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Event:
KoF: New Blood III
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ameobi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nokkau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ameobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ameobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ameobi throws a sloppy head kick and Nokkau moves out of range easily. Nokkau fails to land with a series of punches.
Nokkau lands a nice looking body shot.
Ameobi walks into a stiff left hand from Nokkau. Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Nokkau moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Ameobi! Nokkau continues to tee off on Ameobi, landing with a left and a right! Nokkau connects with a right hand that leaves Ameobi sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Nokkau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamalu Nokkau! |
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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! Ameobi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sylar. Sylar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ameobi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sylar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ameobi throws a series of punches but Sylar avoids them all with ease. Ameobi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ameobi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ameobi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sylar moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ameobi ducks under a wild hook from Sylar. Sylar misses with a series of wild punches.
Magus Sylar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sylar doesn't manage to clinch there - Ameobi circles away.
#CL2# Sylar instigates a clinch. #BC# Ameobi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ameobi avoids the body shot from Sylar.
Ameobi is looking for a counter combo. This has been an exciting period of action! Sylar throws a right and a left that Ameobi avoids nicely. No luck with that takedown attempt from Sylar. A combination from Ameobi does no damage. Sylar is looking for the big counter here. Ameobi swinging wildly here.
#T1# Left hook, right uppercut from Sylar. Sylar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ameobi swats him away and circles back towards the center. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ameobi. Ameobi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Sylar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Sylar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A punch combination from Sylar misses. Sylar darts in looking for a takedown but Ameobi gets double underhooks and turns Sylar into the cage. Ameobi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# Ameobi closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Ameobi breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Ameobi both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Magus Sylar has been cut. Ameobi tries to move into range but Sylar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ameobi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sylar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2# Sylar slips a jab and a cross from Ameobi.
Nice uppercut there from Ameobi. Ameobi throws a body punch but Sylar moves out of range. Ameobi lands a jab to Sylar's midsection. Ameobi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Ameobi clinches with his opponent.
Ameobi has Sylar pressed against the cage, preventing Sylar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Sylar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sylar doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sylar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shola Ameobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magus Sylar. Sylar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ameobi.
Sylar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Sylar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ameobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ameobi tries to counter by clinching up but Sylar breaks away and moves out of range.#T3# Sylar lands a jab-cross combination. Sylar looks winded! Ameobi connects with a body shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Sylar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ameobi is looking to wear down Sylar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Sylar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ameobi avoids it really well and circles away. Sylar shoots and misses and Ameobi counters with a stiff right hand. Sylar drops his hands for a split second and Ameobi immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Sylar face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ameobi follows up with a right hand that knocks Sylar into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shola Ameobi! During a confident post fight interview, Shola Ameobi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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! Ameobi throws a lazy right hand but Turekken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ameobi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Geno Turekken has been cut. Turekken throws a jab when Ameobi was well out of range. Ameobi tries to bum rush Turekken with a series of wild strikes but Turekken uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Turekken throws a hook to the side of Ameobi's head but Ameobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Turekken cracks Ameobi with a good jab. Ameobi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ameobi on the wrong end of a nice hook. Turekken misses with a left hand and Ameobi counters with a nice uppercut. Ameobi scores with a punch to the head. Good shot there by Turekken. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ameobi misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Ameobi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turekken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Turekken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Ameobi. Turekken does a little dance to reset his feet. Ameobi misses with a hook
letting Turekken counter with a right hand. Turekken takes a swing at Ameobi's ribcage but misses. Ameobi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab by Turekken. Turekken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ameobi. Ameobi circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Ameobi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ameobi swings for the body but Turekken moves out of range.
Turekken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Turekken connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A combination from Ameobi does no damage. Ameobi swings widly with a right hand
letting Turekken counter with a right hand. #T2# Ameobi walks into a stiff left hand from Turekken. Turekken scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ameobi. Ameobi looks to land a combination but Turekken avoids it well. Ameobi throws the left hand but Turekken avoids the punch easily. Turekken lands a nice hook to Ameobi's body. Ameobi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ameobi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Turekken lands a body shot.
