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Event:
KoF:IW Proving Grounds III HW
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turekken slips a jab from Bigelow.
Bigelow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turekken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bigelow 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.#CL2#
Turekken clinches with his opponent.
Turekken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turekken can't find room to land a body shot as Bigelow controls the action.
#BC#
Bigelow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turekken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bigelow momentarily.
#CUT2#It looks like Ben Bigelow has been cut.
Bigelow misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Turekken has closed the distance and engaged Bigelow in a clinch.
Bigelow is trying to break the clinch but Turekken is controlling him.
Turekken tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turekken gets through Bigelow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bigelow is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Turekken manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turekken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bigelow.#T1#
Turekken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bigelow.
Bigelow moves to clinch but Turekken breaks away
enabling Turekken to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigelow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turekken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bigelow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Turekken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bigelow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turekken lands a nice shot to the body.
Bigelow misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Turekken moves into the clinch successfully.
Bigelow letting Turekken take a breather here.
Turekken pushes Bigelow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Turekken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turekken pushes Bigelow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turekken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turekken stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Turekken breaks from the clinch.
Turekken sizes up Bigelow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Turekken there.#CUT2#Ben Bigelow's cut is getting worse.
Bigelow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turekken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Bigelow gets tackled into the cage by Turekken. Turekken maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Turekken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Bigelow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Turekken forces Bigelow back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Turekken breaks the clinch.
Turekken jabs at Bigelow's body.
Turekken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Turekken gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turekken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bigelow backwards. #BC2#
Turekken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Turekken finds it's way through Bigelow's defenses.
Bigelow takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Turekken has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Turekken.
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!
Turekken is working Bigelow over against the cage.
Turekken lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Turekken drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Turekken.
Bigelow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ben Bigelow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geno Turekken.
Come on Turekken - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turekken is trying to drag Bigelow to the mat but Bigelow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turekken stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geno Turekken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Bigelow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bigelow throws a combination that misses
and Bigelow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geno Turekken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turekken looks to land a right hand but Bigelow moved out of range.
Bigelow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turekken counters with a straight right hand.
Turekken scores with a hook to the body. Bigelow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bigelow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bigelow needs to keep his hands up - Turekken had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Bigelow is rocked!
Turekken lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bigelow up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Turekken from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bigelow's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geno Turekken!
Geno Turekken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KoF: IW Golden Claws II
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanans slips a straight right by Bigelow.
Bigelow misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanans tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bigelow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Bigelow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bigelow misses with a double jab.
Bigelow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bigelow wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Bigelow moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bigelow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bigelow smiles and moves away.
Ben Bigelow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raitis Ivanans.
Bigelow fails to land with a series of punches.
Bigelow throws a right and a left that Ivanans avoids nicely. #CL#
Bigelow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Bigelow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Bigelow misses with a body kick.#CL#
Bigelow moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanans is trying to pull guard but Bigelow has him pressed against the cage.
Bigelow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ivanans tries to pull guard but Bigelow holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanans drops back down to his feet.
Ivanans looking for a takedown.
Bigelow stops a takedown attempt from Ivanans.
#TD2#
Ivanans ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ivanans no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bigelow trying to control but Ivanans is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ivanans has control of Bigelow's left arm, preventing Bigelow from doing any damage.
Ivanans keeping moving, preventing Bigelow from controlling successfully.
Ivanans looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanans, not yet.
Ivanans is striking off his back. Bigelow thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bigelow is thwarting Ivanans's attempts to control the position.
Ivanans keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Ivanans trying to hold on to Bigelow's head to control him but Bigelow postures up.
Ivanans is looking for a sweep. Bigelow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ivanans 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.
Bigelow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bigelow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bigelow.
Ivanans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bigelow.
#T4#
Bigelow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bigelow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bigelow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Ivanans closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Bigelow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanans lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Ben Bigelow has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigelow throws a right hand that Ivanans ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanans also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Ivanans clinches with his opponent.
Ivanans is trying to pull guard but Bigelow has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanans jumps guard but Bigelow stands there with Ivanans around his waist. Ivanans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Bigelow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Bigelow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bigelow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ivanans counters with a left and a right that stings Bigelow.
Ivanans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ivanans avoids the head kick by Bigelow.
Bigelow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivanans counters with a nice body kick.
Bigelow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanans can do to turn this around?
Ivanans misses with a head kick.
Bigelow swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Ivanans closes the distance and pushes Bigelow back into the cage.
