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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!
Eriksson throws a jab when Ivanans was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Ivanans.
#CUT#It looks like Donald Eriksson has been cut.
Donald Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eriksson.
Ivanans moves out of range as Eriksson strikes.
Ivanans is looking to counter with a body kick.
Eriksson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivanans fails to land the takedown.
A slow jab from Eriksson misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Ivanans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivanans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eriksson.
Ivanans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#KD2#
Eriksson cracks Ivanans with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ivanans looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Eriksson finish him?
#ROC2#Ivanans is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Eriksson lands a big uppercut and Ivanans crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ivanans looks OK. Eriksson waves Ivanans back to his feet!
Oh Ivanans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Ivanans decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivanans seems to have got his legs back now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eriksson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ivanans is pressing down on Eriksson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eriksson is holding on for now. #T1#
Ivanans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eriksson is trying to stand up here but Ivanans is controlling him well.
Ivanans wants to take a breather but Eriksson is having none of it.
Ivanans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ivanans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ivanans is looking to take a break and control but Eriksson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ivanans moves in looking to clinch but Eriksson pushes him off.
Ivanans moves away from the strike by Eriksson.
Ivanans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanans moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Ivanans was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Ivanans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eriksson throws out the jab.
Ivanans tries to clinch
and Eriksson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivanans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eriksson.
Ivanans shoots for a takedown but Eriksson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eriksson misses with a looping right.
Ivanans looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ivanans slips a jab from Eriksson.
Ivanans thinks about countering with a head kick.#KD2#
Eriksson lands a big right hand that sends Ivanans crashing to the mat! Eriksson stays standing though and waves Ivanans back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Eriksson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ivanans. Ivanans tries to recover but Eriksson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ivanans lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Eriksson!
A victorious Donald Eriksson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivanans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Williams pulls Ivanans in close to prevent any damage.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanans's legs - danger averted.
Ivanans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Ivanans keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Ivanans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanans defends well.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ivanans trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Ivanans trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanans is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Williams gets caught flat footed, as Ivanans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Ivanans from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Williams'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.
Ivanans looking to pass the guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is controlling Ivanans's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ivanans avoids the body shot from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raitis Ivanans dominated that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanans was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanans is just out of range.#TD2#
Ivanans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Williams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Williams trying to control but Ivanans postures up.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is not content to let Ivanans control the position.#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanans pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanans sits in half guard.
Williams keeping hold of Ivanans's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanans is just out of range.
Williams thuds his right hand into Ivanans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams throws the left hand but Ivanans avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Ivanans shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams throws a right and a left that Ivanans avoids nicely.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Raitis Ivanans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanans shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Ivanans is breathing heavily.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanans manages to avoid it.
Good work by Ivanans as he checks the leg kick.
Quinnen Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanans manages to avoid it.
Ivanans shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quinnen Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raitis Ivanans.
Some wild striking there from Ivanans.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams cracks Ivanans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3##TD#
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanans has wrist control.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Ivanans is rocked!
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ivanans is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanans seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Ivanans working a defensive guard here.
Ivanans seems keen to control Williams's posture.#SUB2#
Ivanans has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams cracks Ivanans with a solid left hand.#ROC#Ivanans is rocked!
Williams is working Ivanans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinnen Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanans is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanans seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Ivanans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanans darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Ivanans into the cage.
Ivanans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanans manages to avoid it.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams throws a body punch but Ivanans moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ivanans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Ivanans uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Ivanans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams lands a nice hook to Ivanans's body. Ivanans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivanans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanans.
Ivanans ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams cracks Ivanans with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ivanans tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Williams pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ivanans is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinnen Williams!
A determined Quinnen Williams didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FIVE
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Ivanans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mack to the ground. Ivanans is now in Mack's guard.
Mack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mack keeping full guard, as Ivanans tries to pass.
Ivanans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ivanans lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ivanans stacks Mack 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 Ivanans!
Ivanans is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Ivanans politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ivanans prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mack looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ivanans's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivanans content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU2#
Ivanans decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Ivanans shoots in and bounces Mack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ivanans stands and throws Mack's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Ivanans scores with punches from side control.
Mack is trying to control Ivanans's posture but Ivanans avoids it.
Ivanans working the ground and pound.
Mack prevents Ivanans from improving position.
Mack manages to get back to half guard.
Ivanans scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Mack trying to hold on to Ivanans's head to control him but Ivanans postures up.
Ivanans tries to pass to full mount but Mack defends it.
Ivanans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mack trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ivanans manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ivanans goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mack is on top in guard.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Ivanans is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raitis Ivanans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ivanans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Ivanans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ivanans showed some decent athleticism there.
Ivanans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanans pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack tries to roll over but Ivanans keeps him under control.
Ivanans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mack is trying to maintain the position but Ivanans is very close to passing his half guard.
Mack wants to stand back up but Ivanans manages to pass into side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ivanans. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Ivanans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanans working the body and head with strikes.
Mack is being controlled here. #SU2#
Ivanans has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ivanans wants to clinch.
Raitis Ivanans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mack pinned against the cage. Mack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Mack digs a good hook to Ivanans's body.
Ivanans is breathing heavily.
Ivanans shoots for a takedown but Mack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanans shoots in looking for a takedown. Mack tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raitis Ivanans.
Mack lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T4#
Mack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank Mack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mack misses with a head kick.
