 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. #TD2# King gets caught flat footed, as Aurelius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Aurelius won't allow King to get back to his feet. Aurelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Aurelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Aurelius with a flurry of punches that miss. Aurelius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Aurelius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but King manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aurelius has King in his guard.#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aurelius is pulling down on King's head. It's preventing any offense from King, at least for the moment.#T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aurelius is on top in guard.
#REVB# King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Aurelius with a flurry of punches that miss. Aurelius tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Aurelius is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control. Aurelius postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it. Aurelius throws a big elbow that misses. Aurelius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aurelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Aurelius trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but King manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. King wants to stand and escape but instead Aurelius has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aurelius. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aurelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurelius dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# King misses with a low kick. #TD2# Aurelius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aurelius lands in his opponent's guard. Aurelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Aurelius throwing strikes but missing. Aurelius trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but King manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King is fighting to break Aurelius's control of his arms but Aurelius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. King is looking to stand up but Aurelius won't let him. #T1# Aurelius wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Marcus Aurelius has got the better of the ground game so far. Aurelius controlling King's posture. King tries to free his leg and advance position but Aurelius is retaining full guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Aurelius has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but King has passed into side control.
King tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. King controlling the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aurelius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but King is controlling him well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont King dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# King misses with a straight left. King throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Aurelius counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2# Aurelius seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Aurelius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. King wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Aurelius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Aurelius eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Aurelius is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aurelius to get the leverage. #T1# King pushes Aurelius off looking to stand but Aurelius dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2# Aurelius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# King is defending against the submission attempts here by Aurelius.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aurelius. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Aurelius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing King to regain full guard. Aurelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Aurelius has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aurelius's guard.#REVR# Aurelius 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Aurelius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Aurelius 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Aurelius! Marcus Aurelius took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. Lamont King was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to Harlem for some adjustments! Props to my opponent!'.
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Event:
HOWLoween Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1# Urameshi digs a good body shot into King's ribs. King looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well. Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook. Urameshi slips a straight right by King. Urameshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks. Urameshi 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 slips under a jab. Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King. Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Urameshi looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. King avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses. Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King misses the jab. King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1# King slips a jab from Urameshi. King takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses. Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi lands the left hand. Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi blocks a jab. Urameshi digs a good hook to King's body.
King fails with a takedown attempt. A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target. King misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming. King goes for a double leg but Urameshi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Urameshi continues to drive forward. Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. King has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Urameshi with a jab. Nice defenses there by Urameshi. King is looking to land body kicks. King is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it. Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Urameshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A big left from King misses. Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# King looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely. King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi. King scores with a nice head shot. A big left from Urameshi misses. King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
King misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely. Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Urameshi slips under a jab from King. King slips under a jab from Urameshi. Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. King connects with a right hand. Urameshi shakes it off. Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urameshi checks a leg kick. Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily. Urameshi tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault. King feinted with a counter takedown. Urameshi defending well as King loads up on a big left hand. Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Urameshi stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet. Lamont King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Urameshi lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. King swings away with a leg kick that misses. A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Urameshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy. King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King tries a head kick but it misses.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Urameshi throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily. King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Urameshi swings for the body but King moves out of range.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Urameshi lands with a good body shot. Urameshi blocks a head kick by King.
#T2# Urameshi moves away from the strike by King. King blocks a jab. King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from King.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Urameshi lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Urameshi cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King. King pushing out the jab but it's not landing. King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether King might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. King misses with a straight left. A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Urameshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head. Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes. Urameshi throws out a powerful jab. 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 Lamont King will probably get the nod. 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# Urameshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Urameshi wants it to stay on the feet. Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. King loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch. King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi. Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick. Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Urameshi works King's body with a nice hook. Urameshi digs a good hook to King's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. King does a little dance to reset his feet. King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook. Urameshi thuds a left hand into King's body. Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. Nice uppercut there from Urameshi. King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Urameshi throws a big shot that misses. King walks into a left hand. Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A shot to the body from King misses and Urameshi counters with a left to the body. King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urameshi finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head. King throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. King misses with a head kick.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Lamont King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from King. King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi. A swing and a miss from King. King misses with a head kick.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Urameshi slips a jab from King. King misses with a hook. King ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.#T2# Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. King misses with a straight right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT# It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut. Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Urameshi lands a two punch combo.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. King missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. King misses with a left hand and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand. King throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it. King throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range. Urameshi slips under a jab. King throws an off balance right hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Urameshi 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Yusuke Urameshi! Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Yusuke Urameshi! Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi wins by unanimous decision! A relieved looking Yusuke Urameshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Lamont King was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to Harlem for some adjustments! Props to my opponent!'.