Ivanans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ivanans fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ivanans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bigelow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ben Bigelow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raitis Ivanans.
Ivanans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Ivanans drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Bigelow breaks from the clinch.
Bigelow throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Ivanans counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Ivanans gets control of Bigelow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ivanans will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bigelow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bigelow being controlled here momentarily. #SU#
Bigelow gets to his feet - Ivanans follows without any prompting.
Ben Bigelow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Bigelow is looking to score with low kicks.
Ben Bigelow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanans closes the distance but Bigelow moves to the side
and Bigelow counters with a series of strikes. Ivanans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bigelow throws a lazy right hand but Ivanans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Bigelow takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bigelow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bigelow is fending him off so far but Ivanans persists. Nope, Bigelow circles away and we're back to standing.
Ben Bigelow is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Bigelow forces Ivanans back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bigelow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bigelow closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Ivanans is trying to drag Bigelow to the mat but Bigelow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Ivanans successfully pulls guard.
Ivanans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanans has his hands on Bigelow's head, controlling the position.
Ivanans keeping moving, preventing Bigelow from controlling successfully.
Ivanans looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanans, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Ivanans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bigelow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bigelow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bigelow trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanans 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigelow throws a leg kick but Ivanans moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Bigelow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Bigelow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bigelow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ivanans or perhaps it was just good defense by Bigelow, which made it look bad.
Bigelow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bigelow cracks Ivanans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Bigelow clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Bigelow manages to break the clinch.
Ben Bigelow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigelow misses with a double jab.
Ivanans avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanans dodges the punch combination from Bigelow.
Ivanans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bigelow is looking to counter the offense by Ivanans and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Bigelow tries to keep at a distance but Ivanans has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Bigelow breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Ivanans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bigelow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivanans somewhat.
Ben Bigelow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raitis Ivanans.
Bigelow feints a jab promting Ivanans to slip. Bigelow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ivanans slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bigelow throws a right and a left that Ivanans avoids nicely.
Ivanans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bigelow tries to avoid it but Ivanans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bigelow to the ground. Bigelow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivanans has a takedown stuffed.
Ivanans fails to land the takedown.
Ivanans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Bigelow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ivanans back to the cage. Bigelow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bigelow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bigelow tries to bum rush Ivanans with a series of wild strikes but Ivanans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bigelow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bigelow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigelow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ivanans or perhaps it was just good defense by Bigelow, which made it look bad.
Bigelow throws a big counter combination but Ivanans scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ivanans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bigelow as he avoids it easily.
Bigelow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanans.
Bigelow throws a right and a left that Ivanans avoids nicely.
Ivanans moves in looking to clinch but Bigelow pushes him off.
Bigelow throws a nice looking combination but Ivanans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Ivanans slips under a jab from Bigelow.
A big right from Bigelow misses.
Bigelow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bigelow wants it to stay on the feet.
Ivanans dives in and grabs Bigelow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bigelow pushes down on Ivanans's head and hops out.
Bigelow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Ivanans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ivanans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bigelow walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bigelow closes the distance and clinches.
Ben Bigelow has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Ivanans jumps into guard, dragging Bigelow to the mat.
Bigelow advances to half guard.
Ivanans wants to control but Bigelow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bigelow controlling the action here.#T4#
Ivanans trying to hold on to Bigelow's head to control him but Bigelow postures up.
Ivanans might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bigelow haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bigelow is trying to control. Ivanans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Raitis Ivanans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Bigelow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Bigelow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bigelow, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Bigelow! |
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Event:
KoF: Golden Claws I Part 2
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Fisher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bigelow looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Fisher pulls guard effortlessly.
Fisher managing to control the position.
Fisher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fisher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fisher's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Bigelow blocks nicely.
Fisher sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Fisher stands up over Bigelow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fisher landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Bigelow is retaining full guard.
Fisher content to stall in guard here.
Bigelow 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.
Bigelow working a defensive guard here.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Fisher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bigelow can't keep his opponent in guard - Fisher advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fisher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fisher moves into full mount! Bigelow won't be happy about that!
A nice elbow there by Fisher.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Fisher moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bigelow has worked his arm free - good work by Bigelow!
Fisher controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Fisher is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bigelow looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fisher gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bigelow is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fisher lets go of the hold and Bigelow can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oakley Fisher!
Oakley Fisher took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank my opponent for this good fight'. |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FOUR
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zatlers misses with a takedown attempt - Bigelow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bigelow is looking for the big counter here.