#CL# Turekken closes the distance and pushes Ameobi back into the cage. Turekken has Ameobi pressed against the cage.
#BC2# Ameobi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL# Ameobi gets tackled into the cage by Turekken. Turekken maintains the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Turekken pushes Ameobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ameobi can't break the clinch.
Ameobi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Turekken misses with a hook from the clinch. Turekken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ameobi backwards. Turekken pushes Ameobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ameobi wants to get back to striking at distance but Turekken won't allow it.
Ameobi wants to get back to striking at distance but Turekken won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4# Turekken lands with a light punch inside. Turekken struggles to land a body shot inside as Ameobi controls his hands.
#BC# Turekken manages to break the clinch.
Turekken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ameobi throws a looping overhand right but Turekken ducks down to avoid it. Turekken scores with a nice strike.#CL# Ameobi gets tackled into the cage by Turekken. Turekken maintains the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC# Turekken breaks the clinch.
Ameobi takes a swing at Turekken's ribcage but misses. A left lands for Turekken. Ameobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Geno Turekken's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Ameobi takes a swing at Turekken's ribcage but misses. Turekken misses the shot to the body. Turekken has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Turekken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A jab from Turekken misses. Ameobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ameobi slips under a jab from Turekken. Turekken connects with a jab. Ameobi throws a nice looking combination but Turekken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL# Turekken pushes Ameobi up against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ameobi tries to break free but Turekken pushes him back against the cage. Turekken just leaning against Ameobi, taking a breather. Turekken pushes Ameobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Turekken.
#T1# Ameobi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Turekken - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turekken misses with a body punch.
Turekken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ameobi is trying to break the clinch but Turekken has him pressed against the cage. Turekken pushes Ameobi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Turekken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ameobis head. Turekken working some nice short punches in the clinch. Turekken misses with the head strike.
Ameobi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A right handed body shot lands from Turekken.
Turekken prevents Ameobi from breaking the clinch. Turekken pushes Ameobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Turekken pushes Ameobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Turekken.
Turekken controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turekken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Turekken stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Turekken.
We've been informed that Ameobi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turekken prevents Ameobi from breaking the clinch. Ameobi is trying to push Turekken away but Turekken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Turekken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turekken swinging wildly here.
#T3# Turekken scores with a decent looking hook. A slow jab from Turekken misses its intended target. Turekken tries to clinch but Ameobi moves out of range. Ameobi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ameobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turekken manages to avoid it. Turekken misses with a body shot.
#CL# Ameobi gets tackled into the cage by Turekken. Turekken maintains the clinch. Ameobi tries to circle away but Turekken has him pinned against the cage. Turekken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ameobi takes a shot to the head. #T4# A shot in the inside from Turekken. Turekken lands with a left to the head. Turekken pressing his opponent against the cage. Turekken misses with some punches.
Turekken lands with a right to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ameobi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Turekken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ameobi can do to turn this around? Turekken lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Turekken. Geno Turekken has scored more points in the clinch so far. Turekken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ameobi can't find room to land a body shot as Turekken controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geno Turekken dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Geno Turekken's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Ameobi connects with a body shot. Turekken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ameobi.
Turekken thows a left - swing and a miss! Turekken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Shola Ameobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ameobi swings for the body but Turekken moves out of range.
Ameobi misses with a double jab
and Turekken counters with a left to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ameobi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Turekken moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1# Turekken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Shola Ameobi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ameobi misses with a two punch combination.
Ameobi walks into a left hand. Geno Turekken is winning the standup battle so far. Turekken stalks Ameobi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ameobi's face. Ameobi staggers backwards, shaken. Ameobi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Ameobi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Turekken counter with a right hand. #ROC#Ameobi is rocked! Turekken lands with a nice body punch. Turekken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ameobi. Ameobi looks to land a combination but Turekken avoids it well. This has been an exciting period of action! Ameobi misses with a combination
and Turekken counters with a right hand to the body. Ameobi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##CL# Turekken closes the distance and clinches. Turekken lands with a right to the head. Ameobi tries to break the clinch but Turekken is controlling the position. Turekken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ameobi backwards. Ameobi takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Ameobi manages to break the clinch.
Ameobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turekken.
Ameobi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Turekken looks to land a combination. Ameobi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Ameobi is still on wobbly legs! Can Turekken finish him? Ameobi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turekken circles away quickly and effectively. Turekken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ameobi seems to have recovered his senses.#CL# Turekken moves into the clinch. Turekken prevents Ameobi from breaking the clinch.#T3# Turekken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Turekken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ameobi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Turekken loads up on a big right hand but Ameobi slips the punch. Turekken punishes Ameobi's body with a nice straight punch. Ameobi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ameobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ameobi dodges the punch combination from Turekken.
Turekken lands a nice looking body shot.
Turekken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ameobi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turekken lunges at Ameobi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ameobi's hand. #T4# Ameobi throws a combination that misses and Turekken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ameobi misses with a double jab.
Ameobi throws a body punch but Turekken moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Ameobi. Turekken does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD# Oooooh!!! Turekken has knocked Ameobi down with a huge combo! Turekken steps away and waves a wobbly Ameobi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Turekken cracks a nice hook into Ameobi's ribs. Ameobi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Turekken appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Shola Ameobi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ameobi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Turekken drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ameobi right on the button. Ameobi goes down! Turekken follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Turekken gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geno Turekken! Our winner, Geno Turekken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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! Ameobi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruth misses the target. Ameobi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ruth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ameobi throws out the jab. Ruth looks to throw the jab but Ameobi is out of range. Ruth jabs at Ameobi's body. Nice shot by Ameobi. Ameobi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab. Ameobi throws a hook but Ruth blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ameobi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ameobi there as he acknowledges the shot. Ameobi misses with a two punch combination.
Ruth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shola Ameobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ruth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1# Ruth scores with a nice head shot. Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Ameobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ameobi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ameobi tries to move into range but Ruth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ameobi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Ameobi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruth thuds his right hand into Ameobi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ruth misses with an uppercut. Ameobi wants to counter with a clinch but Ruth pushes him away. Ameobi misses with a jab to the body
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ruth lands with a nice body punch. Ameobi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ameobi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ameobi misses with a double jab
and Ruth counters with a straight right hand. Ameobi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab. Ruth misses with a hook. Ameobi ducked under it nicely. Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ruth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ameobi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ruth throws a hook but Ameobi blocks it. Ruth lands with a good body shot. Ruth throws a looping overhand right but Ameobi ducks down to avoid it. Ruth sizes up Ameobi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ameobi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ameobi throws a head kick that misses and Ruth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ameobi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ruth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3# Ruth lands with a straight right. Ameobi didn't see that one coming. Ameobi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Ameobi is rocked! Ameobi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ameobi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruth finish him? We've been informed that Ameobi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Ruth scores with a jab to the body. Ameobi seems to have recovered his senses. Ruth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ameobi doesn't seem bothered though. Ameobi looks winded! Ruth tests Ameobi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ameobi throws an off balance right hand
#KD# and Ruth counters with a beautiful punch that sends Ameobi to the canvas! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ruth wants to control from the top but Ameobi keeps moving. Ruth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ameobi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2# Ameobi pushes Ruth off and gets back to his feet.
#T4# A cross from Ruth lands. Ruth with a jab. Ruth misses the jab. Ruth connects with the punch. The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ruth moves into range and connects with a jab. Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Ameobi moves away and avoids it. Ameobi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively. Ameobi fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Ruth dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# A telegraphed right hand from Ruth misses the target. Myles Ruth is winning the standup battle so far. Ameobi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruth moves out of range and avoids them all easily. It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ameobi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Ruth misses. Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Shola Ameobi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ameobi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ameobi misses with a double jab
and Ruth counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ameobi misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Ruth.#T1# Ameobi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth. Ruth connects with a single shot there. Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ruth misses with a wild body shot. Ameobi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Ameobi.
Ameobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ameobi can do to turn this around? Ameobi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth counters with a left to the body. Ameobi throws a nice looking combination but Ruth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ruth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Ruth lands a nice shot to the body.