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Event:
Ferocious Fights II
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1# Decent striking displayed by Duff there. Duff takes one to the chin there. Duff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Duff looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely. A lazy left from Duff finds it's target. A jab from Duff misses. A telegraphed right hand from Duff misses the target. Duff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight. Duff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Duff throws a hook but King avoids it easily. Duff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King. 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 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duff. King slips under a jab from Duff. Duff misses with a left hand and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Duff misses with a hook
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Duff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duff. Danny Duff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Duff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. King jabs Duff right on the nose. Duff blinks but takes it well. Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing. King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duff swivels and escapes. The fighters circling - Duff throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Duff is really struggling to find his range with his punches. King's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1# King slips a straight right by Duff. Duff throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand! King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duff. Duff throws a jab when King was well out of range. King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duff had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A lazy left from King finds it's target. King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Duff misses with a hook
letting King counter with a right hand. Duff throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. King changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. King lands a nice shot to the body.
King connects with a jab. King 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! Duff throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. Duff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King tries a quick counter leg kick but Duff is wise to it. King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from King! Duff is out on his feet! King rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Duff is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Duff is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont King! Lamont King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
WPFA I: The Alpha vs The King
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1# Simpson throws a hook but King blocks it. King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. King throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson. Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King. King lands a jab to the head.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming. King thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. King shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Simpson staying out of range there. King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. King punishes Simpson's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. King slips under a jab. King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. King cracks Simpson with a good jab. Simpson's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye. Simpson misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. A combination from King does no damage. Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. King misses the shot to the body. Simpson misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot. King throws a head kick that Simpson semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from King.
Simpson misses with a looping left. King looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely. A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# King cracks Simpson with a right hand to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Simpson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. King changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Simpson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. King digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs. King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. King throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. Simpson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by King. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont King dominated that round. 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# King has his takedown stuffed and Simpson counters with a straight right hand. Lamont King seems to be getting the better of the standup. King getting the better of the striking in that exchange. King misses with a body shot
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand. A slow jab from King misses its intended target. Simpson is looking to counter punch. King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. King has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Simpson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC# King is rocked! Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. King is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him? King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Simpson defending well as King loads up on a big left hand. King seems to have recovered his senses. King throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. King lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action! Simpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head. #T1# King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King. Simpson cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head. King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson. King misses with a hook. Simpson misses with a straight right. King lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. King throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot. King fails to land the takedown. Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont King. King misses with the combination.
#T2# King cracks Simpson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it. King throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand! King swinging wildly here.
Simpson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch combination from King misses. Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
A head kick misses from King. An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target. King takes one to the side of the head.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lamont King will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# King pushing out the jab but it's not landing. King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage! King misses the jab. It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson. King loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch. King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. King throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand. King misses the jab. Simpson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simpson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges. Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! King throws a lazy head kick and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. King goes for a double leg but Simpson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simpson continues to drive forward.#T1# Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
King misses with a straight left. #KD# Simpson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends King sprawling to the canvas! King rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Simpson finish him?!
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet. Simpson ducks under a wild hook from King. King walks straight into a right hand from Simpson - that's dropped him! Simpson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save King from any more punishment! King complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richie Simpson! Richie Simpson retains his lightweight title! After winning the bout, Richie Simpson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 65
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1# Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Armstrong 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. 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. Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.#TD# King gets caught napping as Armstrong dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard. King working a defensive guard here.
Armstrong throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# King won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet. King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard. King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Armstrong's guard. King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom. King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now. King prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet. #T1# King tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard. King stops Armstrong from standing up. King trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. 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. King tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard. Armstrong wants to stand but King is controlling the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Armstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Armstrong fails with the takedown. King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. King scores with a sloppy right hand. Armstrong should have avoided that one. King misses with an uppercut. Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense. Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2# King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD# Armstrong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong throwing strikes but King manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! This has been an exciting period of action! King tries to advance to mount but Armstrong denies him. Armstrong wants to get back to his feet. Armstrong prevents King from moving into mount. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Armstrong is trying to buck King off. Armstrong is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at CrossFit Sydney that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position. Armstrong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2# King with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3# Armstrong wants to try and get back to his feet. Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action. #SUB2# King looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
King trying to control but Armstrong is having none of it. Armstrong is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. King fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Armstrong tries to buck King off but he can't manage it. Armstrong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# You get the feeling that Armstrong really doesn't like being in this position too much.
