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Event:
QFC Tournament 929 Round 2
Date: Sep 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kosta enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kosta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kosta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King is trying to control. Kosta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kosta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosta is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kosta looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kosta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kosta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Kosta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kosta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kosta is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
King stops Kosta from getting back to his feet.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kosta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kosta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
King wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kosta uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Kosta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
King is posturing up here but Kosta has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! King tries to roll out but it's too tight and King has to tap! Slick submission there by Kosta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Kosta!
A victorious Don Kosta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 929 Round 1
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King throws a counter high kick but Bony was just alert enough to avoid it.
King leaves Bony with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King feinted with a counter takedown.
Bony 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.
A combination from Bony does no damage. #CL2#
King gets tackled into the cage by Bony . Bony maintains the clinch.
King gets underhooks to prevent Bony 's takedown attempt.
Lei King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mince Bony .
Bony has King pushed against the cage.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bony just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bony just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
Bony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Bony rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bony gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King is trying to stall.
Bony looking for a takedown.
Bony 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. Bony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Bony moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Bony lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
#TD#
King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bony did well to prevent King getting side control.
Bony pushes King off but King dives into side control.
King wants to control but Bony is keeping him busy.
King is really struggling to control Bony but he's trying to hold on to the position.
King working away.
King wants to control but Bony is keeping him busy.
Bony is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it. #T3#
Bony being controlled for a moment.
Bony defending against the ground and pound.
King has knee on belly and moves into mount.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bony working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King punching from mount but Bony doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bony is working to get back to half guard.
Bony tries to hold on but King pushes him away.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bony really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poor strikes thrown by King there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bony wants to control but King is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lei 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 tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bony counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King fails with the takedown.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bony doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Bony sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lei King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bony stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Bony misses.
Bony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King feinted with a counter takedown.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Bony , before circling back to the center of the mat.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Bony gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage. #T1#
Bony defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
Bony misses with a head kick.
Bony shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King moves out of range as Bony throws a body kick.
King is looking to clinch but Bony is avoiding it.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bony as he jumps to the side.
Bony steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.#TD#
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bony 's half guard.#ES2#
Bony pushes King off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bony counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Bony to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bony has a takedown stuffed.
Bony is breathing heavily.
Bony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bony 's head.
King keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
King tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
King stalling.
Bony trying to control from the bottom.
Bony blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King goes for a double leg but Bony avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bony continues to drive forward.
Bony avoids the head kick by King.
Bony misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Bony has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Bony jumps guard.
Lei King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
King seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mince Bony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bony tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Lei King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Bony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
Bony shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Bony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
Lei King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mince Bony .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bony keeps the fight on the outside.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bony swivels and escapes.#TD#
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bony sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bony is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lei King!
An out of breath Lei King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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