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Event:
Kings 18: Ghost vs Rock
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1# Hugger staying out of range there. Crowder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Crowder throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2# Crowder gets a takedown into half guard. Crowder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Crowder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Crowder lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hugger trying desperately to get to his feet.
Crowder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Crowder tries to control but Hugger wriggling away. Hugger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Hugger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Crowder controlling the position easily from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Hugger is trying to stand. Crowder controlling from the full mount. Crowder trying to control but Hugger is having none of it. Hugger is bucking up trying to escape but Crowder cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Crowder blocks Hugger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Hugger is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Crowder trying to control but Hugger is having none of it. Crowder working Hugger over with strikes here. #T2# Crowder breaks from Hugger's wrist control and lands an elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crowder lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Crowder lands a couple of good shots and Hugger has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Crowder is looking to control Hugger but Hugger is wriggling around and keeping busy. Hugger trying to get back to his feet but Crowder is in full control for now. Oooh a big shot gets through from Crowder. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Crowder struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3# Crowder is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hugger staying busy and making it hard for Crowder to control. Hugger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Hugger staying busy and making it hard for Crowder to control. Hugger trying to get back to his feet but Crowder is in full control for now. Crowder struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Hugger right now.
#T4# Hugger is trying to stand back up. Hugger staying busy and making it hard for Crowder to control. Hugger wants to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hugger staying busy and making it hard for Crowder to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Crowder dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Crowder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Crowder has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hugger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crowder. Hugger misses with a body kick. Crowder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hugger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Crowder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Hugger throws a hook but Crowder avoids it easily. Crowder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hugger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowder. Tree Hugger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hugger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowder manages to avoid it. Crowder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Crowder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crowder throws a leg kick but Hugger sees it coming and checks it nicely. A big left from Hugger misses. Hugger scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crowder misses the shot to the body. Hugger thows a left - swing and a miss! Crowder goes for a double leg but Hugger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hugger continues to drive forward. Crowder moves out of range as Hugger strikes. A punch combination from Hugger misses. #T1# Crowder keeps the fight on the outside. Hugger needs to keep his hands up - Crowder had a free shot at his head there. Hugger avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Hugger wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance. Hugger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Crowder tries a quick counter leg kick but Hugger is wise to it. Crowder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hugger. Hugger throws a hook but Crowder blocks it. Crowder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crowder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hugger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hugger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hugger cracks a nice hook into Crowder's ribs. Crowder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hugger on the side of the head. Hugger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hugger throws a nice looking combination but Crowder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hugger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crowder backs up against the cage.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Hugger. Crowder does a little dance to reset his feet. As Hugger backs off Crowder throws a huge counter combo but Hugger manages to avoid it all. Crowder tries to clinch up but Hugger circles away and keeps his distance. Hugger misses with a double jab.
Hugger misses with a double jab.
#T2# Hugger tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hugger moves out of range of the body kick from Crowder.
A punch combination from Hugger misses. Hugger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Hugger does a little dance to reset his feet. A little feinted left hand from Hugger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hugger is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it.
Hugger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hugger throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2# Crowder looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hugger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB# Hugger working for submissions but it's allowed Crowder to get to half guard.
#T3##ES# Hugger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL# Hugger closes the distance and clinches. Crowder blocks a body shot from Hugger. Crowder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hugger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Tree Hugger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Crowder. Hugger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hugger. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hugger as Crowder tries to tie him up. Crowder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crowder avoids the elbow strike from Hugger, against the cage.
Crowder blocks an uppercut.
Hugger gets through Crowder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hugger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Hugger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Crowder letting Hugger take a breather here. Hugger avoiding damage.
Crowder stalling the fight.
Hugger has a couple of punches blocked by Crowder.
A short uppercut from Hugger. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Crowder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hugger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hugger misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short body shot lands from Hugger as the two fighters clinch.
Hugger has a couple of punches blocked by Crowder.
Crowder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Crowder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Hugger dominated that second round. That's time! Hugger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Hugger 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. Hugger looks to land a combination but Crowder avoids it well. Crowder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hugger is out of range. Crowder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hugger 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. Hugger swats away the attempt to clinch by Crowder. Crowder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hugger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crowder scrambles back to his feet. Hugger looks to clinch and Crowder counters with a series of strikes. Hugger will be more careful next time no doubt. Hugger throws a leg kick #TD2# and Crowder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hugger won't be happy with that. Crowder is staying tight to Hugger's torso, preventing him from escaping. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hugger tries to escape but Crowder is in control. Crowder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hugger keeps working. #T1# Hugger tries to get back to half guard but can't. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Crowder trying to control the position but Hugger is working away. Hugger bucks up and tries to throw Crowder off but instead Crowder has got his back! The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crowder's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Crowder lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hugger's head.#T2# Crowder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Crowder lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hugger.
A lull in the action here.
Hugger is trying to break free.
Hugger is trying to stand back up. Crowder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Crowder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3# Hugger is trying to stand back up. Crowder trying to control momentarily.
