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Event:
HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Hao Ming jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hao Ming throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Hao Ming throws a body shot but no joy.
Hao Ming wants to clinch but King slips to the side
letting King counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King swings for the body but Hao Ming moves out of range.
Hao Ming throws a big counter head kick but King avoids it with no problem.
Hao Ming misses with a kick to the body.
King lands a high kick!
#CL#
King moves into range and clinches up with Hao Ming.
King misses with some punches.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
King working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from King.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Hao Ming.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Hao Ming lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King trying to control the position but instead, Hao Ming has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the ropes.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hao Ming on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King working aggressively here.
Hao Ming cracks King with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looking to slow down the pace here.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hao Ming lands with a left to the head.
Hao Ming lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that African King will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hao Ming connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.#KD2#
Hao Ming scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops King to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Hao Ming away as he looks to land an illegal blow. King got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Hao Ming misses with a body shot.
King wants to clinch but Hao Ming slips to the side
and Hao Ming counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! King goes down! Will King beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Fung Hao Ming!
After winning the bout, Fung Hao Ming 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:
HC KT 15
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Coker misses with a series of wild punches.
Coker throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
A combination from Coker does no damage.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses. #CL#
King instigates a clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
A short left from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker taking a breather.
Coker is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.#T1##BC2#
Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker throws a counter combo.
Coker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Coker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Coker scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
Coker misses with the combination.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the ropes. Coker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coker scores with a nice right hand.
Coker checks a low kick from King.
A leg kick checked by King.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Coker misses with a two punch combination.
Coker misses the jab.
Coker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coker fails to land with a series of punches.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Coker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King tries to clinch up.
Coker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coker.
Coker throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Coker throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Coker finds it's way through King's defenses.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coker digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King connects with a single shot there.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coker! But no joy.
King looks to clinch
and Coker counters with a nice body shot.
King throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
King tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King throws a series of punches but Coker moves out of range.
Coker misses with a body shot
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Coker is rocked!
Coker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coker is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?#CL#
King has managed to clinch.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker seems to have recovered his senses.
Coker is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Coker is trying to break free.#BC2#
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coker, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on African King'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.#R3#
Coker drops his guard momentarily, allowing King to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Coker! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! King takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). African King!
African King decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HC KT 14
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Randle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
King slips a jab from Randle.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randle throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King trying to stall but Randle improves his position.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Randle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Randle has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Randle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Randle wants to break free but King has control.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1#
King scores with a shot to the side of Randle's head.
King gets through Randle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randle's elbow.
Randle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for King to work.
Randle tries to break free but King pushes him back against the ropes.
Randle tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King scores with a shot to the side of Randle's head.
Randle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Randle being controlled against the ropes.
Randle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.#T2#
King lands a right hand.
Randle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King prevents Randle from breaking the clinch.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Randle.
Randle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Randle wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
#BC#
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from King.
King jabs Randle to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
King darts in and clinches Randle up against the ropes.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randle backwards.
King working aggressively here.
Randle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King pushes Randle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Randle is rocked!
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Oh Randle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Randle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randle.
King shapes to counter with a head kick.
King throws a right hand that Randle ducks under and follows up with a left that Randle also avoids with ease.
Randle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Randle seems to have got his legs back now.
Randle is looking to clinch.
King tries a quick counter leg kick but Randle is wise to it.
Randle swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Randle throws a body shot but no joy.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randle thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lue Randle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Randle moves into range and clinches up with King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Randle with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Randle looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Randle get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). African King!
African King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HC KT 12
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
King scores with a head kick. Hao Ming tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hao Ming tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hao Ming takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#KD#
Hao Ming lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and King goes down! The ref sends Hao Ming to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and King is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hao Ming. Those never looked like landing.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hao Ming throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
As Hao Ming backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Hao Ming manages to avoid it all.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Hao Ming lands a left hand.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Hao Ming's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
King working aggressively here.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
King throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
King misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming lands a right hand.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Hao Ming.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Hao Ming lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Hao Ming tries to tie him up.
King blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on African King'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.#R2#
Hao Ming is looking to clinch.
King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick from Hao Ming lands but King takes it in his stride.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Hao Ming off the ropes and back into range.#CL#
King tries to keep at a distance but Hao Ming has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Hao Ming manages to break the clinch.
Fung Hao Ming is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hao Ming rushes King and presses him up against the ropes.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King misses with some punches.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike.
Hao Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Hao Ming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #BC#
Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hao Ming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Hao Ming pushes King up against the ropes in a clinch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hao Ming tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from King.
King blocking some punches.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Hao Ming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
King lands with a right to the head.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A short right from Hao Ming.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hao Ming is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming taking a breather.
Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but African King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
That's time! Hao Ming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hao Ming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King is looking for the big counter here.
King ducks under a wild hook from Hao Ming.
Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao Ming misses with a head kick.
King sizes up Hao Ming with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
African King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hao Ming lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hao Ming.
King tries to clinch up
and Hao Ming counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hao Ming was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hao Ming misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hao Ming with a body shot.#T1#
Some wild striking there from King.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
King gets tackled into the ropes by Hao Ming. Hao Ming maintains the clinch.
King working aggressively here.
Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hao Ming lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
African King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hao Ming scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Hao Ming.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
A short right from King on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from King.
Hao Ming lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hao Ming gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R4#
Hao Ming throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Hao Ming swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming thinks about countering with a head kick.
A lazy left from Hao Ming finds it's target.
Hao Ming swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King tries to clinch there but Hao Ming circles away.
Hao Ming throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a hook but Hao Ming avoids it easily.
African King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick. #T1#
A combination from King does no damage.
Hao Ming rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao Ming cracks King with a good jab.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It appears Hao Ming was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King avoids the head kick by Hao Ming.
King follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hao Ming throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hao Ming misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hao Ming misses with a hook.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by King.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao Ming.
A jab from Hao Ming does it's job there.
Hao Ming throws a big shot that misses.
King thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao Ming cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King moves away from the strike by Hao Ming.
Fung Hao Ming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fung Hao Ming showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hao Ming 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 40:35
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 39:36
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fung Hao Ming!
Fung Hao Ming seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HC KT 11
Date: Jun 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
King misses with an uppercut.
Adesanya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adesanya lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
King tries to clinch up.
Adesanya thinks about countering with a head kick.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya lands a nice shot to the body.
Adesanya lands an overhand right.#T1#
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Adesanya misses the target.
Adesanya moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKing.
King throws a push kick but Adesanya slaps the foot to one side.
Adesanya scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Adesanya staying out of range there.
Adesanya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adesanya scores with a jab to the head.
Adesanya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adesanya walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Israel Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Adesanya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Adesanya backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Adesanya manages to avoid it all.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adesanya throws a quick counter head kick but King was just out of range.
Adesanya connects with an inside leg kick.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
King has managed to clinch.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya working hard to break the clinch.
King keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Adesanya wants to break free but King has control.
Adesanya tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
King misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King scores with a kick to the body.
#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adesanya.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Adesanya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good exchange - Adesanya coming out on top.
An inside leg kick from Adesanya misses.
Adesanya throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King scores with a jab.#T2#
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.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
King clinches up with Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya misses with an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
King lands an uppercut.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
King misses the shot to the body.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adesanya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adesanya backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adesanya lands a jab to King's midsection.
Adesanya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Adesanya tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Good shot there by King.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adesanya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adesanya moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Adesanya.
Adesanya darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Adesanya scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
King takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Adesanya in a clinch.
King has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King'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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Israel Adesanya did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Adesanya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R4#
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Adesanya.
King wants to clinch.
King throws a one two combo.
African King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King slips a straight right by Adesanya.#T1#
Adesanya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King moves out of range as Adesanya strikes.
Boom! Adesanya lands a massive head kick that sends King crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Adesanya is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Israel Adesanya!
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya 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:
HC KT 10
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya blocks a head kick by King.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
African King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
King lands with a right hand.
King misses with a combination
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by King misses
and Adesanya counters with an outside leg kick.
A cross from Adesanya lands.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
King has Adesanya up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
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!
Adesanya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
King moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.
A nice side step and Adesanya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1##CL#
King moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King tries to clinch there but Adesanya circles away.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Adesanya. That snapped King's head back.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
King clinches up with Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Adesanya throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Adesanya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a head kick.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adesanya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
Adesanya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Adesanya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Nice body punch from Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adesanya tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adesanya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adesanya replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adesanya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adesanya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adesanya.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adesanya checks it well.
Adesanya motions for King to come forward. Adesanya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King is looking to clinch but Adesanya is avoiding it.
Adesanya with a nice calf kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
King punishes Adesanya's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from King.
King wants to clinch
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
King throws the kick towards the body but Adesanya avoids it.#T2#
Adesanya connects with a crisp jab.
Adesanya scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adesanya's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
King has closed the distance and engaged Adesanya in a clinch.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
A short right from King.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
King has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King works on Adesanya's body with a couple of short punches.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
African King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King throws out a loose jab but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King throws a leg kick but Adesanya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adesanya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Adesanya has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya slips under a jab from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya stalks King and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into King's face. King staggers backwards, shaken.