Bigelow's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bigelow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bigelow lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Bigelow. No joy for Zatlers on that attempt.
Bigelow closes the distance and clinches.
Bigelow prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdis Zatlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zatlers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bigelow pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zatlers is looking to counter the offense by Bigelow and move into the clinch.
Bigelow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ben Bigelow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigelow tries to clinch but Zatlers is having none of it.
Zatlers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bigelow.
Zatlers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigelow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bigelow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zatlers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bigelow lands with a straight right. Zatlers didn't see that one coming.
Bigelow misses with a wild combination.
Bigelow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bigelow moves into the clinch.
Zatlers has Bigelow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bigelow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bigelow letting Zatlers take a breather here.
Zatlers trying to land knees to the body.
Zatlers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zatlers shoots and misses
and Bigelow counters with a left and a right that stings Zatlers.
Ben Bigelow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bigelow throws a sloppy head kick and Zatlers moves out of range easily.
Bigelow looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zatlers.
Zatlers dodges the punch combination from Bigelow.
Zatlers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigelow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bigelow throws a combination. Zatlers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zatlers.
Zatlers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zatlers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bigelow throws an elbow but misses.
Bigelow prevents a body shot from Zatlers.
Zatlers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zatlers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bigelow lands with a shot to the body.
Zatlers throws a jab when Bigelow was well out of range.
Zatlers moves into the clinch.
Zatlers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigelow being controlled against the cage.
Bigelow blocks an elbow strike.
Zatlers is working for takedown but Bigelow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bigelow working hard to break the clinch.
Bigelow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Bigelow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zatlers dives in and grabs Bigelow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bigelow pushes down on Zatlers's head and hops out.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bigelow as he jumps to the side.
Bigelow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bigelow wants to clinch up but Zatlers keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Bigelow.
Bigelow tries to bum rush Zatlers with a series of wild strikes but Zatlers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Bigelow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Bigelow looks to move away, Zatlers throws a big counter combo but Bigelow just gets out of the way.
Bigelow lands with a nice combination. Zatlers backs away looking to recover.
Zatlers checks a low kick from Bigelow.
Zatlers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bigelow as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdis Zatlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigelow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zatlers manages to avoid it.
Bigelow is breathing heavily.
Zatlers fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigelow is looking to clinch.
Zatlers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zatlers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zatlers closes the distance and clinches up with Bigelow, looking for a takedown. Zatlers pushes Bigelow against the cage but Bigelow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bigelow wants to counter with a clinch but Zatlers pushes him away.
Bigelow tries to clinch up but Zatlers circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigelow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zatlers counters with a shoot takedown. Bigelow fights it but they end up in guard.
Zatlers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zatlers tries to move to mount but Bigelow blocks the move with his legs.
Zatlers stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bigelow, pushing him back against the cage.
Zatlers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bigelow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zatlers feinted with a counter takedown.
Zatlers takes the fight into the clinch.
Bigelow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bigelow tries to break the clinch but Zatlers is controlling the position.
Zatlers is working for takedown but Bigelow is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zatlers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zatlers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zatlers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bigelow avoids the head kick by Zatlers.
A cross from Bigelow lands.
Bigelow throws a series of punches but Zatlers avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Bigelow. Those never looked like landing.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zatlers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bigelow is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers controls the position.
Zatlers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A control attempt from Bigelow but he's now mounted!
Zatlers dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Bigelow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Bigelow. No joy for Zatlers on that attempt.
Zatlers misses with a body shot.
Bigelow leaves Zatlers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Zatlers blocks the low kick.
Bigelow looks to land a combination but Zatlers avoids it well.
No joy there for Bigelow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zatlers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bigelow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigelow moves into range and clinches up with Zatlers.
Zatlers breaks from the clinch.
Bigelow avoids the head kick by Zatlers.
Zatlers slips a jab and a cross from Bigelow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigelow misses with the combination.
Zatlers dives in for a single leg takedown but Bigelow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdis Zatlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigelow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Bigelow as Zatlers shoots in.
Zatlers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bigelow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zatlers checks it well.
Bigelow moves into the clinch.
Bigelow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zatlers to keep the fight standing.
Zatlers breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zatlers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bigelow tries to get to full guard but Zatlers has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Zatlers seems content to control.
Zatlers works his way into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zatlers cracks Bigelow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers controlling from mount.
Bigelow is trying to escape the mount.