Hugger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Crowder trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2# Crowder working for the choke. #T4# Hugger trying to get back to his feet but Crowder is in full control for now. Crowder tries to get the hooks in deep but Hugger pushed the leg off. Crowder keeps control of the position easily here as Hugger tries to buck him off.
Hugger is trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crowder is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hugger. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that's the end of the fight! Dante Crowder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Crowder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Crowder!
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Event:
Kings 15: Zhao vs Krylov
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Hugger misses. Badildoon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Badildoon tests Hugger's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hugger throws the left hand but Badildoon avoids the punch easily. Badildoon tries to counter by clinching up but Hugger breaks away and moves out of range. Badildoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hugger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Badildoon avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hugger fails to land with a series of punches.
Badildoon takes one to the chin there. Hugger keeps the fight on the outside. Badildoon slips a jab and a cross from Hugger.
Hugger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badildoon.
Tree Hugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Hugger misses. Hugger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Badildoon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Badildoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badildoon working aggressively here.
Badildoon avoids the elbow strike from Hugger, against the cage.
Badildoon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Badildoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hugger. Badildoon throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Badildoon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hugger backwards. Badildoon has a couple of punches blocked by Hugger.
Hugger blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Badildoon.
Hugger misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Badildoon as Hugger tries to tie him up. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A nice right hand lands inside from Badildoon.
It looks like Tree Hugger has been cut. Badildoon tries to work over Hugger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Badildoon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Still in the clinch, Badildoon scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters up against the cage, Hugger throws an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hugger. A short left from Badildoon. Badildoon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Badildoon. Badildoon misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hugger has Badildoon pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Badildoon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Badildoon scores with a shot to the side of Hugger's head. Badildoon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Badildoon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hugger scores with a nice hook to the head. Badildoon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Badildoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hugger misses with some punches.
Badildoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hugger backwards. Badildoon working aggressively here.
Hugger blocks a body shot from Badildoon. Hugger throws a punch but it's blocked by Badildoon. Badildoon takes a shot to the head. Badildoon misses with a hook from the clinch. Badildoon misses with a hook from the clinch. Hugger looking to slow down the pace here. Hugger lands with a short shot to the head.
Badildoon is rocked! Badildoon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hugger throws a head punch that misses. Oh Badildoon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hugger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hugger fails to land. Badildoon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hugger fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Badildoon. Hugger throws a head punch that misses. Hugger throws a head punch that misses. Badildoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hugger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Badildoon up against the cage. Badildoon blocking some punches.
Hugger misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hugger fails to land. Hugger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Badildoon avoids it. Badildoon tries to score a body lock takedown but Hugger shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Badildoon blocks an uppercut.
Badildoon blocks an uppercut.
Badildoon misses with some punches.
Hugger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hugger misses with a short punch on the inside. Badildoon blocks an uppercut.
Badildoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badildoon blocks an uppercut.
Hugger misses with a short punch on the inside. Hugger misses with a punch on the inside.
Hugger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badildoon seems to have got his legs back now. A short right from Badildoon. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Badildoon misses with the head strike.
Hugger trying to stall but Badildoon improves his position.
Hugger throws a head punch that misses. Badildoon misses with some punches.
Badildoon blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Badildoon.
A short right from Badildoon. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hugger blocking some punches.
Badildoon tries to work over Hugger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Badildoon throws a head punch that misses. Badildoon tries a body shot but Hugger blocks it.
Hugger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch blocked on the inside by Hugger. Badildoon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hugger misses with a punch to the body.
Hugger lands a hook to the side of the head. Badildoon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hugger misses with a punch to the body.
Badildoon has a couple of punches blocked by Hugger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short body shot lands from Badildoon as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Badildoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hugger misses with a punch to the body.
Badildoon misses with a body punch.
Badildoon misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akara Badildoon will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tree Hugger's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hugger throws a right hand that Badildoon ducks under and follows up with a left that Badildoon also avoids with ease. Badildoon throws a body shot but no joy. Hugger unleashes a big counter combination but Badildoon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hugger misses with a low kick as Badildoon jumps back. Hugger rushes Badildoon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hugger. Badildoon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hugger looking to stall.
Badildoon tries to work over Hugger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Badildoon scores with a hook to the body. Badildoon lands with a light punch inside. Hugger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badildoon blocking some punches.
Hugger tries a body shot but Badildoon blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hugger misses with a punch on the inside.
Hugger has a couple of punches blocked by Badildoon.
A body shot lands from Badildoon.
Badildoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badildoon blocking some punches.
Hugger misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hugger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hugger takes a shot to the head. Badildoon lands a nice uppercut. Hugger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badildoon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huggers head. Hugger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hugger has a couple of punches blocked by Badildoon.
Nice body punch from Hugger. Badildoon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badildoon lands a hook that snaps the head of Hugger backwards. Hugger is stalling here.
Hugger misses with a punch on the inside.
Hugger tries to throw a body punch but Badildoon avoids it by throwing Hugger back against the cage. Hugger working aggressively here.
Badildoon has a couple of punches blocked by Hugger.