Adesanya throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adesanya throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King moves to clinch but Adesanya breaks away
and Adesanya counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Adesanya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King is looking to counter punch.
Adesanya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adesanya throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
King dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
#CL#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adesanya, pushing him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
#T2##BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adesanya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Adesanya.
King loads up on a big right hand but Adesanya slips the punch.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya checks a leg kick.
King throws a combination that misses
and Adesanya counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R4##CL2#
Adesanya rushes King and presses him up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Adesanya's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for King to work.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
African King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adesanya is looking to clinch. #T1#
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adesanya lands an overhand right.
King throws a series of punches but Adesanya avoids them all with ease.
Adesanya tries to counter by closing the distance.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Adesanya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Adesanya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King closes the distance but Adesanya moves to the side
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by King.
#CL2#
Adesanya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the ropes.
Adesanya blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King trying to control the position but instead, Adesanya has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the ropes.
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a head kick.
King throws a body kick that misses
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Adesanya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya connects with a single shot there.
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Adesanya misses.
King misses with a head kick.
Adesanya wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
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 African King.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 38:38
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 38:38
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 38:38
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HC KT 9
Date: May 14, 2024 |
#R1#
King misses the body punch
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
African King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Adesanya tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
Adesanya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adesanya scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Adesanya tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adesanya is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from King. #CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King misses with the head strike.
King has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adesanya's sensitive parts. #CL#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya throws a low kick but King avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
King gets a clinch.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King wants to clinch but Adesanya slips to the side
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adesanya's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
A combination from King does no damage.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that African King will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adesanya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
Adesanya cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
King drives through and clinches with Adesanya against the ropes.
Adesanya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with the head strike.
King working aggressively here.
Adesanya landing knees to the head.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a low kick.
#T2#
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adesanya throws a leg kick but King moved away.
Adesanya scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King misses with a body shot.
Adesanya with a hook.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
King is looking to wear down Adesanya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adesanya throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adesanya.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by King.
Adesanya throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Israel Adesanya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Adesanya tries to clinch up.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Adesanya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adesanya circles away quickly and effectively.
King tries to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a slapping leg kick.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adesanya lands a jab-cross combination.
King misses with a wild body shot.
As King backs off Adesanya throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Adesanya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Adesanya pushes King up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adesanya wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King wants to stall.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with some punches.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King working aggressively here.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adesanya's efforts to push away.#T2##BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
King swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King loads up on a big right hand but Adesanya slips the punch.
King swinging wildly here.
Adesanya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King is looking to clinch.
King tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but African King did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Adesanya throws a leg kick that misses.
Adesanya checks a low kick from King.
Adesanya scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
King moves forwards but Adesanya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adesanya scores with a shot to the body.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Adesanya was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Adesanya shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Adesanya gets tackled into the ropes by King. King maintains the clinch.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
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!
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
King lands with a left to the head.
King tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King is stalling here.
#BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King misses with a combination
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
African King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
King tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range. #T2##CL#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya misses with a low kick.
Adesanya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
Adesanya just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKing.#CL#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adesanya, pushing him back against the ropes.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Adesanya is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King misses with the head strike.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 38:39
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 38:38
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 39:38
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 19
Date: May 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; African King!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
King manages to pull guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Oliveira trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
King working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #T2#
Oliveira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (3) vs (0) King#SUB#
Oliveira tries for a kimura but King is defending well.
Oliveira trying to control the position but King is working away.
Oliveira works to advance to full mount. King defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (5) vs (0) King#SUB#
Oliveira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
King is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Oliveira pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Oliveira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Oliveira tries to control but King wriggling away. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But King has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from King! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (5) vs (2) King
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
King wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #T5#
Oliveira keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
King keeps trying to improve his position.#T7##SUB2#
King is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (7) vs (2) King
Oliveira wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Oliveira stays in close to King's body and controls the position. #T8##SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
King trying to hold on to Oliveira's head to control him but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira prevents King from improving his position.#T9#
Oliveira wants to control but King is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oliveira.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
King is concentrating on defense, preventing Oliveira from advancing position.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King trying to control here.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (7) vs (6) King#SUB2#
King working for a choke but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira can't escape the position.
#T11#
King not allowing Oliveira to control his hands.
Oliveira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 4, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira tries to roll but King sticks to his back.
King wants to control but Oliveira manages to buck him off and is now in King's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (9) vs (6) King
Oliveira trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Oliveira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB2#
King working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (12) vs (6) King
Oliveira gets to mount! King was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (14) vs (6) King#T13#
King is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
King is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.#SUB#
Oliveira has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T14#
Oliveira prevents King from getting the reversal.
Oliveira controlling his opponent.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Oliveira controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira prevents King from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Archie Oliveira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
King drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
#TD#
King wants the takedown. Sam is fighting it off but King persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sam's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Sam#SUB#
King drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King has Sam in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (2) vs (2) Sam
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to sweep here but Sam controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
King looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sam has picked King up and slammed him! King can't keep hold of the triangle and Sam manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: King (2) vs (5) Sam#SUB2#
Sam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sam is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well. #T1#
King can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
King tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sam easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (2) vs (7) Sam
Sam controlling the position easily from mount.
King is looking to improve his position but Sam isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Sam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
King is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Sam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
King has given up his back. Will we see Sam going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: King (2) vs (10) Sam#T3#
Sam is not going to allow King to sit and survive in this position.
King breaks Sam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (4) vs (10) Sam
King won't allow Sam to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Sam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
King looking to improve position, pressing down on Sam's thigh with his hand. Sam seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is King paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! King's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Sam picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam 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. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 33 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
King rushes Thayer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Thayer pulls King into guard.
King trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thayer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Thayer#SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King has his hands on Thayer's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
King is pulling down on Thayer's head. It's preventing any offense from Thayer, at least for the moment.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
Thayer wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Thayer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (5) Thayer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer trying to control the position but King is working away. #T3#
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thayer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: King (4) vs (5) Thayer#SUB#
King is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
King looking to break Thayer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thayer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise King will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
King working for the choke. #SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
King not allowing Thayer to control his hands. #T4##SUB#
King is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thayer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thayer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get King off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
King is looking for the choke from the back position but Thayer is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
King looking for the RNC. #SUB#
King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thayer is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thayer manages to reverse the position and now he's in King's guard. Nice work there by Thayer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (4) vs (7) Thayer#T5#
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Thayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thayer trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thayer wants to control but King is keeping him busy. #T6#
King is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King controlling the position well.
King wants to get back to full guard.
King wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy.
#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thayer is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.
Thayer looking to pass the guard. #T9#
King keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thayer looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (6) vs (7) Thayer
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Thayer keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #T10#
Thayer is adopting a defensive guard.
Thayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom. #T11#
King is looking to pass into half guard but Thayer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thayer is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (6) vs (9) Thayer
Thayer wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB#
King is looking for a triangle here but Thayer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (6) vs (12) Thayer
King struggling a bit here.
Thayer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
King wants to control but Thayer postures up.
King tries to buck Thayer off but Thayer is having none of it.
King struggling a bit here.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thayer tries to advance to mount but King denies him. #T13##SUB2#
Thayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King is looking for a sweep.
Thayer slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King looks to move to half guard but instead Thayer has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (6) vs (14) Thayer#T14#
Thayer fails to move to back control.
King tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.
King is looking to get to half guard.
King prevents Thayer from taking his back.
Thayer wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (8) vs (14) Thayer
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; African King!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Teteny moves into the clinch.
Teteny stops a takedown attempt from King.
#TD2#
King gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teteny (0) vs (2) King#SUB2#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teteny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Teteny wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to take a break and control but Teteny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
King looking for a submission but Teteny manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T1#
Teteny wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teteny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Teteny is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (2) King#T2#
King gets full guard.#SUB2#
King throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Teteny escapes and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (5) vs (2) King#SUB#
Teteny is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
King tries to improve position but can't.
Teteny looking to control but instead King has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Teteny wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
King is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Teteny is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! King is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 15
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Kristof Pardi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pardi swats away the attempt to clinch by King.#CL#
King forces Pardi back against the cage and clinches.
King is trying to pull guard but Pardi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
King jumps into guard, dragging Pardi to the mat.
#SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pardi controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to control the position.
#SUB#
King throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pardi escapes and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (3) Pardi#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Pardi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
King is looking to reverse the position.
Pardi controlling from side mount.
King is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Pardi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for King! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (0) vs (5) Pardi
Pardi avoids the attempt from King to control.
Pardi controlling from mount.
Pardi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: King (0) vs (8) Pardi
King rolls, trying to escape but Pardi keeps control of the position.
Pardi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure King doesn't escape.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Pardi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pardi is hanging on to King's back as he tries to escape.
Well, with Pardi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before King is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
Pardi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure King doesn't escape.
Pardi is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into Pardi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pardi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (2) vs (8) Pardi
King sitting in guard, not really doing much.
King has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pardi managing to control the position.
King sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB#
King drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pardi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pardi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pardi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: King (2) vs (12) Pardi
King seems a little lost for a moment, as Pardi dominates the positioning.
King is looking to reverse the position.
Pardi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: King (2) vs (14) Pardi
King is working to get back to half guard.
King wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: King (2) vs (17) Pardi
You can see the frustration on King's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5#
Pardi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
King tries to escape the position.
Pardi tries to keep control of the position but King is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pardi controlling the position well here. King rolled but Pardi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
King looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
King tries to break free.
King is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
King trying to control the hands but Pardi won't let him.
Pardi has the hooks in. King is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pardi is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into Pardi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pardi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (4) vs (17) Pardi
Pardi trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Pardi is retaining full guard.
Pardi keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pardi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pardi has control of King's left arm, preventing King from doing any damage. #T7#
King trying to control but Pardi is working from the bottom.
King wants to pass the guard but Pardi is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
King looking to sit in guard and control but Pardi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (4) vs (19) Pardi#SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pardi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pardi defends well.
King working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pardi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9##SUB#
King looking for subs off his back but Pardi has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
Pardi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pardi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Pardi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: King (4) vs (22) Pardi
King is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pardi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (4) vs (24) Pardi
King manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Pardi seems content to control.
King manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
King working for submissions but it's allowed Pardi to get to half guard.
#T11#
King gets full guard.
Pardi stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: King (4) vs (27) Pardi
Pardi has control of an arm but King manages to advance to Pardi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: King (8) vs (27) Pardi
King slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pardi breaks King's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (8) vs (29) Pardi
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pardi tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Pardi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More stalling from Pardi.#T12##SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Pardi defends easily.
Pardi trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pardi is one step ahead there.
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Pardi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Pardi is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
King is looking for a sweep. Pardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pardi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pardi is working away from the top position though.
Pardi is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
Pardi stalling. #T14#
Pardi wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi wins on points by 29 to 8. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; African King!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Adesanya darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Adesanya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Adesanya instigates a clinch. #TD2#
King pulls Adesanya into guard.
Adesanya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adesanya is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adesanya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adesanya wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adesanya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adesanya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adesanya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adesanya postures up.
King has Adesanya pulled in close to control his posture.
Adesanya tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Adesanya passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adesanya is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
King wants to control but Adesanya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King wants to improve his position but Adesanya is controlling well.
#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adesanya pulls his head out easily.
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King wants to control but Adesanya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adesanya 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: Adesanya (3) vs (0) King
King is trying to escape the mount.
Adesanya trying to control but King is having none of it.
King is looking to get to half guard.
Adesanya controlling from mount. #T4#
Adesanya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adesanya trying to control but King is having none of it.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
King tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adesanya 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.
Adesanya tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6##SUB2#
King is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Adesanya has his hands clasped together but King extends and breaks Adesanya's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by King.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). African King!
African 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.
Israel Adesanya was interviewed post fight and said 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Congo misses with a body kick.
King throws a counter high kick but Congo was just alert enough to avoid it.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King misses with a hook
and Congo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
King has closed the distance and engaged Congo in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Congo.
King is leaning against Congo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King'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.
Congo takes a shot to the head.
Congo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Congo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Congo has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Congo is stalling here.
#T1#
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Congo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Congo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Congo taking a breather.#BC2#
Congo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Congo tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo throws a leg kick but King moved away.#CL2#
Congo moves into range and clinches up with King.
A shot in the inside from Congo.
Congo with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
Congo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Congo.
Congo lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#King is rocked!
King is working Congo over against the ropes.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Congo is working King over against the ropes.
Congo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Congo.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Congo cracks King with a big uppercut, right up the middle and King goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! King wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 10
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; African King!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
King tries to clinch there but Shalit circles away.
#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Shalit in a clinch.
Shalit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
King clinches with his opponent.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalit just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
King has Shalit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. King pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shalit tumbling to the mat - King dives into Shalit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) King
King trying to move into half guard but instead Shalit has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) King
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit won't allow King to sweep him here.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shalit is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Shalit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King is controlling Shalit's posture.
Shalit wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King trying to control the position.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
King looking for subs off his back but Shalit has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Shalit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (2) King
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
King is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King is controlling an arm, preventing Shalit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
King slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Shalit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King trying to control here.
Shalit tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King wants to improve his position but instead Shalit has moved into half guard.
King tries to roll over but Shalit keeps him under control.
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #T4#
King is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shalit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (8) vs (2) King
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King stops Shalit from passing to mount.
King tries to control but Shalit manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (11) vs (2) King
I really don't envy King right now.
#SUB#
Shalit tightening his grip on King, looking for the choke.
Shalit is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into Shalit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shalit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (11) vs (4) King#T5#
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
King is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shalit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shalit has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (13) vs (4) King
Shalit is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Shalit has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shalit 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. Shalit eventually gives up the hold.
King wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
#T6#
Shalit prevents King from improving his position.#SUB#
Shalit seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Shalit prevents King from improving his position.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Shalit wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
Shalit trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
King looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shalit pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (16) vs (4) King
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (19) vs (4) King#SUB#
King defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
King trying to control the hands but Shalit won't let him. #T8#
King is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Shalit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
King tries to roll but Shalit sticks to his back.
Shalit trying to control momentarily.
King tries to roll but Shalit sticks to his back.
King prevents Shalit from getting a body triangle.#T9#
King is in bad spot here.
King trying to control but not successfully.
Shalit keeps control of the position as King tries to break free.
King trying to control the hands but Shalit won't let him. #T10##SUB#
King is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shalit gets his way!
Shalit is riding his opponent, not letting King buck him off.
I really don't envy King right now.
Shalit struggling to keep hold of the position.
King rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
King won't allow Shalit to pass to mount. #T11#
King trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (22) vs (4) King
Shalit wants to control but instead King manages to regain half guard.
King wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
Shalit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shalit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Shalit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12##SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shalit 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. Shalit eventually gives up the hold.
Shalit prevents King from improving his position.
Shalit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (25) vs (4) King
King is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
King keeps trying to improve his position.
King regains half guard.
King trying to control but Shalit postures up.
King trying to get back to full guard but Shalit takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (28) vs (4) King
King is squirming around, avoiding Shalit's attempts to control the action. #T14#
King reaches up to try and control the position but Shalit seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! King rolls and tries to escape and now Shalit has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (31) vs (4) King
King wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Shalit is looking for the choke from the back position but King is controlling his hands well.
King turns into Shalit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (31) vs (6) King#SUB#
Shalit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
King is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit takes the fight on points by 31 to 6.
Elazar Shalit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC Kickboxing 4
Date: Jan 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
King forces Veglin back against the ropes and clinches.
Veglin is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Veglin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King misses with some punches.
King is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
King has Veglin pressed against the ropes, preventing Veglin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veglin.
King tries a body shot but Veglin blocks it.
King lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Veglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from King.
Veglin wants to break the clinch but can't.
King cracks Veglin with a nice body shot.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veglin backwards.
A bit of stalling here from King.
Veglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veglin is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veglin's efforts to push away.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Veglin letting King take a breather here.
King has Veglin pressed against the ropes, preventing Veglin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veglin takes a shot to the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Veglin.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Veglin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veglin is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Veglin is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Veglin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Veglin backwards.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King pressing his opponent against the ropes.
King controlling the action here for a moment.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Veglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veglin's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Veglin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King working aggressively here.
Veglin seems to have recovered his senses.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veglin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
Veglin dodges the punch combination from King.
Veglin throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veglin can do to turn this around?
King just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Veglin tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King misses with some punches.
A short left from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a shot to the side of Veglin's head.
King prevents Veglin from breaking the clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Veglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
King is looking to control Veglin's arms but Veglin gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the ropes. #T1#
King lands with a left to the head.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Veglin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Veglin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Veglin is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Veglin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Veglin working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Veglin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Veglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Veglin can't break the clinch.
Veglin wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
Veglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King throws a lazy head kick
and Veglin counters with a right hand to the body.
Veglin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Veglin throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with a leg kick
and Veglin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a double jab.
Veglin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting King counter with a right hand.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Veglin is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veglin's sensitive parts. #CL#
King pushes Veglin up against the ropes in a clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Veglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Veglin breaks from the clinch.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veglin.#CL#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veglin blocking some punches.
King misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veglin. #T1#
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Veglin blocks an uppercut.
Veglin prevents a body shot from King.
King tries to work over Veglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Veglin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Veglin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Veglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King avoids the body shot from Veglin.
Veglin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Colestein Veglin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veglin blocks a head kick by King.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
Veglin wants to break free but King has control.
#T2#
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Veglin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veglin tries to break free but King pushes him back against the ropes.
King misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veglin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Veglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Veglin is trying to break free.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Veglin blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
King lands with a nice body kick.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Veglin's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Veglin - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). African King!
African King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HC Kickboxing 3
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Saunders misses with the combination.
#CL#
Saunders closes the distance and pushes King back into the ropes.#BC#
Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
King has managed to clinch.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Saunders tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Saunders tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A hook to the body from Saunders.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saunders as King tries to tie him up. #T1#
Saunders misses with an elbow over the top.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King blocks the elbow strike.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King is stalling here.