King wants to control the pace but Armstrong is squirming around nicely. King wants to take Armstrong's back but he can't do it this time. King keeps trying to improve his position. King is still trying to improve position. King tries to control but Armstrong wriggling away. King is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. King trying to control but he's not successful this time. King fails to advance to Armstrong's back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont King dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Armstrong fails with the takedown and King counters with a right hand to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong. King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him. King throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it. King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong misses with a combination
and King counters with a nice uppercut. Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. A slow jab from King misses its intended target. Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Henry Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Armstrong walks into a straight right hand from King. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong. Armstrong tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. King has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off. Armstrong has a takedown stuffed. King with a hook.#T1# Armstrong has his takedown stuffed and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lamont King seems to be getting the better of the standup. King darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2# It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut. Henry Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Armstrong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Armstrong thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King trying to control from the bottom.
Armstrong throws a strike but King avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2# King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well. Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armstrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2# King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#SUB2# Armstrong 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. Armstrong is looking to defend but King has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Armstrong! King pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Armstrong taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamont King! An out of breath and clearly excited Lamont King thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Skrap Fights 57
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1# Pritchard connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Pritchard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range. King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pritchard on the side of the head. King moves out of range as Pritchard throws a body kick.
King throws a looping overhand right but Pritchard ducks down to avoid it. Pritchard throws a head kick that misses. King throwing a counter right hand but Pritchard manages to avoid it. King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Pritchard follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. King blocks a leg kick. King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. King misses with a hook. King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pritchard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf. Pritchard throws a half hearted mid kick. Pritchard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King. King moves out of range of the leg kick from Pritchard. King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ in the buildup to the fight. King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Pritchard throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. King misses with a hook. Pritchard ducked under it nicely. Pritchard delivers a nice body kick. Pritchard throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range. Pritchard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. King missing with a left hand there. Pritchard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pritchard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Pritchard misses the target. A low kick from Pritchard is predictable there and King counters with a stiff right hand. King misses with an uppercut. King throws a big shot that misses. King works the jab nicely. Pritchard takes a kick to the side of the head. Nice uppercut there from King. Pritchard misses with a head kick.
King throws out a loose jab but Pritchard uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pritchard ducks under a wild hook from King. King lands with a straight right. Pritchard didn't see that one coming. King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2# Pritchard lands with a slapping head kick. King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pritchard. King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pritchard can pounce on him.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pritchard. Pritchard scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Pritchard. That snapped King's head back.
King looks to throw the jab but Pritchard is out of range. Pritchard lands a front 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. Pritchard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pritchard scores with a push kick. King avoids the head kick by Pritchard.
King throws a jab when Pritchard was well out of range. King scores with a jab. Pritchard acknowledges it with a nod of the head. King throws a hook but Pritchard avoids it easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pritchard. Pritchard thumps King with a low kick.#T3# King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Pritchard throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. Pritchard throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side. Pritchard throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. Pritchard throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well. Pritchard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pritchard under the eye. King loads up on a big right hand but Pritchard slips the punch. King catches Pritchard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Pritchard throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King misses the shot to the body. King throws a front kick aimed at Pritchard's knee but Pritchard avoids it well. King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. King scores with a head kick. Pritchard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Pritchard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf. Pritchard throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage. King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pritchard throws out the jab. King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Pritchard wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs. Pritchard blocks a jab. A lazy body kick from Pritchard enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. Pritchard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pritchard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Pritchard. That's going to slow King down. King thows a left - swing and a miss! King misses with a right hand and Pritchard counters with a nice body kick.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pritchard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Pritchard scores with a jab to the body. Pritchard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice cross by Pritchard. King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pritchard doesn't seem bothered though. Pritchard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lamont King will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# King looks to land a left hand but Pritchard moved out of range nicely. Pritchard misses with a straight left. King catches Pritchard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! King throws the left hand but Pritchard avoids the punch easily. King backing away here, and Pritchard unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A leg kick checked by King. Pritchard tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Pritchard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. King with a hook. Pritchard scores with a shot to the body.
