 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
BCS 4
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD#
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hughes's half guard.#ES2#
Hughes kicks off King and gets to his feet.
Sirus Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from King.
Hughes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Hughes.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hughes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hughes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hughes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hughes tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hughes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hughes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hughes is tightening it up a little... King has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! King reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! King taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sirus Hughes!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Shea misses with a combination
and King counters with a solid body kick.
Shea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shea. Shea obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shea looking to control but King passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shea is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shea is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shea avoid being mounted?
King throws a strike but Shea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Shea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shea for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing that King has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shea is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shea is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Shea passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shea content to control rather than advance.
Shea is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
King keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shea not doing much here.
#T3#
Shea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shea trying to control from King's half guard. King has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Shea got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shea has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
King seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shea's guard. #REVR##T4#
King stopping the sweep attempt from Shea.
Shea looks winded!
King wants to stand but Shea has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Shea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
King postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shea is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of King, into his guard. #REVB#
King looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shea 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.
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 Lance King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shea throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD#
Shea gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shea seems keen to control King's posture.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shea keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Shea controls King momentarily but King frees himself. #T1#
Shea has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Shea is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shea is looking to score with low kicks.
Shea keeps the fight on the outside.
Shea falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Shea backing up. Shea nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
Shea is breathing heavily.
King shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shea eats them both and turns towards King to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King throws a strike but Shea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shea keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
Shea working a defensive guard here.
King is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
King wants to stand but Shea is controlling his posture from full guard.
King throwing strikes from guard but Shea blocks nicely.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shea can do to turn this around?#SU#
King gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shea!
Shea is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Shea is not content to let King control the position.
Shea is letting King control him for a moment.
King creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King trying to control the position but Shea is working away.
King content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
King scores with a one two! Shea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
King pulls guard.
Shea trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Shea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
King will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shea controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
King throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lance King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King uses his free foot to push down on Shea's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shea. #T2#
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shea is looking to escape.
Shea is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
King is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shea has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shea! #SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shea tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Nicolette Shea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
King has a closed guard, preventing Shea from standing up. #SUB#
King is looking for a triangle but Shea pushes his legs off easily.
Shea trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shea's guard. #REVR#
King wants to pass the guard but Shea is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
King pushes down on Shea's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance King!
Lance King tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
|
|
|
|
Event:
WCF9 Lotus Style vs Cruz 2
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Limbaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Limbaugh avoided it.
Limbaugh connects with a nice looking jab.
Limbaugh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King moves in looking to clinch but Limbaugh pushes him off.
Limbaugh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
King takes one to the side of the head.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Limbaugh but Limbaugh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Limbaugh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as King is landing a low percentage of strikes.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Limbaugh scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
King is rocked!
Limbaugh plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops King to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! King just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lester Limbaugh! Lester Limbaugh retains his featherweight title!
Lester Limbaugh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
Event:
WCF6 Limbaugh vs D
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
King closes the distance and pushes Cyborg back into the cage.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cyborg is keeping busy.#BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Cyborg has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cyborg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King is looking to clinch but Cyborg is avoiding it.
Cyborg throws a head kick that misses.
As Cyborg tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Cyborg manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Cyborg rushes King and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Cyborg breaks the clinch.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cyborg drives through with a takedown into guard.
King wants to get back to his feet but Cyborg passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REVR#
Cyborg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cyborg throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Cyborg is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cyborg 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.
Cyborg wants to stand up but King is controlling the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King has hold of Cyborg's hands but Cyborg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cyborg wants to get back to his feet.
Cyborg controlling the action here.
Cyborg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King tries to lock up and control but Cyborg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Cyborg controlling from the full mount.
Cyborg looking to finish King with some ground and pound. This is bad for King!
Cyborg controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Cyborg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
Cyborg looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Cyborg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cyborg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cyborg is looking to stand but King has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cyborg content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Cyborg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but King manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cyborg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cyborg blocks a head kick by King.
King moves to clinch but Cyborg breaks away
and Cyborg counters with a stiff right hand.
Cyborg throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cyborg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Cyborg circles away.
#CL2#
Cyborg clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Cyborg breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyborg swats away the attempt to clinch by King.#CL2#
Cyborg has King up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
King trying to control the position but instead, Cyborg has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.#BC2#
Cyborg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Cyborg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cyborg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cyborg trying to pass the guard but King defending well. #T2#
Cyborg is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Chris Cyborg has got the better of the ground game so far.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cyborg wants to stand up but King is controlling the position.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Cyborg 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King throws a right and a left that Cyborg avoids nicely. #T3##TD2#
Cyborg dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
Cyborg is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cyborg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Cyborg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cyborg preventing the sweep. #T4#
Cyborg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
King is working an open guard so Cyborg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cyborg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cyborg throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Lance King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cyborg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Cyborg there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cyborg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cyborg misses with a body kick.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Cyborg, looking for a takedown. King pushes Cyborg against the cage but Cyborg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cyborg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. #CL#
King closes the distance and pushes Cyborg back into the cage.
Cyborg keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
King is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cyborg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cyborg sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cyborg is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyborg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU2#
Cyborg stands up. #TD#
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cyborg pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
Cyborg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#ES2#
Cyborg has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. King is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cyborg as King tries to tie him up. #T2##TD#
King pulls guard successfully.
Cyborg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from.
Cyborg looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cyborg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
King tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Cyborg stands up and beckons King to his feet. #TD2#
Cyborg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Cyborg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cyborg controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Cyborg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cyborg 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Cyborg!
|
|
|
|
Event:
FC4 Finch vs Jackson
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santos stalling.
Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santos walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Santos pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#T1#
King wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King preventing the sweep.
Santos is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.
Santos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
King forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Santos looks winded!