Saunders is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saunders'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.#BC#
Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saunders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saunders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saunders counters with a nice uppercut.
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King throws a series of strikes that have Saunders backpedaling.
Saunders has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 4 in the buildup to the fight.
King tries to clinch
letting Saunders counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Saunders lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and King goes down! The ref sends Saunders to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and King is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#King is rocked!
Saunders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Saunders finish him?
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saunders counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
That's time! Saunders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King drops his guard momentarily, allowing Saunders to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes King! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Saunders takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Eron Saunders!
Eron Saunders decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Hawaii Kickboxing 2
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King misses with a head kick.
Adesanya appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Adesanya
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King wants to clinch.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
A jab lands there for King.
King stuns Adesanya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adesanya misses with a two punch combination.
King is looking to counter with head kicks.
Adesanya throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adesanya misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Adesanya's torso.
Adesanya lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
#T2#
King throws a leg kick but Adesanya checks it.
King tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Adesanya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
King looking to stall.
#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King looks to land a combination. Adesanya sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Adesanya's head.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from King.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
Adesanya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by King.
A head kick misses from King.
Adesanya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
King scores with a nice strike.#CL#
King gets a clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
King tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
King looks to land a body kick but Adesanya moved away.
African King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Adesanya clinches. #T2#
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adesanya is keeping busy.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
King instigates a clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Adesanya throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Adesanya throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
King moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King misses with a kick to the body
and Adesanya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
Adesanya dodges the punch combination from King.
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
African King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adesanya throws a body kick that misses.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King tries to clinch up.
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
King tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for King.
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adesanya throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
King throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adesanya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King checks the leg kick.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adesanya throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.#CL#
King darts in and clinches Adesanya up against the ropes.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
King can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Adesanya working hard to break the clinch.
King throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
King lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
King pushes Adesanya back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a left hand.
King misses with the head strike.
Adesanya is trying to break free.
Adesanya is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but African King did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R4#
King lands with a shot to the body.
African King is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Adesanya counters by clinching up.
African King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adesanya blocks a body shot from King.
Adesanya gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adesanya as King tries to tie him up.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adesanya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Adesanya misses with a wild combination.
Adesanya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
African King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a head kick.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adesanya.
King misses with a head kick.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King backing away here, and Adesanya unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Adesanya counters with a nice body kick.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Adesanya has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Adesanya misses with an elbow strike.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Israel Adesanya.
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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for African King!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for African King!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for African King!
African King wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking African King rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Israel Adesanya spoke after the fight, saying 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
Hawaii Kickboxing 1
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
African King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish lands a front kick.
Fish 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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Fish clinches with his opponent.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King wants to stall.
King blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
King gets a clinch.
Fish blocking some punches.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King trying to stall but Fish improves his position.
Fish lands a shoulder strike.
King misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
King lands with a light punch inside.
King taking a breather.
Fish working hard to break the clinch.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King tries a body shot but Fish blocks it.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Fish breaks from the clinch.
Fish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fish looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range. #CL2#
Fish has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Fish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Fish lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fish wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Fish lands with a light punch inside.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Fish breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
King forces Fish back against the ropes and clinches.
King lands a right hand.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fish lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Fish.
Fish wants to break free but King has control.
Fish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fish.
Fish lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King blocking some punches.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Fish breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Fish will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fish connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends King to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Fish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Fish!
Jim Fish bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 4
Date: Dec 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; African King!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gustafsson defends it nicely.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
King has Gustafsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. King pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gustafsson tumbling to the mat - King dives into Gustafsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (2) King
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to move into half guard but instead Gustafsson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (2) King
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.
Gustafsson is looking to pass King's guard but actually King recovers to full guard.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustafsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
King has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gustafsson doesn't defend quickly enough and King has managed to lock this one up! Can Gustafsson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to King on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). African King!
African 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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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 2
Date: Dec 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eron Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Saunders has taken the fight to the clinch.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saunders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
King manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saunders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saunders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saunders is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saunders won't allow King to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saunders won't allow King to sweep him here. #SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saunders can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saunders defends it easily.
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saunders is one step ahead there.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
King has an active guard here but Saunders has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
King wants to get back to full guard.
King is trying to control but can't.
King won't allow Saunders to pass to mount.
Saunders prevents King from improving his position.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Saunders controlling the action here.
King is not content to let Saunders control the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King trying to control but Saunders postures up.
King is looking for a sweep. Saunders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King is working hard here to advance position.
King is staying active underneath Saunders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saunders tries to pass to full mount but King defends it. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Saunders is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Saunders works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (3) Saunders
Saunders wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King tries to get to full guard but Saunders has control of the leg.
Saunders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
King is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Saunders rolls with it to try and escape but King cranks on the arm and Saunders is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). African King!
African King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 1
Date: Nov 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Danilov tries to clinch there but King circles away.
#CL2#
Danilov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Danilov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed King clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: King (0) vs (4) Danilov
I really don't envy King right now.
#SUB2#
Danilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
King trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King's coaches at Hawaii Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
King won't allow Danilov to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to improve his position but Danilov is controlling well.
#T1#
Well, if Danilov 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.
Danilov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danilov to get the leverage.
Danilov is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura here.
King tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Danilov 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. Danilov eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danilov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
King gets back to full guard.
Danilov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
King working for a triangle but Danilov defends it easily.
King keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #T3#
King wants to hit a sweep here but Danilov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for King there! Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (7) Danilov
King working to try and regain half guard.
Danilov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King is squirming around, avoiding Danilov's attempts to control the action.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
King gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #T4#
King wants to get back to full guard.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.
Danilov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard.
King is trying to maintain the position but Danilov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Danilov is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Danilov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Danilov is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Danilov has managed to sneak the leg through.
King is looking to improve his position.
Danilov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
King wants to control but Danilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but King defending well. #SUB2#
Danilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
King trying to control but Danilov postures up.
King moves into full guard.
King wants to sweep here but Danilov controlling him for the moment.
Danilov stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (10) Danilov
Danilov is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
King struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Danilov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Danilov controlling the position.
Danilov trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Danilov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
King is looking to get back to full guard here but Danilov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (13) Danilov#T9#
King gets back to half guard.
Danilov trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
Danilov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King tries to roll over but Danilov keeps him under control.
Danilov wants to take a breather but King is having none of it. #SUB2#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Danilov postures up.
King keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danilov defends well.#SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danilov passes into half guard. #T11#
King tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Danilov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King tries to roll over but Danilov keeps him under control.
King wants to control but Danilov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Danilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Danilov tries to pass to full mount but King defends it. #T12##SUB2#
Danilov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Danilov seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
King is looking to improve his position.
King is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Danilov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (16) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Danilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Danilov controlling the position. #T14##SUB2#
Danilov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King is trying to improve his position.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Danilov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danilov wins on points by 16 to 0.
Ruslan Danilov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 250
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reed lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reed, pushing him back against the cage.
Reed lands a body punch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Reed lands a shoulder strike.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
Reed pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
Reed tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Reed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed lands with a right to the head.
King blocking some punches.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
Reed lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reed lands a left hand.
#BC#
Reed breaks from the clinch.
King takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
Reed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
King throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Reed avoids the head kick by King.
Reed stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed misses with a hook.
Reed lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
A left lands for Reed.#ROC#King is rocked!
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reed avoids it really well and circles away.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Reed swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Reed throws a monster overhand right that drops King! Reed follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 242
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
King has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.#BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch.
King throws a head kick but Watkins moves out of range.
#TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Watkins's guard.
Watkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Watkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watkins defends it easily.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SU#
Watkins gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting. #CL#
Watkins moves into range and clinches up with King.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watkins as King tries to tie him up.
Watkins wants to break free but King has control.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Watkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
King is trying to pull guard but Watkins has him pressed against the cage.
Craig Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins.
Watkins blocks a body shot from King. #BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Watkins has King up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
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 Watkins walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins works King's body with a nice hook.
Watkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Watkins misses with a body shot.
Watkins throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Watkins.
Watkins connects with a leg kick.
King slips under a jab from Watkins.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Watkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
Watkins looks to throw a body kick
and King counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Watkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
King tries to clinch up.
Watkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Watkins.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Watkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Watkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Watkins as King shoots in.
Craig Watkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watkins sprawls well. Watkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Watkins is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Watkins moves into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Watkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King jumps guard but Watkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
King tries to pull guard but Watkins holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
Watkins blocks a body shot from King.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Watkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King letting Watkins take a breather here.#BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch.
Watkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Watkins - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Watkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Watkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#King is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Watkins finish him?
A head kick by Watkins - that's a beauty! King is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Watkins can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Craig Watkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Watkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 232
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Drummond throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Drummond misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
King drives through with a takedown into guard.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Drummond 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.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drummond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drummond is pulling down on King's head. It's preventing any offense from King, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Drummond working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Drummond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
King is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Drummond looking to control.
King trying to control but Drummond is working from the bottom.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Drummond.
Drummond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King preventing the sweep.