Ameobi is breathing heavily. Ameobi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2# Ruth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ameobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth. Nice body punch from Ruth. 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! A lazy left from Ruth finds it's target. Ruth lands with a hook. Ameobi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ameobi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ameobi walks straight into a right hand from Ruth - that's dropped him! Ruth jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ameobi from any more punishment! Ameobi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Myles Ruth! |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FIVE
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1# Ameobi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Labasil moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Labasil tries to counter with a clinch but Ameobi shakes him off and moves away.#TD2# Labasil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ameobi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Labasil is in Ameobi's guard. Ameobi wants to get back to his feet but Labasil is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Labasil's corner is telling him to maintain position. Labasil stops Ameobi from standing up. Labasil is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Ameobi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Labasil off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Labasil doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ameobi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Krinton Labasil has been cut. Krinton Labasil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ameobi throws a right hand that Labasil ducks under and follows up with a left that Labasil also avoids with ease.#T1# Ameobi throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Labasil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2# Labasil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Labasil tries a head kick but it misses.
Labasil looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ameobi.#TD2# Labasil dives in and scores a takedown into Ameobi's guard.#ES# Ameobi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Labasil is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC# Ameobi breaks the clinch.
Ameobi scores with a head kick. Labasil tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Labasil closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ameobi's guard.#ES# Ameobi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Labasil looks winded! Ameobi is pushing Labasil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2# Labasil successfully pulls guard.
#T2# Ameobi wants to stand but Labasil is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU# Ameobi gets to his feet - Labasil follows without any prompting. #TD2# Labasil shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Labasil showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Ameobi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Ameobi lands a nice hook to Labasil's body. Labasil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3# Ameobi lands with a good body shot. Ameobi lands with an overhand left. Ameobi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ameobi lands a body shot.
Ameobi tries to bum rush Labasil with a series of wild strikes but Labasil uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice jab there from Ameobi. #CUT# That has opened up Krinton Labasil's cut even more. Ameobi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ameobi is looking to wear down Labasil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Labasil takes one on the button.#ROC# Labasil is rocked!#CL# Ameobi instigates a clinch. Labasil is still on wobbly legs! Can Ameobi finish him?#BC# Ameobi breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ameobi lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Labasil falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shola Ameobi! Shola Ameobi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND TWO
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD# Ameobi gets the takedown into side control. Dash manages to get back to half guard. Dash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ameobi is working away from the top position though.#SU# Ameobi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Dash punishes Ameobi's body with a nice straight punch. Dash takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ameobi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ameobi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL# Ameobi clinches. #T1# Ameobi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dash backwards. #BC# Ameobi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ameobi stuffs the takedown.#TD2# Dash dives in and scores a takedown into Ameobi's guard. Ameobi has momentary wrist control but Dash slips an elbow through the middle. Dash wants to pass the guard but Ameobi is keeping the position. Dash stands up over Ameobi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Dash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Dash drops back looking for a leg! Ameobi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ameobi manages to kick Dash off! Dash jumps back into Ameobi's guard. Dash looking to pass the guard. #T2# Ameobi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dash controlling from the top position. Dash scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ameobi is looking to stand up but Dash isn't so interested in that idea. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Ameobi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Ameobi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ameobi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3# Dash throws a body shot but no joy. Ameobi misses the shot to the body. Dash shoots in but no luck this time. Dash looks winded! Dash slips a jab and a cross from Ameobi.
Ameobi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Shola Ameobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dash. Ameobi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Dash tries to close the distance and clinch but Ameobi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dash throws a series of punches but Ameobi avoids them all with ease. Ameobi looks to land a combination but Dash avoids it well. Shola Ameobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ameobi throws a head kick but Dash moves out of range.
#T4# Ameobi misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Ameobi moves into range and clinches up with Dash.#BC# Ameobi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Ameobi rushes Dash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Ameobi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ameobi cracks Dash with a right hand to the side of the head. Ameobi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Dash throws an overhand right that lands on Ameobi's shoulder, as Ameobi tries to avoid the shot. Ameobi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Dash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ameobi.
Ameobi misses the shot to the body. Ameobi scoring well with a low kick there.