Ivanans with a poor takedown
and Mack counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ivanans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mack throws a wild body kick that Ivanans sees coming a mile off.
Mack throws a leg kick but Ivanans sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanans is defended easily by Mack.
Mack feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mack 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanans moves away.#TD2#
Ivanans shoots in and bounces Mack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mack looking to control.
Ivanans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Mack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanans 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.
Mack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanans manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ivanans is trying to hold Mack in close to prevent damage but Mack has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Mack is working for a submission of some sort.
Mack is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ivanans!
Mack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanans is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanans tries to lock up and control but Mack gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mack tries to control but Ivanans wriggling away.
Ivanans is trying to escape the mount.
Mack looking to control but Ivanans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivanans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Mack wants to control the action but instead Ivanans gets a body lock and reverses into Mack's guard! Nice work!
Mack wants to control but Ivanans passes easily into half guard.
Ivanans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivanans wants to take a breather but Mack is having none of it.
Mack gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Mack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanans looking to pass the guard.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivanans is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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 Frank Mack.
I think Mack 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Mack!
In his post fight interview, Frank Mack started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND THREE
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Fisher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ivanans quickly recovers to half guard.
Ivanans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fisher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fisher's back!
Ivanans biding his time, controlling Fisher.
Fisher is in bad spot here.
Ivanans controlling from the back.
Fisher is in bad spot here.
Fisher keeps trying to improve his position.
Ivanans connects with a big shot to the side of Fisher's head.
#T1#
Fisher looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ivanans.
Fisher looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Fisher right now.
Ivanans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ivanans missing with punches from the back.
Ivanans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ivanans keeps control of the position as Fisher tries to break free.
Fisher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fisher is looking to control Ivanans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fisher avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanans lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanans winds up and cracks Fisher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Ivanans has control of the leg.
Ivanans is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisher is pressing down on Ivanans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanans 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.
Ivanans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Fisher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ivanans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SU#
Fisher is working an open guard so Ivanans takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ivanans throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
Good work by Fisher as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Fisher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fisher won't allow Ivanans to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Fisher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ivanans dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ivanans sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Fisher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Ivanans wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Fisher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ivanans controls the pace.
Fisher looking to control.
Ivanans stands up over Fisher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Fisher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanans defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanans trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raitis Ivanans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fisher stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanans. Ivanans gets slowly back to his feet.
Raitis Ivanans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fisher pinned against the cage. Fisher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanans as he avoids it easily.
Ivanans is looking to counter the offense by Fisher and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Ivanans tries to keep at a distance but Fisher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ivanans is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Ivanans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanans throws the kick towards the body but Fisher avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanans circles away.
Raitis Ivanans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oakley Fisher.
Ivanans misses with a head kick.
Oakley Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanans moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.#TD#
Ivanans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ivanans lands in his opponent's guard.
Ivanans postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fisher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ivanans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fisher trying to control but Ivanans postures up.
Ivanans trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Fisher is pressing down on Ivanans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanans stays in close to Fisher's body and controls the position.
Fisher wants to hit a sweep here but Ivanans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fisher there! #T2#
Fisher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fisher is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Ivanans stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ivanans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Ivanans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ivanans here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#TD2#
Fisher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ivanans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fisher is in Ivanans's guard.
Ivanans pulls Fisher in to control the position.
Fisher postures up in Ivanans's guard and throws a big left but Ivanans blocks it.
Ivanans is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fisher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ivanans dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Raitis Ivanans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Fisher working for a triangle but Ivanans defends it easily.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Ivanans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Fisher wants to sweep here but Ivanans controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Fisher is working an open guard so Ivanans takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ivanans 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.
Fisher has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ivanans is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Ivanans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fisher can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Fisher jumps into guard, dragging Ivanans to the mat.
Ivanans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fisher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanans manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanans controlling the position.
Fisher won't allow Ivanans to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raitis Ivanans dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Ivanans rushes Fisher and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Ivanans breaks from the clinch.
Ivanans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanans shoots in looking for a takedown. Fisher tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fisher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fisher closes the distance but Ivanans moves to the side
and Ivanans counters with a body kick that stops Fisher in his tracks momentarily.
Ivanans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisher's waist but Fisher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanans off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ivanans counters with a stiff right hand.
Fisher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Ivanans to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##TD2#
Fisher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ivanans quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Fisher is working for a kimura but Ivanans is defending it quite comfortably.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanans wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanans trying to control but Fisher postures up.
Fisher prevents Ivanans from improving his position.
Ivanans trying to hold on to Fisher's head to control him but Fisher postures up.
Ivanans is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Ivanans wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Fisher 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.
Ivanans landing rabbit punches to the side of Fisher's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #SUB2#
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Ivanans defends the submission attempt.
Fisher wants to control but Ivanans is keeping him busy.
Ivanans trying to control but Fisher postures up.
#T3#
Ivanans is positioning himself well to prevent Fisher advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Fisher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanans is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raitis Ivanans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oakley Fisher.
Fisher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanans defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanans.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Fisher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Ivanans manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fisher.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fisher stands and throws Ivanans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ivanans is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher tries to advance to mount but Ivanans instead regains half guard.
Oakley Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raitis Ivanans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fisher is looking to pass Ivanans's guard but actually Ivanans recovers to full guard.
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 Raitis Ivanans.
Well Ivanans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raitis Ivanans!
Oakley Fisher was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank my opponent for this good fight'.
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