King is pushing down on Drummond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drummond is fighting to maintain full guard but King has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drummond is trying to control but can't.
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.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drummond defends it well.
King is looking to take a break and control but Drummond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but Drummond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
King is trying to control. Drummond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drummond works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drummond wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Drummond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drummond is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Drummond being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Drummond won't allow King to sweep him here. #SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drummond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
King is looking to cinch up a triangle. Drummond throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to King's body to avoid the submission. King has instead reached around Drummond's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! King arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). African King!
After the fight, African King was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 227
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Boss throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boss throws a big shot that misses.
Boss misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boss tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boss jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
King tries to clinch there but Boss circles away.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Boss shakes him off and moves away.
Boss slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.#CL2#
King moves into range and clinches up with Boss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Boss breaks from the clinch.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boss drops King with a straight left! Oh this is bad for King! Boss dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagel Boss!
Bagel Boss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 216
Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1#
King scores with a head kick.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from McGuire misses.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
King shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGuire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
King is posturing up here but McGuire 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 McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landon McGuire!
A very excited looking Landon McGuire 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. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 207
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
King moves into full mount!
King throws some wild stikes that Gracie manages to avoid easily.
King throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gracie because King loaded up on that one.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
King keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into King's guard.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Gracie trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Gracie postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
King trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
King shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King slips nicely into half guard.
King passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Gracie tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King looking to pass the guard.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
King working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.
African King has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
King wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is not content to let King control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite King's best efforts.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gracie moves out of range as King strikes.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from King.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
King cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.#TD2#
King shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but King finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
King controlling the action here. #T1##SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Gracie is not content to let King control the position.
Gracie is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from King.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.#REVB#
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
King pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie gets full guard.#T3##SUB#
Gracie 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.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie 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.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
African King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
King content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gracie is not content to let King control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
African 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... African King!
A less than humble African King misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 197
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
A short uppercut from King. #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
King jumps guard but Liu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King jumps guard but Liu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu wants to break free but King has control.
#TD2#
King jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liu is one step ahead there.
Liu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King working a defensive guard here.
Liu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from.
Liu stays in close to King's body and controls the position. #T1#
King controls Liu momentarily but Liu frees himself. #SUB2#
King has his foot on Liu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Liu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liu is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Liu stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Liu throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a big counter head kick but Liu avoids it with no problem.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King shoots in but Liu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
A nice combination there by Liu.
King blocks the body kick.
King lands with an overhand left.
King shoots in for a takedown but Liu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liu misses with the head strike.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to pull guard but Liu holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
King lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liu.#T3#
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Liu working aggressively here.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Liu seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but King is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
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 Liu walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liu tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liu to the ground. Liu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working.
King tries to move into full mount but can't pass Liu's legs.
Liu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Liu has one of King's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB2#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liu, who protects the arm well.
King laying and praying for a moment but Liu takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
Liu trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu scores with a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Liu. No joy for King on that attempt.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu throws a body kick that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Liu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liu punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
King gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Liu defends it well.
Liu wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
#T1#
King wants to control but Liu is keeping him busy.
Liu is controlling King's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Liu manages to get to full guard.
Liu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King pushes down on Liu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Liu desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Liu trying to control from the bottom.
Liu controlling the position well. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but Liu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but Liu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
Liu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liu wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Liu is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King moves to the back.
Liu trying to control the hands but King won't let him. #SUB2#
King patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Liu trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Liu is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB2#
King looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
King patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
King looking to break Liu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Liu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise King will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
King is persistently looking for the submission but Liu is defending it well.
#SUB2#
King has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Liu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
King is breathing heavily.
King not allowing Liu to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liu breaks King's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but African King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
As King looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Liu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu lands a jab to King's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
King drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liu pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
Liu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Liu continues to stall.
Liu is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Liu throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
#TD2#
King decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Liu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but King is on him like a limpet, forcing Liu back against the cage.
Jun Liu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Liu avoids it this time.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu 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.
King shoots in but Liu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily. #T3#
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Liu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
King throws a lazy uppercut
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Liu throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
Liu with a nice cross.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a leg kick
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King closes the distance but Liu moves to the side
and Liu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liu misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and King moves into the clinch.
King is trying to pull guard but Liu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Liu slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Liu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liu defends it nicely.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
A cross from Liu lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
A very excited looking Jun Liu 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. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 186
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1#
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nimoy.
Nimoy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
African King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a leg kick
and Nimoy counters with a nice body shot.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nimoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nimoy. Nimoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nimoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Nimoy.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nimoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King wants to clinch.#T1##CL2#
King forces Nimoy back against the cage and clinches.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nimoy backwards.
Nimoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
King is trying to pull guard but Nimoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Nimoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nimoy tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nimoy presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nimoy misses with some punches.
Nimoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King lands with a left to the head.
King fails to pull guard.
Leonard Nimoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
King jumps guard but Nimoy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nimoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. #TD2#
King gets control of Nimoy's arms and successfully pulls guard. King will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Nimoy looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nimoy stacks King on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nimoy!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King can't do much from the bottom here.
King is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Nimoy is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
King tries to roll over but Nimoy keeps him under control.
Nimoy is looking to advance position but King won't allow it. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.
King trying to control but Nimoy postures up.
King tries to get to full guard but Nimoy has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
King gets back to full guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Nimoy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nimoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nimoy has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nimoy wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but African King will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
A big left from Nimoy misses.
Nice cross by Nimoy.#CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nimoy, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Nimoy. #TD2#
King decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nimoy is aware though and is defending well.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nimoy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
King wants to pass the guard but Nimoy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB2#
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nimoy dives on top into guard.#REVR#
King keeping moving, preventing Nimoy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but Nimoy defends easily.
#SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nimoy defends well.
Nimoy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
King wants to sweep here but Nimoy controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King has his hands on Nimoy's head, controlling the position.
Nimoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.#SUB2#
Nimoy is sitting in close to King's body. King has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nimoy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nimoy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by King.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). African King!
African 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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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 174
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Broderick did well to prevent King getting side control.
Broderick trying to control from the bottom.
Broderick is positioning himself well to prevent King advancing to mount.
King wants to take a breather but Broderick is having none of it. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Broderick is controlling King's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Broderick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to free his trapped foot but Broderick is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Broderick is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Broderick is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Broderick defends it well.
King trying to control the pace.
Broderick controlling the position well.
King moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King advances nicely into full mount.
Broderick wants to hold on but King pushes him away.
King prevents Broderick from getting the reversal.
King controlling his opponent.
Broderick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Broderick manages to get to full guard.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Broderick has escaped the position, nice work there.
King wants to control but Broderick is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
King has hold of Broderick 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Broderick seems comfortable defending it but King has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Broderick is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Broderick is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but King couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). African King!
African 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2022 |
#R1#
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Vermeulen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
King ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King slips a jab from Vermeulen.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Vermeulen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vermeulen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeulen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vermeulen quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Vermeulen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vermeulen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
King trying to mount his opponent but Vermeulen defends it. #T1##SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but Vermeulen is defending it quite comfortably.
Vermeulen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
King moves into full mount! Vermeulen won't be happy about that!
King avoids the attempt from Vermeulen to control.
Vermeulen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King fails to advance to Vermeulen's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King prevents Vermeulen from getting the reversal.
Vermeulen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
King patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well, with King on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vermeulen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vermeulen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
King is looking to advance position but Vermeulen won't allow it. #SUB2#
King in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vermeulen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). African King!
African 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
King is looking to clinch. #CL#
King has closed the distance and engaged Officer in a clinch.
#BC2#
Officer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Officer loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King tries to clinch up but Officer circles away and keeps his distance.
Officer throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Officer being controlled against the cage.
King lands a right hand. #TD#
King jumps guard and drags Officer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
King has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Officer doesn't defend quickly enough and King has managed to lock this one up! Can Officer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to King on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). African King!
African 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
King moves into the clinch.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from King. #TD#
King jumps guard and drags LeJones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
LeJones wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
King managing to control the position.
LeJones postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King pulls LeJones in close to his closed guard and prevents LeJones from doing any damage or advancing position.
LeJones 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! LeJones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LeJones manages to kick King off! King jumps back into LeJones's guard.
King forces his way into half guard.
King wants to pass to mount but LeJones is defending the position.
King with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
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.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LeJones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LeJones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LeJones, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LeJones, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LeJones, who protects the arm well.
King tries to move to mount but LeJones blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
King works to advance to full mount. LeJones defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
King looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
King looking to secure an arm triangle but LeJones defends it well. #SUB#
King is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. LeJones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King tries to control but LeJones wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
African King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeJones throws a hook but King blocks it.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
King moves out of range as LeJones strikes.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeJones throws a sloppy head kick
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
LeJones tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King trying to control but LeJones is having none of it. #SUB#
King swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). African King!
African 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Moose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and King counters by clinching up. #TD2#
King drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is looking to cinch up a triangle. Moose throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to King's body to avoid the submission. King has instead reached around Moose's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! King arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). African King!