Pritchard throws a leg kick that misses. Pritchard looks to land a body kick but King moved away. Jab from King. Lamont King is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King jabbing away but nothing is landing. King lands with a good body shot. King throws a right hand that misses
and Pritchard counters with a stiff right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2# Pritchard lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! Pritchard takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# King is rocked! King lands with a cross. Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1# Pritchard lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts. King pushing out the jab but it's not landing. King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. King pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A slow jab from King misses its intended target. King swings for the body but Pritchard moves out of range.
Pritchard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King misses with a straight left. King cracks Pritchard with a right hand to the side of the head. A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nice defenses there by Pritchard. Pritchard throws a lazy body kick letting King counter with a right hand. King looks to land a left hand but Pritchard moved out of range nicely. King misses with a straight left. King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jab, jab by King - just one landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! King missing with a left hand there. Pritchard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. King seems to have got his legs back now. Pritchard checks a leg kick nicely. Pritchard staying out of range there.#T2# Pritchard lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts. Pritchard blocks a jab. King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King scores with a jab to the body. Pritchard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. King throws a leg kick that is checked and Pritchard counters with a two punch combo. King throws a body punch but Pritchard moves out of range. Pritchard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pritchard moves out of range of the strikes. Pritchard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing. King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Pritchard keeps King at a distance using the push kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. King throws a hook but Pritchard avoids it easily.#KD2# Pritchard cracks King with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pritchard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning King to stand back up! King moves out of range as Pritchard throws a body kick.
#T3# King drops his hands momentarily and Pritchard needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips King just on the top of the head. King drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in King - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dean Pritchard!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 52
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1# Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. King lands a glancing blow to the side of Cubbedge 's head. King sizes up Cubbedge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge . Cubbedge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge . Cubbedge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. King lands a slapping body shot.
King jabs Cubbedge right on the nose. Cubbedge blinks but takes it well. Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cubbedge 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 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A head kick misses from King. #T1# Cubbedge dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cubbedge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cubbedge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. King misses the jab. Cubbedge blocks a jab. King misses with a right hand #TD# and Cubbedge counters with a nice double leg into half guard. King is looking to get back to is feet but Cubbedge passes into side control.
Cubbedge controlling from side mount. King is trying to buck Cubbedge off.#T2##ES2# King sneaks out the side door and pushes Cubbedge away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Lamont King 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! Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from King. King misses the jab. Cubbedge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. King misses with a straight left. Cubbedge feinted with a counter takedown.#T3# King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.#TD# Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into guard. Cubbedge trying to control but King is working from the bottom. Cubbedge stops King from standing up. #T4# Cubbedge is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control. Cubbedge looking to pass the guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Cubbedge being controlled here momentarily. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. Cubbedge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. King misses with a looping right. Cubbedge tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it. King throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it. King throws a jab but it's blocked by Cubbedge . Cubbedge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Cubbedge persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him. Cubbedge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cubbedge .#TD# Cubbedge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Cubbedge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. 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! Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont King dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A jab from King finds it's way through Cubbedge 's defenses. King misses with an uppercut. Cubbedge saw that one coming. Cubbedge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cubbedge at a distance.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. King throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Cubbedge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for King! #SUB# Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there. Cubbedge creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cubbedge 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Bart Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# King is trying to stand.
Well, if Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. 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. Cubbedge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB# Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but King defending well. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. King misses with an uppercut. Cubbedge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King throws a front kick that sends Cubbedge stumbling back into the ropes. Lamont King seems to be getting the better of the standup. King throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily. King scores with a jab to the jaw. Cubbedge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. King throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Cubbedge counters with a nice double leg into half guard. King pushes Cubbedge off but Cubbedge dives into side control.
#T3# King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cubbedge 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Cubbedge slows the pace down in half guard. King is trying to stand back up but Cubbedge is controlling him
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but King defending well. Cubbedge lands strikes from half guard.#T4# Cubbedge scores with a couple of good hammerfists. King is looking to escape. King has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB# Cubbedge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cubbedge 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lamont King will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# King throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range. King misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Cubbedge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. King being controlled here, momentarily. King wants to stand up but Cubbedge is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. Cubbedge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1# King keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. King is looking to stand up but Cubbedge isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A head kick misses from King. The fight stays on the outside here - Cubbedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Cubbedge moves into range and clinches up with King. King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards. Cubbedge has King pressed against the ropes, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2# King wants to break free but Cubbedge has control.