Bigelow taking shots to the head.
Bigelow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zatlers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zatlers throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bigelow has his hands clasped together but Zatlers breaks the hold and Bigelow is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Zatlers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valdis Zatlers! |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND ONE
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Zatlers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bigelow tries to score with a low kick but Zatlers moves his leg out of the way.
And Zatlers tries to counter it with a takedown but Bigelow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zatlers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zatlers shoots in looking for a takedown but Bigelow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zatlers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bigelow lands with a right to the head.
Zatlers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bigelow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Zatlers pulls guard.
Bigelow preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigelow wants to control from the top but Zatlers keeps moving.
Bigelow has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zatlers wants to sweep here but Bigelow controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Zatlers pulls Bigelow in close to prevent any damage.
Zatlers is trying to keep Bigelow in close.
Zatlers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bigelow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Bigelow stopping the sweep attempt from Zatlers.
Zatlers is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Zatlers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bigelow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bigelow won't allow Zatlers to sweep him here.
Zatlers trying to control the position here. #T3#
Bigelow is looking to stand up but Zatlers won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zatlers is looking for a triangle but Bigelow pushes his legs off easily.
Bigelow postures up.
Bigelow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zatlers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zatlers stops Bigelow from getting back to his feet.
Zatlers performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Zatlers decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ben Bigelow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zatlers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bigelow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valdis Zatlers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bigelow swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Zatlers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bigelow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zatlers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Zatlers 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.
Bigelow misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Zatlers clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Zatlers taking a breather.
Bigelow tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Zatlers breaks the clinch.
Zatlers goes for a double leg but Bigelow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bigelow continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zatlers is defended easily by Bigelow.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bigelow sprawls well. Bigelow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zatlers gets slowly back to his feet.
Ben Bigelow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdis Zatlers.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Zatlers shoots for a double leg takedown but Bigelow sprawls well. He's pushed Zatlers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zatlers is breathing heavily.
Bigelow throws a nice looking combination but Zatlers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bigelow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bigelow misses with a wild combination.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donk. Bigelow catches Zatlers right on the button with a cross.
Ben Bigelow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zatlers looks to score with a jab to the body but Bigelow is just out of range.
Bigelow lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigelow throws a nice looking combination but Zatlers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bigelow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bigelow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Zatlers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bigelow sprawls well. Bigelow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zatlers gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Bigelow moves into the clinch successfully.
Zatlers'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.
Bigelow can't break the clinch.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Zatlers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bigelow wants to stand but Zatlers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bigelow wants to control from the top but Zatlers keeps moving.
Bigelow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zatlers pulls Bigelow in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zatlers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Bigelow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zatlers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bigelow pinned against the cage. Bigelow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bigelow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zatlers manages to circle out of the way.
Ben Bigelow is winning the standup battle so far.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Bigelow.
Bigelow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bigelow throws a body shot but no joy.
Zatlers tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigelow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigelow scores with a sloppy right hand. Zatlers should have avoided that one.
Bigelow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zatlers circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zatlers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zatlers showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Bigelow pushes Zatlers off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Zatlers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bigelow's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zatlers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zatlers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zatlers scoring with some ground and pound. #SU2#
Zatlers gets to his feet. Bigelow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Zatlers has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Zatlers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Bigelow stuffs the takedown.
Bigelow throws a series of strikes that have Zatlers backpedaling.
#CL2#
Zatlers darts in and clinches Bigelow up against the cage.
Zatlers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bigelow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ben Bigelow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdis Zatlers.
Bigelow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zatlers wants to take the fight to the mat but Bigelow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zatlers stalling against the cage.
Bigelow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zatlers has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zatlers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bigelow's brow. #T4#
Zatlers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bigelow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zatlers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bigelow tries to circle away but Zatlers has him pinned against the cage.
Zatlers tries for a takedown but Bigelow manages to get underhooks.
Zatlers wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigelow has had enough of the clinch but Zatlers keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Zatlers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bigelow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Bigelow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bigelow 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Bigelow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Bigelow lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Bigelow is trying to break free.#TD#
Johnson is trying to trip Bigelow. He has hold of a leg but Bigelow is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson postures up in Bigelow's guard and throws a big left but Bigelow blocks it.
Bigelow wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bigelow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bigelow is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Bigelow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is thwarting Bigelow's attempts to control the position.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bigelow looks winded!
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Johnson has an Americana. Bigelow didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Johnson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Johnson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jonny Johnson!
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