After the fight, African King was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GC 416 Garrett vs. Sailcirc
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.#TD2#
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnes's half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
King tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
King stops Barnes from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
King wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
King content to stall in guard here.
King throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Barnes is trying to keep King in close.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes is trying to stand up here but King is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King advances position into side control!#SUB2#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is not content to let King control the position. #T4#
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
#SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but African King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
King blocks a leg kick.
King scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
King jumps guard but Barnes stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
King jumps into guard, dragging Barnes to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.#T1##SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle here but Barnes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes looks up at the clock and then as King takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
King is trying to control but can't.
King is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. #T2#
Barnes prevents King from improving his position.
King trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
King wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
That kick from Barnes tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sam Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Nice cross by King.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sam Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
Barnes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Barnes throws a low kick but King avoids it.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sam Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barnes throws a low kick but King avoids it.
King scores with a head kick. Barnes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
King has a takedown stuffed.
As King backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
King works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
King with the inside leg kick.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
Barnes blocks a head kick by King.
King walks into a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King slips a straight right by Barnes.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for King on that attempt.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.#CL2#
King clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage. #T1#
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King taking a breather.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King blocks a body shot from Barnes.
King jumps guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barnes lands a right hand.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
King is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Sam Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
Good body shot from Barnes.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Sam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
As King looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.#T3#
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Barnes blocks a head kick by King.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#King is rocked!
Barnes cracks King on the jaw with a powerful right hand and King falls backwards against the cage. Barnes follows up with more strikes that drop King to his knees. Barnes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save King! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Barnes!
Sam Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GC 413 Marius vs. Jospin
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packer wants to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Packer's head.
Packer tries to clinch but King moves out of range. #CL2#
Packer pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Packer uses from the top position.
Packer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Packer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King wants to sweep here but Packer controlling him for the moment.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King controls Packer momentarily but Packer frees himself. #T1#
Packer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Packer throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Packer defends easily.
Packer lands a couple of digs.
Packer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Packer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
King working a defensive guard here.
Packer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Packer with a nice head shot there.
Packer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather.
Packer preventing the sweep. #SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Packer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Packer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Packer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#King is rocked!
Packer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! King covers up, he's hurt! Packer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Packer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Packer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Packer! |
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Event:
GC 409 Pellegrini vs. Wobble
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Cubbedge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
King shoots in for a double leg but Cubbedge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Cubbedge 's head back.
King looks to land a left hand but Cubbedge moved out of range nicely.
Cubbedge 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cubbedge scrambles back to his feet.
King fails with the takedown.
Billy Cubbedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cubbedge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a head kick but Cubbedge moves out of range.
King misses with a takedown
and Cubbedge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Cubbedge prevents the takedown attempt.
Cubbedge 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 is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Cubbedge stalling in the clinch.
King tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. #TD2#
King drags the fight down to the ground.
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King looking to control.
#T2#
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
King controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
King has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
King misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Cubbedge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
King blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Cubbedge turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cubbedge manages to end up in side control.
King manages to get back to half guard.
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.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cubbedge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
King wants to control but Cubbedge passes into side.
King is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cubbedge tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cubbedge is staying tight to King's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Cubbedge has hold of King's arm. He's looking for a kimura. King seems comfortable defending it but Cubbedge has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! King is real pain and he's forced to tap out! King is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cubbedge couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Cubbedge ! |
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Event:
GC 405
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Nakamura lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
A jab from Nakamura does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
Nakamura circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Nakamura.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Nakamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakamura.
Nakamura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a head kick.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura looks to land a combination but King avoids it well. #T1#
Jab by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.
Gurizuri Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.#TD2#
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakamura was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
King preventing the sweep.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
King has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nakamura has passed into side control.
King is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Nakamura scoring with punches from side control.
King is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura scores with punches from side control. #ROC#King is rocked!#CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
A big shot lands for Nakamura! That's hurt King! Will he recover? Nakamura fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gurizuri Nakamura! |
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Event:
GC 401
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King misses with a head kick.
King throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but King blocks it.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for African King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2#King is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and King falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Light avoids the head kick by King.
Light throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Light misses with a wild combination.
King blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Light throws a half hearted mid kick.
King slips under a jab from Light.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Light misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Light swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Busch Light has been cut.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
King ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. King no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King is striking but Light is not phased and passes to half guard.
King tries to roll over but Light keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Light stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Light postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Light looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that King has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
King keeping moving, preventing Light from controlling successfully.
Light stopping the sweep attempt from King.
King has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Light has passed into side control.
#T2#
Light scoring with punches from side control.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Light keeps moving and retains side control.
King manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Light looking for submissions off his back.
Light is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Light is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Light trying to control but King postures up.
#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Light defends it well.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Light is looking to improve his position.
King wants to control but Light is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Light is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Light sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
King is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Light to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Light throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Light, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Busch Light's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Light swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King staying out of range there.
Light is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Light throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King moves out of range as Light strikes.#CL2#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Light pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Light moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
King has Light up against the cage in a clinch.
Light crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Light.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Light misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Light misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Light breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Light fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. King sprawls well initially but Light persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
King wants to get back to full guard but Light has mounted him!
Light is stalling here but it's allowed King to get half guard.
King tries to get to full guard but Light has control of the leg. #SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King has hold of Light's hands but Light slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Light is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
King tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Light has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
King tries to lock up and control but Light gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Light landing punches.
King wants to control but Light is having none of it.
Light lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King working to try and regain half guard.
King tries to hold on but Light pushes him away.
Light trying to control but King is having none of it. #SUB#
Light looking to secure an arm triangle but King defends it well.
King tries to lock up and control but Light gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Light pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Light raining down shots from the mount!
Light postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. King looks a forlorn figure.
Light sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King can't escape the position.
Light scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Light landing punches.
Light 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.
#ROC#King is rocked!
Light with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
King is still in real trouble! Can Light finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Light! King is hurt baaadly! Light is firing away with more strikes - King is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Busch Light! |
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Event:
HFC 86 - KVDB vs Jahouli
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick from King lands but Murphy takes it in his stride.
Murphy thuds his shin into the meat of King's side.
King throws a body kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
King lands a high kick!
Nice body kick from King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
African King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from King.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy misses the jab.
King is looking to counter punch.
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!
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #TD#
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position. #SUB#
King looking for subs off his back but Murphy has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Murphy wants to stand but King has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
King tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
King is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
King is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
It looks like Murphy is going to stand back up.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy tries to stand but King is controlling from the bottom.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from King.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
King seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Murphy misses the jab.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
King throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Shamus Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
King is looking to clinch.
King closes the distance but Murphy moves to the side
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
King with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
King fails with the takedown
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#King is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for African King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Murphy plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends King swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! King face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shamus Murphy! |
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Event:
BBFC 14: Connor Vs. Merel
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wellington will feel that in the morning.
Wellington throws a leg kick but King moved away.
An inside leg kick from Wellington misses. #CL#
King rushes Wellington and presses him up against the cage.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Wellington manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Wellington gets caught napping as King dives in and scores a takedown. Wellington manages to retain guard.
King passes Wellington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to free his trapped foot but Wellington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wellington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wellington is looking to escape. #T1#
King seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wellington is holding on tight.
Wellington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King is looking to work his way around to Wellington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wellington felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wellington wants to control but King is having none of it.
Wellington tries to control the position but King now has his back.
Wellington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wellington trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Wellington's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2##SUB#
Wellington fending off the submission attempt from King. #SUB#
King looking for the choke from the back.
Wellington tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. King controlling the positon.#SUB#
King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wellington is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.
King keeps control of the position as Wellington tries to break free.
#T3#
Wellington just trying to survive but King is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
King working for a choke but Wellington is defending well.
Wellington wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
King is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wellington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
King tightening his grip on Wellington, looking for the choke.
Wellington just trying to survive but King is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4##SUB#
King looking to break Wellington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wellington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise King will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
King is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wellington is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
King looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
King is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wellington 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.#SUB#
King has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wellington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wellington has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wellington steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
Some wild striking there from King.
Wellington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wellington lands a front kick.#TD#
King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wellington did well to prevent King getting side control.#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wellington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
Wellington trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wellington sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
King trying to control from half guard but Wellington is working away.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wellington manages to get 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.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Wellington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wellington stopping the sweep attempt from King.#T2#
King keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wellington won't allow King to sweep him here. #SUB#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wellington is aware though and is defending well.
Wellington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Wellington stands up and waves to King to follow him.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wellington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Wellington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wellington can do to turn this around?
King throws a push kick but Wellington slaps the foot to one side.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wellington stuffs the takedown.
Wellington shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD#
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King prevents Wellington from improving his position.#T3#
King is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wellington looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
King trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wellington manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wellington trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
African King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wellington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King has Wellington pulled in close to control his posture.
Wellington wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Wellington defends easily.
#SUB#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wellington defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that African King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
King loads up on a big right hand but Wellington slips the punch.
King tries for a takedown but Wellington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wellington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wellington bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wellington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wellington tries a head kick but it misses.
Wellington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#Wellington is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Wellington to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Wellington looks to clinch but King throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Wellington taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). African King!