#BC2# King manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A big right from King misses. King throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it. Cubbedge feinted with a counter takedown. King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily. King throws a leg kick that misses. Cubbedge throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice defenses there by Cubbedge . Cubbedge moves out of range as King strikes. Cubbedge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from King. King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD# Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into King's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3# King trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge 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. Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position. King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cubbedge is controlling him. Lamont King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cubbedge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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. Cubbedge prevents King from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. King throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Cubbedge counters with a nice double leg into guard. King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cubbedge is controlling him. Bart Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cubbedge working some strikes from top position. Cubbedge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Bart Cubbedge . 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lamont King! Judge George Francis scores the fight for Lamont King! Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Lamont King!
Lamont King wins by unanimous decision! Lamont King very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London 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.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 43
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# King throws an overhand right that lands on Mullin's shoulder, as Mullin tries to avoid the shot. A nice side step and Mullin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Mullin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Mullin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King. King misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2# and Mullin counters with a crisp one two that drops King! Mullin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves King to his feet! King is in big trouble!#ROC2# King is rocked! A big right from King misses. Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! We've been informed that Mullin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. King misses with the combination.
King seems to have got his legs back now. King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mullin on the side of the head. Good standup being displayed there by Mullin as he connects with a hook. King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mullin counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King misses with an uppercut. Mullin saw that one coming. Mullin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lamont King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King looks to land a right hand but Mullin moved out of range. King throws a right and a left that Mullin avoids nicely. It seemed like Mullin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mullin on the side of the head. Mullin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1# King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mullin's head backwards. King connects with a right hand. Mullin shakes it off. King missing with a left hand there. Mullin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mullin throws a counter combo. Mullin scores with a jab. King misses with an uppercut
#KD2# and Mullin counters with a nice right hand that sends King toppling to the canvas! King scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mullin finish him?! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mullin misses with a looping left. Mullin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mullin counters with a nice uppercut. Mullin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops King! Mullin 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 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Mullin! During a confident post fight interview, Herbert Mullin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. The defeated Lamont King had this to say: 'I can never undo what I did tonight'.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 34
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1# Cassel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD# Cassel gets a double leg takedown into King's guard. King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cassel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Cassel keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2# King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cassel dives on top into guard.#REVR# The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Cassel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cassel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. King will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cassel preventing the sweep. #SUB2# King looking for a guillotine here but Cassel defends easily.
Cassel stopping the sweep attempt from King.#T1##SUB2# King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cassel is aware though and is defending well. King tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Cassel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cassel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# King trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cassel can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2# King moves into full mount! Cassel won't be happy about that! King blocks Cassel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Cassel wants to control but King is having none of it. King can't control as he wanted to and Cassel manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2# King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King trying to advance position but Cassel counters by regaining guard. #T3# King throws an elbow that misses. Cassel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King's guard. Nice move by Cassel!#REVR##SUB2# King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cassel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Cassel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. 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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# King working for a triangle but Cassel defends it easily.
#SUB2# King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cassel defends it easily.#T4# King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cassel is one step ahead there. #SUB2# King looking for a guillotine here but Cassel defends easily.
#SUB2# King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cassel won't allow King to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lamont King will probably get the nod. That's time! Cassel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# King works the jab nicely. King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2# It looks like Ramon Cassel has been cut. King has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cassel dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. King connects with a nice looking jab.
King cracks Cassel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cassel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Cassel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. King lands a really nice looking cross but Cassel seems unphased.
Good shot there by King. Nice shot lands for King. This has been an exciting period of action! No luck with that takedown attempt from Cassel. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Cassel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cassel has a takedown stuffed. King misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1# King sizes up Cassel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD# Cassel scores with a takedown into King's guard.#SUB2# King looking for a guillotine here but Cassel defends easily.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cassel trying to control but King is working from the bottom. Cassel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. King is trying to control the position but Cassel postures up. #T2##SUB2# Cassel got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cassel has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted. King wants to sweep but no luck. King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Cassel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2# King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cassel defends well.#SUB2# King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Cassel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cassel defends well.#T3# King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cassel preventing the sweep. #SUB2# King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# King looking for a guillotine here but Cassel defends easily.