Dash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ameobi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shola Ameobi dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Dash walks into a straight right hand from Ameobi. Ameobi jabs Dash to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ameobi scores with a nice strike.#CUT# It looks like Marcus Dash has been cut. Ameobi thuds a left hand into Dash's body. Ameobi throws a right and a left that both miss. And Dash tries to counter it with a takedown but Ameobi pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ameobi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dash moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dash let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. It looks like Ameobi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Dash swings for the body but Ameobi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Oooooh!!! Ameobi has knocked Dash down with a huge combo! Ameobi steps away and waves a wobbly Dash back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ameobi misses with a double jab
and Dash counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Dash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ameobi rather than just go for the knockout. Ameobi throws a right and a left that Dash avoids nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dash! But no joy. Dash is breathing heavily.#T1##TD2# Dash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES# Ameobi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dash throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dash misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice cross by Ameobi. Ameobi scores with a shot to the body.
Ameobi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dash can do to turn this around? Ameobi lands the left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ameobi throws a series of punches but Dash moves out of range. Ameobi throws a nice looking combination but Dash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dash throws a body shot but no joy. Shola Ameobi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Ameobi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Dash lands a glancing blow to the side of Ameobi's head. Ameobi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Ameobi throws a nice looking combination but Dash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD# Ameobi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Ameobi tries to stand and escape but Dash is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Dash trying to control from the bottom.
Shola Ameobi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU# Ameobi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Dash fails to land the takedown. Ameobi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dash backs up against the cage.
#T4# Ameobi lands a lovely overhand right. Dash fails to land the takedown.#CL# Ameobi forces Dash back against the cage and clinches. Dash can't break the clinch.
#BC# Ameobi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ameobi misses with a wild combination.
Dash looks to score with a jab to the body but Ameobi is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shola Ameobi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Marcus Dash's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# Ameobi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dash slips under a jab. Ameobi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# so Dash counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Dash trying to control the position from guard on top but Ameobi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ameobi keeping full guard, as Dash tries to pass. Dash scoring with punches to the head and body. Dash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dash stands up over Ameobi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dash trying to control the position from guard on top but Ameobi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Ameobi is looking to stand up but Dash isn't so interested in that idea. #ES# Ameobi pushes Dash off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ameobi punishes Dash's body with a nice straight punch. Ameobi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dash circles away quickly and effectively. Dash changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dash shoots in but Ameobi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ameobi lands a head shot.#T2# Ameobi cracks Dash with an open hand slap. Dash takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ameobi throws a series of punches but Dash moves out of range. Ameobi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dash doesn't seem bothered though. Dash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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! Ameobi throws a nice looking combination but Dash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dash takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2# Dash shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ameobi's guard. Dash trying to control the position from guard on top but Ameobi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Ameobi has his feet on Dash's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3# Dash misses with a right hand and Ameobi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Dash fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Ameobi rushes Dash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Ameobi manages to break the clinch.
Ameobi throws a series of punches but Dash avoids them all with ease. Ameobi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dash. Dash fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ameobi cracks Dash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4# Dash looks to land a combination but Ameobi avoids it well. #CL# Ameobi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Ameobi manages to break the clinch.
Ameobi tries to bum rush Dash with a series of wild strikes but Dash uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A right-left combo lands from Ameobi. 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! Nice uppercut there from Ameobi. Ameobi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ameobi misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Shola Ameobi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ameobi 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shola Ameobi! A relieved looking Shola Ameobi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Ameobi takes the fight into the clinch. Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Ameobi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ameobi cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs. Ameobi misses with a wild combination.
Ameobi keeps the fight on the outside. Ameobi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ameobi misses with a double jab.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Ameobi.
Ameobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Ameobi moves into range and clinches up with Johnson. Ameobi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.#T1# Johnson stalling the fight.
#BC2# Ameobi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD# Johnson drops Ameobi with a beautiful combination! Ameobi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!#CUT# It looks like Shola Ameobi has been cut. Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ameobi loses concentration momentarily and Johnson pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ameobi crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Johnson finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Johnson! In his post fight interview, Anthony Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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