African King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Mar 26, 2021 |
#R1#
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Kikuta tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kikuta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kikuta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King slips a straight right by Kikuta.
Kikuta misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Kikuta, which made it look bad. #KD2#
Kikuta sends King crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kikuta is motioning to the referee to let King up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#King is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kikuta fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks King square on the jaw! Damn, King is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kotaro Kikuta!
Kotaro Kikuta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BBFC 1 Jalbert Vs. Broderick
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by King.
#TD#
Dos Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dos Santos is in King's guard.
King is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dos Santos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
King has Dos Santos pushed against the cage.
King slows down the pace here.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards. #T1#
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Dos Santos pulls King into guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King looking to pass the guard.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dos 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to get up but he can't break Dos Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2##SUB2#
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dos Santos dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos postures up.
King wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling the position. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
#SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but Dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King looking to control.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Dos Santos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
King regains half guard.
King wants to get back to full guard.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King wants to stand up but Dos Santos is controlling him. #T4#
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
King is looking to sweep but instead, Dos Santos has passed into half guard.
King is looking for a sweep. Dos Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos 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... Dos Santos has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dos Santos reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dos Santos taps out! Nice BJJ there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). African King!
After the big win, African King made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BFC 31: Huhrera Vs. Jackson
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adderley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Adderley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adderley to score with a decent uppercut.
King is looking to clinch.
Adderley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adderley defends well and King ends up having to push Adderley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King jumps guard but Adderley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King tries to pull guard but Adderley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for African King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A short left from Adderley.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Adderley. #TD#
King jumps guard.
Adderley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adderley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adderley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Adderley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adderley won't allow King to sweep him here.
Adderley wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#SUB#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adderley is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adderley trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adderley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adderley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
King throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adderley uses it to pass to side control.
Adderley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down King's shoulder. That is not cool.
King is trying to improve his position.
King prevents Adderley from moving into mount.
King avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Adderley.
King can't do much from the bottom here.
Adderley wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Adderley presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
King sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adderley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King won't allow Adderley to pass to mount.
Adderley prevents King from improving his position.
Adderley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adderley wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adderley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adderley's back!#SUB#
King is persistently looking for the submission but Adderley is defending it well.
#T4##SUB#
King working for the choke.
Adderley wants to escape the position.
King seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Adderley is trying to get back to his feet but King has full control of the position and if anything, Adderley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
King doesn't have the hooks in and Adderley manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adderley defends it easily.
Adderley wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
King throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adderley escapes and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Adderley keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Adderley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Adderley. Those never looked like landing.
Adderley cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King is looking to clinch but Adderley is avoiding it.
Adderley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adderley lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Adderley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adderley throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
Adderley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Adderley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King tries a low kick but Adderley avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adderley.
Adderley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as King is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Adderley throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King takes one 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!
Good standup being displayed there by Adderley as he connects with a hook.
Adderley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
King throws a leg kick but Adderley checks it.
Adderley throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
#ROC2#King is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adderley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adderley lands a big head kick that sends King to the canvas! Adderley follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Adderley! |
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Event:
BFC 28: Torres Vs. Cole II
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Horvat.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Horvat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Horvat blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Horvat jumps guard and drags King to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Horvat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Horvat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
King gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Horvat gets the takedown into side control.
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Horvat trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
King is trying to control Horvat's posture but Horvat avoids it.
Horvat working the head with strikes.
King wants to control but Horvat postures up.
King is trying to escape the position but Horvat is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King is looking for a sweep.
King avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Horvat.
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. #SUB2#
Horvat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB2#
Horvat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Horvat tries to move to mount but King blocks the move with his legs.
King is trying to improve his position.
King taking a bit of punishment here - Horvat scoring with strikes.
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Horvat off and has taken his back!
King slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Horvat is trying to break free.
#T3#
King is trying to control but Horvat is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
King tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Horvat can't escape the position.
King tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Horvat wants to hold on but King pushes him away.#SU#
King stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
King looks to throw the jab but Horvat is out of range.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horvat's sensitive parts.
Horvat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horvat fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from King.
Horvat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Horvat clinches with his opponent.
#T4##TD2#
Horvat ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Horvat no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Horvat pushes King off and scrambles back to his feet.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Horvat looking to score a takedown here. King is defending well but Horvat drives through and ends up in King's guard.
Horvat's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Horvat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Horvat trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Horvat stopping the sweep attempt from King.#ES#
King pushes Horvat off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Horvat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Horvat will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
King tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Horvat avoids the head kick by King.
#CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Horvat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Horvat goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horvat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King avoids the head kick by Horvat.
#TD2#
Horvat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Horvat is in King's guard.
Horvat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Horvat prevents King from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Horvat throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
King 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 looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horvat's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES#
King scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Horvat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard.
Horvat prevents King from improving his position.
Horvat not doing much here.
#T2#
King wants to get back to his feet.
King wants to improve his position but Horvat is controlling well.
Horvat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horvat wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
King wants to control but Horvat is keeping busy.
Horvat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Horvat prevents King from improving his position.#T3#
King wants to control but Horvat is keeping busy.
Horvat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Horvat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Horvat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Horvat tries for a kimura but King is defending well.
Horvat has knee on belly and moves into mount.
King is looking to get to half guard.
King regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horvat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Horvat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Horvat closes the distance and clinches.
Horvat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
#TD2#
Horvat pulls King into guard.
Horvat has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
Horvat is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horvat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to control from the top but Horvat keeps moving.
Horvat has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
Horvat wants to control the position but King says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Horvat is holding on to half guard well.
King tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Horvat.
King wants to control but Horvat is keeping him busy.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Horvat looking for submissions off his back.
Horvat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King is looking to stand up but Horvat won't let him.
Horvat is controlling King's posture.
King wants to stand but Horvat is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King lands a jab to the head.
African King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
King gets caught napping as Horvat dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard.
King managing to control the position.
Jack Horvat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horvat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
African King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Horvat wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Horvat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Horvat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horvat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
King wants to stand up but Horvat is controlling him.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Horvat manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Horvat working a defensive guard here.
Horvat has his hands on King's head, controlling the position. #T4#
King wants to control from the top but Horvat keeps moving. #SU#
King gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Horvat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.#ES#
King has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Horvat is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Horvat lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horvat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horvat has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Horvat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horvat is one step ahead there.
Jack Horvat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horvat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Horvat.
I've got Horvat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Horvat! |
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Event:
BFC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haji has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Haji moves out of range easily.
Haji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Haji to the ground. King is now in Haji's guard.
Haji has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
Haji utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King trying to control but Haji is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haji trying to control the position here.
King trying to move into half guard but instead Haji has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
King has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haji is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for King.
King looking for a sweep but Haji has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Haji seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but King is holding on tight.
Haji avoids the attempt from King to control.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
Haji really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for King.
You can see the frustration on King's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
King rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
King wants to improve his position but Haji is controlling well.
King manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but Haji pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Haji tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Haji is posturing up here but King has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Haji tries to roll out but it's too tight and Haji has to tap! Slick submission there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). African King! |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 4
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Grigorian punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by King.
Grigorian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.#TD2#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grigorian quickly recovers to half guard.
Grigorian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grigorian keeps working.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura here.
Grigorian is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##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 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grigorian is trying to get back to full guard.
Grigorian's coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grigorian looks like he's trying to stand up.
King tries to pass to full mount but Grigorian defends it. #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.
Grigorian is trying to stand.
King trying to mount his opponent but Grigorian defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grigorian is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
King trying to control the pace.
Grigorian pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
King is keen to just control but Grigorian is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
King scores with the left hand. Grigorian knows he should have avoided that one.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by King.
Nice body punch from Grigorian.
Grigorian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Grigorian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for King on that attempt.
Razmik Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Grigorian misses.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grigorian with a jab.
Grigorian throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Grigorian thuds a left hand into King's body.
Razmik Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from King.
King looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
King throws a nice head kick!
Razmik Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigorian punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by King.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grigorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian scores with a body shot.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grigorian lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
#T1#
Grigorian scores with a nice head shot.
King misses with a head kick.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Razmik Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
King is breathing heavily.
Grigorian scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
A head kick by King misses
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grigorian tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King throws a lazy head kick
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grigorian lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grigorian sprawls well. Grigorian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a jab to the head.
Grigorian lands a jab to the head.
Grigorian lands the left hand.
Grigorian connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#King is rocked!
King tries to move into range but Grigorian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian cracks King on the jaw with a powerful right hand and King falls backwards against the cage. Grigorian follows up with more strikes that drop King to his knees. Grigorian keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save King! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmik Grigorian! |
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Event:
F&B 37: Jefferson vs. Yun
Date: Aug 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Solis.
King looks to land a body kick but Solis moved away.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solis's head.
King misses with a hook.
King misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Solis counters with a takedown into side control.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solis on the ground.#SUB2#
Solis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Solis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Solis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
King is pushing Solis's head away, looking to escape. Solis manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Solis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. King is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Solis yanks on the arm and King is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Solis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Solis!