Santos throws a leg kick that is checked
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.#CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
Santos wants to stall.
King fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
King breaks the clinch.
Santos misses with a head kick.
#T3##CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santos prevents a body shot from King.
Santos avoiding damage.
Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santos blocks a body shot from King. #BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Santos ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4##TD#
King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santos did well to prevent King getting side control.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Lance King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on King's head and hops out.
King shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
King throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santos 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.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos managing to control the position.
Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
King has a closed guard, preventing Santos from standing up.
Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Santos stands up and waves to King to follow him. #CL2#
Santos forces King back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
King cracks Santos with a nice body shot.#BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
King decides to stand back up. King steps back and let's Santos get back to his feet.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santos wants to clinch
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santos's knee momentarily.#T4#
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
King clinches.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Santos lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Lance King will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos fails with the takedown.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Santos looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
Santos is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lance King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lance King is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lance King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Santos.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
King pulls guard. #T3#
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King is pulling down on Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Santos, at least for the moment.
Santos working some strikes from top position.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lance King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Santos stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
King tries to sprawl but Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
King is trying to control but can't.
Santos controlling the action here.
Santos is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Juan Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lance King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance King!
After the big win, Lance King made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hot Spunk and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
FC2 Cage vs Harris
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King throws a counter combo.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
Baker goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
King tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
King moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.#T1#
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Baker has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Baker has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King can't get the takedown.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King fails to land the takedown.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
King shoots for a takedown but Baker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
Baker is breathing heavily.#T3#
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Baker dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King leaves Baker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and King ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
King clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Baker throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance 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#
Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baker is defended easily by King.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lance King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
King fails with the takedown.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
King shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King scores with a head kick. Baker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for King on that attempt.
Lance King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Baker leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Baker is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baker's defenses. #T2#
Baker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
King working hard to break the clinch.
King is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baker as King tries to tie him up. #TD#
Baker pulls King into guard.
King is looking to stand up but Baker won't let him.
Baker has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.#T3#
King looking to pass the guard.
Baker has King pulled in close to control his posture.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Baker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker is controlling him. #SUB#
Baker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baker, into his guard. #REVB#
Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King stands up over Baker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the cage.
King tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Baker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
King lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Baker has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.
King chips away with some ground and pound.
King wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King looks to clinch
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tom Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance King.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King tries to clinch but Baker moves away
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baker goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. King pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.
Baker goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.
#T3#
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
King is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King feints the counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Baker down.
Baker dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.#T4#
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
King passes Baker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance King!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lance King made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Tom Baker had this to say: 'Actors are able to trick themselves into treating anything as fantastic. It's a kind of madness, really.'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
FC Fight Night King vs Lotus
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lotus Style has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lotus Style manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lotus Style looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but King is defending well. Lotus Style quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! King has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lotus Style celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Funky Lotus Style!
Funky Lotus Style is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Funky Lotus Style thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
Event:
FC 1 Sonnen vs Cage
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Chase stuffs the takedown.
King checks the leg kick.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
King pushes Chase up against the cage in a clinch.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chase prevents it.
King is working for takedown but Chase is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries to pull guard but Chase holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King shoots for a takedown but Chase saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chase dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Chase 's head and hops out.#T1#
Chase fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Chase breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
King moves into the clinch.
Chase jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Chase gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chase but Chase pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chase tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chase .
Chase looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like King was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
King forces Chase back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
Chase tries to clinch there but King circles away.
#T2#
King misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Chase closes the distance and clinches.
Chase stops a takedown attempt from King.
#BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
King clinches up with Chase and pushes him back against the cage.
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!#BC#
King breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Chase drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
Chase looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
King pulls guard.
Chase wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Chase avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King is wriggling around but Chase manages to pass to half guard.
Chase is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chase takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Chase might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
King holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
King wants to control but Chase is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
King dives in and grabs Chase 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chase pushes down on King's head and hops out.
King sets himself, and Chase steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.#CL#
King rushes Chase and presses him up against the cage.
King tries to pull guard but Chase holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
King tries to pull guard but Chase holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King wants to stall.
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 Lance King will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chase throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chase off to one side.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Chase instigates a clinch. #TD#
King turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Chase bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chase is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chase looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
King manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chase on his heels. He'll look to pass Chase 's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chase has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
King wants to get up but he can't break Chase 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Chase .
Chase wants to get back to full guard.
King is nestled in close to Chase , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
King not doing much here.
King thows a huge punch but Chase dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chase wants to get back to full guard but King has passed into side control.
Chase is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King stalling.
Chase has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
Chase wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
#T3#
Chase moves into full guard.
King preventing the sweep.
Chase can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
King is trying to control. Chase wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Chase looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chase is breathing heavily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chase shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chase gets slowly back to his feet.
King misses with a takedown
and Chase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
King forces Chase back against the cage and clinches.
Chase gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chase drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
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 Lance King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from King as Chase shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chase .
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King sets himself, and Chase steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
Chase misses with a series of wild punches.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chase defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
King gets a clinch. #T1#
King wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chase to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chase tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
#TD#
King drives through with a takedown into Chase 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
King postures up.
King trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
Chase is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
King wants to pass the guard but Chase is keeping the position.
Chase trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
King throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Chase , looking for a takedown. King pushes Chase against the cage but Chase circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chase shoots in but no luck this time.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lance King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chase dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Chase keeps the fight on the outside.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chase tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chase to the ground. Chase escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King scores with a head kick. Chase tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King looks for a takedown but Chase sprawls well.
No luck for Chase with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Chase , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chase stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chase wants it to stay on the feet.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense. #T4##TD#
King feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chase is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
Lance King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chase 's head.
Chase wants to sweep but no luck.
Chase trying to control the position.
King passes Chase 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Todd Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lance King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance King!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