#SUB2# King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cassel defends it easily. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cassel's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
#REVB# Cassel keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassel swivels though and keeps the full guard. King passes into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cassel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ramon Cassel's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# King lands a jab. King has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Nice jab there from King. Cassel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lamont King seems to be getting the better of the standup. King leaves Cassel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. 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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King scores with a nice head shot. King misses with a few strikes there.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Cassel tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King throws a body shot but no joy. Cassel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Cassel ends up having to push King into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Cassel. That's going to take a lot out of him. King misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1# King scores with a hook. King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook. King throws a series of strikes that have Cassel backpedaling.
Lamont King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Cassel shoots in and bounces King off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2# King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cassel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but King is tightening it up a little... Cassel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cassel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cassel taps out! Nice BJJ there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lamont King! In his post fight interview, Lamont King gave a big smile as he said 'can you tell me what's "thank you" in your
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joey Bam Bam (ranked 2839 p4p, 378 weight class) and Lamont King (ranked 5652 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Bam's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sleep Now In The Fire. King has chosen King For A Day - Green Day as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joey Bam Bam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lamont King! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Bam Bam dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Bam Bam's head and hops out. King moves into the clinch successfully.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bam Bam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bam Bam fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bam Bam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bam Bam shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bam Bam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. King gets in close and instigates a clinch. King is defending well against a takedown attempt. King gets underhooks to prevent Bam Bam's takedown attempt.
King is pressed up against the cage. Bam Bam 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. Bam Bam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bam Bam (4) vs (0) King Bam Bam trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. King tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bam Bam wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. Bam Bam in side control, just content to control the action for now. King tries to buck Bam Bam off but Bam Bam is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. King gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. King actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bam Bam prevents King from improving his position. Bam Bam trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. King is looking for a sweep. Bam Bam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bam Bam is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. King is staying active underneath Bam Bam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. King gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. King has his foot on Bam Bam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bam Bam works his way back into a safe position though. King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bam Bam is aware though and is defending well. Bam Bam trying to control but King is working from the bottom. Bam Bam won't allow King to sweep him here. King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bam Bam passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bam Bam wants to take a breather but King is having none of it. Bam Bam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. King is trying to maintain the position but Bam Bam is very close to passing his half guard. King controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Bam Bam 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. Bam Bam trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. Bam Bam passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for King! Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (7) vs (0) King Bam Bam is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. King wants to control but Bam Bam is having none of it. Bam Bam tries to control but King wriggling away. King working to try and regain half guard.
King prevents Bam Bam from taking his back. Bam Bam trying to control but King is having none of it. Bam Bam wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Bam Bam prevents King from getting the reversal.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Bam Bam seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but King is holding on tight.
Bam Bam wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely. King tries to hold on but Bam Bam pushes him away. King has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Bam Bam controlling his opponent. King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Bam Bam controlling the action here. Bam Bam moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (10) vs (0) King King is not content to let Bam Bam control the position. Bam Bam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's six minutes gone in the round. King struggling a bit here. King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Bam Bam tries to pass to full mount but King defends it. King wants to improve his position but Bam Bam is controlling well.
Bam Bam is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bam Bam tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. King works his way to full guard. Good work. King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. King keeping moving, preventing Bam Bam from controlling successfully. King trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Bam Bam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard. King looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bam Bam wants to pass the guard but King is defending well. Bam Bam is thwarting King's attempts to control the position. King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bam Bam pulls his head out easily. King is staying active underneath Bam Bam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Bam Bam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. King trying to control here.
Bam Bam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for King! Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (13) vs (0) King
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Bam Bam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape. Bam Bam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. King regains half guard. Bam Bam is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bam Bam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bam Bam stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (16) vs (0) King King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. King trying to hold on to Bam Bam's head to control him but Bam Bam postures up.
King is looking for a sweep. Bam Bam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. King gets back to full guard.
Bam Bam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. King working a defensive guard here.