As Marco Solis got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: LETS FUCKING GO RISING IN THE RANKS BITCH'. |
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Event:
Medieval Combat 5
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and King counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Snow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snow is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and King dives into side control.
Snow tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.#SU#
King decides to stand back up. King steps back and let's Snow get back to his feet.
King throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Snow counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that.
King keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snow can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
King perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
King wants to stand but Snow has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
King content to control rather than advance.
King moves nicely into side control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King just content to control the position. #SU#
King decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Snow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. King manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
King tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Snow.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King tries to break free but Snow pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
King blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
King throws a leg kick which misses Snow's front leg but catches the back leg as Snow tries to avoid it.
Snow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snow staying out of range there.
Snow misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Snow clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for King.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Snow clinches. #T4#
Snow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
King tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King tries to stall but Snow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Snow has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King trying to control the position but instead, Snow has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.#TD2#
Snow wants the takedown. King is fighting it off but Snow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in King's guard against the cage.#ES#
King pushes Snow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Snow dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
African King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Snow shoots and misses
and King counters with a good low kick that Snow was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from King misses.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King cracks Snow with an open hand slap.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from King misses. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables Snow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
King is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Snow gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Snow is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King pushes Snow off looking to stand but Snow dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Snow wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King has his hands clasped together around Snow's back. He's all about the action.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snow's back!
Good control from King.#T2#
King struggling to keep hold of the position.
King controlling the position well here. Snow rolled but King kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
King has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snow is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
King is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
King continues to stall.
King's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snow tries to break free.
King controls the position.
Snow can't escape the position.
King trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snow doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King avoiding Snow 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that second round.
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#
King misses with a hook.
Snow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snow 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.#CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Snow has taken the fight into the clinch.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Snow lands a takedown into guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting King here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Snow 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 wants to get back to his feet but Snow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
African King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King wants to get up but he can't break Snow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
King stands and throws Snow's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Snow 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.
Snow wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SU#
King decides to take the fight back to the feet.
King throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
Snow has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick from King lands but Snow takes it in his stride.
Snow throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snow lands a jab to King's midsection.
King connects with the punch.#T2##CL2#
Snow moves into range and clinches up with King.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King can't break the clinch.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Snow.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
Snow is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the cage.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Snow jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but King has passed into side control.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
King decides to stand back up. #T3#
No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
African King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
African King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Snow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Snow drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snow moves to clinch but King breaks away
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.#T4#
Snow misses with a head kick.
King lands with an overhand left.
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from King lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Snow is rocked!
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Jon Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King pounces like a tiger and cracks Snow with a vicious hook! Snow is down but not out! King follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). African King! |
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Event:
Medieval Combat 4
Date: Jun 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
David tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
King breaks the clinch.
David looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
David takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
David looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that David has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
King is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by King.
King lands a head kick. David smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
David connects with a looping right hand.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from David. #CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
David misses with a head kick.
Robinson David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
David wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
David ducks under a wild hook from King.
David bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
David misses with a two punch combination.
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a hook.#T2#
David is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King throwing a counter right hand but David manages to avoid it.
David fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
David forces King back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
David tries to clinch there but King circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from David is defended easily by King.
African King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robinson David.
David goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
David throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King throwing a counter right hand but David manages to avoid it.
King throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
David tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
David lands a nice shot to the body.
David tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
David ducks under a wild hook from King.
David is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King connects with a looping right hand.
David misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
King catches David with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body kick from King.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
African King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
David avoids the head kick by King.
David with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
David blocks a head kick by King.
King throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
David will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
David shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King with the inside leg kick.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from David.
King connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
David has King up against the cage in a clinch.
David is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.#BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
King scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
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 defends well against a solid takedown attempt from David.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses David's sensitive parts.
David throws a body shot but no joy.
King slips under a jab.
David has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
David blocks a head kick by King.
King misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables David to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David won't allow King to get back to his feet.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
David is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #SUB2#
David drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and David jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that David can do to turn this around?
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
King decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
David misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2#
David fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from King.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by David.
David tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and King counters with a single leg into guard. David didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
David tries to clinch
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King lands with a right hand.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from King as David shoots in.
African King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robinson David.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice uppercut there from King.#T3#
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King misses with a body kick.#CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but David has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
David instigates a clinch.
King misses with the head strike.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but David avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on David's face as he tries to break the clinch.
David prevents a body shot from King.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of David backwards.
King keeps control of David as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
A shot in the inside from King. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
King walks into a straight right hand from David.
King missing with a left hand there. David was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of David 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King moves away from the strike by David.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King misses with a right hand
and David counters with a stiff right hand.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
David tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
David tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
David's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
African King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robinson David.
David wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David 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.
David closes the distance but King moves to the side
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King blocks a leg kick.
David gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
David throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
David shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. David gets slowly back to his feet.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
David drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
King pushes David off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David moves to clinch but King breaks away
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
David shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by David or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
King quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
David takes a body punch but keeps moving.
David tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of David's head.
David moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
David tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for King.#T3#
King misses the jab.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from David.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped David in his tracks.
King misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on David's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
African King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
David changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but David 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 connects with a solid leg kick.
King throws a leg kick which misses David's front leg but catches the back leg as David tries to avoid it.
African King is winning the standup battle so far.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
David has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
David takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
David gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. David is lucky that one didn't land flush.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from David.
David takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King keeps David at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from King.
David fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by David.
David gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King throws a sloppy head kick and David moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
African King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... African King!
The defeated Robinson David had this to say: 'Hey, man, wait for me, we'll meet again. I have to rush back to a new training session.'. |
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Event:
Medieval Combat 3
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion slips under a jab from King.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King blocks a head kick by Orion.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Orion avoids the head kick by King.
Orion misses with a hook.
King throws a counter high kick but Orion was just alert enough to avoid it.
King lands a high kick!
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
King jabs Orion right on the nose. Orion blinks but takes it well.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Orion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
King has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Orion is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Orion prevents a body shot from King.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King keeps control of Orion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orion can't break the clinch.
King missing with knees to the body.
Orion stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from King. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orion in his tracks.
Orion has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
King misses with a head kick.
Orion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King blocks a head kick by Orion.
Toth Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
African King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from King.
Orion moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Orion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King misses with a hook.
Orion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Orion throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a flying knee. Nice.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Orion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches King napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Orion decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Orion blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by King.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Orion misses with the combination.
Orion throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King scores with a punch to the head.
Orion looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Orion.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orion scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by King.
King throws a poor cross that misses
letting Orion counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion misses with a right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Orion slips a jab from King.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orion throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King scores with a jab to the head.
Orion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King lands a head kick!
King throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King misses with a head kick.
Orion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and moves out of range.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. King catches Orion right on the button with a cross.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from King.
It looks like King has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion misses with a head kick.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Orion 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.
Orion moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King scores with a head kick.
King avoids the head kick by Orion.
King looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks.
African King is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Orion moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King avoids the head kick by Orion.
As Orion backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily. #T1#
King with a nice cross.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orion dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Orion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King cracks Orion with a right hand to the side of the head.
King missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
King throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King thows a body kick. Orion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Orion throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion lands an overhand right.#T2#
King misses with a left hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#King is rocked!
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orion shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orion lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as King crumples to the floor! Orion milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Toth Orion! |
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Event:
RC5 Han vs Brown
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Justino misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Justino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ian Justino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justino misses with the combination.
King attempts a counter takedown but Justino avoids it well and moves away.
Justino looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Justino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
King checks a leg kick.
Justino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Justino counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Justino is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Justino passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for King! #T1#
Justino controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
Justino looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King wants to hold on but Justino pushes him away.
Justino controlling his opponent.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Justino looking to control and managing it successfully.
King wants to control but Justino is having none of it.
Justino controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been informed that Justino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Justino is continuing to stall.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
Justino controlling from mount.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Justino controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Justino dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Justino throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Justino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Justino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Justino circles away.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Justino tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Justino to the ground. Justino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Justino 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.
King tries to clinch there but Justino circles away.
Justino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Justino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Justino misses with a straight left.
Justino throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Justino. Those never looked like landing.
Justino misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justino misses with a double jab.
King tries to clinch there but Justino circles away.
Justino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for African King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from King.
King looks for a takedown but Justino sprawls well.#T1#
Justino throws a big shot that misses.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justino swivels and escapes.
Justino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Justino decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in King's guard.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King has control of Justino's left arm, preventing Justino from doing any damage. #T2#
Justino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The adventures of Justino the control monster continue. Boring.
King 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.#SU2#
Justino stands up and waves to King to follow him.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Justino.
#T3#
King dodges the punch combination from Justino.
Justino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justino.
African King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justino misses with a double jab
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ian Justino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Justino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Justino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Justino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.#T4#
Justino loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Justino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Justino.
A head kick misses from King.
Justino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD2#
Justino lands a left and a right that send King crashing to the mat, dazed. Justino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
King is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like African King has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Justino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Justino closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Justino breaks the clinch.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Justino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justino drops King with a huge uppercut! King drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Justino is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Justino!
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