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Bam Bam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Bam Bam tries to pass to full mount but King defends it. King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bam Bam pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Bam Bam wants to take a breather but King is having none of it. King is trying to maintain the position but Bam Bam is very close to passing his half guard. King is trying to get back to full guard. King is refusing to be controlled, as Bam Bam sits in half guard. Bam Bam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Bam Bam is looking to advance position but King won't allow it. Bam Bam trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. King is looking to control Bam Bam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted? Bam Bam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bam Bam moves into full mount! King won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (19) vs (0) King Bam Bam controlling the position easily from mount. King is squirming around, avoiding Bam Bam's attempts to control the action. King manages to regain half guard. Good work. Bam Bam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bam Bam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. King is looking for a triangle but Bam Bam pushes his legs off easily.
Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. King looking to sweep here. No luck so far. King keeping moving, preventing Bam Bam from controlling successfully. King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Bam Bam looking to pass the guard. Bam Bam trying to control but King is working from the bottom. King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bam Bam wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. Bam Bam wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position. King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bam Bam defends well. Bam Bam trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Bam Bam showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Bam Bam preventing the sweep. Bam Bam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bam Bam is stalling in the full guard. King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bam Bam defends it easily. Bam Bam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bam Bam stopping the sweep attempt from King. Bam Bam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! Bam Bam takes the fight on points by 19 to 0. A very excited looking Joey Bam Bam 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. In defeat, Lamont King stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who else spend their nights staring at the
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2019 |
#R1# King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. King fails to land with a series of punches.
King lands a head shot. King throws a poor cross that misses
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. King loads up on a big right hand but McCoy slips the punch. McCoy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands. McCoy moves out of range of the strikes. McCoy rushes King with punches - King moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, King goes down! McCoy follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatfield McCoy! Hatfield McCoy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. The defeated Lamont King had this to say: 'Who else spend their nights staring at the
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Event:
WSXX 2
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1# OShea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. Nice sprawl there from King as OShea shoots in.#CL2# OShea darts in and clinches King up against the cage. King lands with a short head shot on the inside. OShea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OShea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC# King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. OShea tries to clinch up. OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. OShea fails miserably with a takedown attempt. King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2# OShea has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
OShea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms. King lands with a right to the head. #BC2# OShea breaks the clinch.
OShea 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 is looking to counter punch. OShea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.#T1# OShea shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well. Lamont King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea. King leaves OShea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A big left from King misses. King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2# OShea clinches with his opponent.
OShea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OShea's elbow. #BC2# OShea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Decent striking displayed by King there. OShea tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance. King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# OShea closes the distance and clinches. King scores with a nice hook to the head. King misses with a hook to the ribs.
OShea's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A shot in the inside from King. #T2# OShea misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by OShea as King tries to tie him up. A short left from King. King looking to slow down the pace here. OShea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# OShea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. OShea tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# OShea closes the distance and clinches.#BC# King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. King blocks a head kick by OShea.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. OShea wants to clinch but King slips to the side letting King counter with a right hand. #ROC# OShea is rocked!#T3# King throws a jab but it's blocked by OShea. OShea is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?#CL2# OShea takes the fight into the clinch. OShea seems to have recovered his senses. King misses with a body punch.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. King digs a right hand underneath OShea's ribcage. OShea let out a lung full of air as it connected. OShea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King gets through OShea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A short right from King on the inside. King works on OShea's body with a couple of short punches. King scores with an uppercut up the middle. King stops a takedown attempt from OShea.
OShea is trying to stall.
King stalling the fight.
King lands a body shot. #T4# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. OShea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms. OShea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# OShea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. 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! No luck for OShea with that takedown attempt. King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. OShea is looking to clinch. OShea doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. OShea is looking to clinch. We've been told by King's head coaches at Castlemore that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OShea's hands. King throws a jab but it's blocked by OShea. OShea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King. OShea tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center. King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. King lands with an overhand left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont King dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by King! OShea is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont King! Lamont King spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1# King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet. Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jones misses with an uppercut. King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jones misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King. Jones ducks under a wild hook from King. Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King 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! King lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1# King misses with a straight left. King checks a leg kick. King throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem. King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Jones drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. King moves out of range as Jones strikes. A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL# Jones darts in and clinches King up against the cage.#BC# Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! King connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#T2# King lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2# Jones is rocked! Lamont King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably and King counters with a left to the body. Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD# Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# King pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet. King cracks Jones with a left hook right on the temple and Jones goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! King lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jones is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamont King! Lamont King was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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