Badildoon digs a right hand underneath Hugger's ribcage. Hugger let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nice body punch from Badildoon. Hugger is looking to control Badildoon's arms but Badildoon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hugger has his back to the cage. Badildoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hugger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badildoon's elbow. Badildoon lands a shot to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Badildoon throws a head punch that misses. Badildoon tries to throw a body punch but Hugger avoids it by throwing Badildoon back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Badildoon.
Hugger swings wildly with an uppercut but Badildoon uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Hugger fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Badildoon. Hugger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badildoon backwards. Hugger trying to stall but Badildoon improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Badildoon.
Badildoon scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Badildoon - that landed with a thud.
Hugger is breathing heavily. Badildoon lands a body punch in the clinch. Badildoon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badildoon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hugger has a couple of punches blocked by Badildoon.
Badildoon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badildoon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Badildoon lands with a light punch inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Badildoon. Badildoon blocks an uppercut.
Badildoon lands a right hand. Hugger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akara Badildoon has scored more points in the clinch so far. A right hand to the body from Badildoon.
Badildoon scores with a nice hook to the head. Hugger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badildoon scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hugger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Badildoon misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Badildoon. Badildoon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Badildoon scores with an uppercut up the middle. Badildoon can't find room to land a body shot as Hugger controls the action.
Badildoon scores with an uppercut up the middle. 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 head punch on the inside from Badildoon fails to land. Hugger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hugger trying to control the position but instead, Badildoon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hugger into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Badildoon scores with a nice hook to the head. Badildoon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hugger. Badildoon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hugger can do to turn this around? Badildoon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Badildoon on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Badildoon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Badildoon. Badildoon works on Hugger's body with a couple of short punches. Hugger misses with a short punch on the inside. Badildoon working aggressively here.
Badildoon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hugger prevents a body shot from Badildoon. Badildoon tries to throw a body punch but Hugger avoids it by throwing Badildoon back against the cage. Badildoon lands a right hand. Hugger lands a hook that snaps the head of Badildoon backwards. Badildoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hugger misses with a hook from the clinch. Badildoon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hugger backwards. Badildoon lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akara Badildoon dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tree Hugger's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hugger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Badildoon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hugger needs to keep his hands up - Badildoon had a free shot at his head there. Badildoon stuns Hugger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Badildoon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hugger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hugger throws a chopping leg kick but Badildoon manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Hugger misses with a double jab.
Hugger walks into a stiff left hand from Badildoon. Badildoon lands a jab to the head.
Hugger tries to clinch up. Hugger on the wrong end of a nice jab. Badildoon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hugger sprawling to the canvas! Hugger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Badildoon finish him?!
Hugger is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hugger tries to clinch but Badildoon is having none of it. Hugger is still on wobbly legs! Can Badildoon finish him? Hugger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hugger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badildoon circles away quickly and effectively. Badildoon stuns Hugger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A swing and a miss from Hugger. Good shot there by Badildoon. Badildoon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Badildoon has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Badildoon scores with an uppercut up the middle. Badildoon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Hugger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Badildoon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Badildoon. Badildoon lands on the inside with an uppercut. Badildoon gets through Hugger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Badildoon fails to land. Badildoon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huggers head. Badildoon misses with a hook from the clinch. Hugger seems to have recovered his senses. Badildoon blocking some punches.
Hugger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badildoon tries a body shot but Hugger blocks it.
Badildoon blocks a body shot from Hugger. Badildoon tries a body shot but Hugger blocks it.
Hugger misses with a short punch on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Badildoon. Badildoon digs a right hand into Hugger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hugger's gas tank. Hugger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Good body shot from Badildoon.
Badildoon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hugger's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Badildoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hugger misses with a short punch on the inside. Badildoon working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hugger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badildoon blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Badildoon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short uppercut from Badildoon. Badildoon lands a hook that snaps the head of Hugger backwards. Badildoon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hugger backwards. Still in the clinch, Badildoon scores with a nice short uppercut. Badildoon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Badildoon. Badildoon tries to throw a body punch but Hugger avoids it by throwing Badildoon back against the cage. Badildoon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hugger backwards. Badildoon misses with a punch on the inside.
Badildoon gets through Hugger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Badildoon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Badildoon.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Badildoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Badildoon.
Badildoon lands a shoulder strike. Hugger looking to slow down the pace here. Hugger wants to stall.
Hugger blocks a body shot from Badildoon. Hugger misses with an elbow strike.
Badildoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hugger. Akara Badildoon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Badildoon as Hugger tries to tie him up. Hugger misses with a hook from the clinch. Hugger misses with the head strike.
Badildoon blocks a body shot from Hugger. A nice left hand lands by Hugger.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hugger misses with a body punch.
Hugger is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Badildoon as Hugger tries to tie him up. Badildoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hugger backwards. Badildoon lands with a short shot to the head. Hugger misses with a punch on the inside.
Hugger throws a head punch that misses. Hugger misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hugger throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Hugger. Tree Hugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Badildoon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Akara Badildoon showed his dominance in that final round. Well Badildoon 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akara Badildoon! |
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Event:
Kings 12: Mongrel vs Bailey
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Hugger.
Hugger throws a sloppy head kick and Squatter moves out of range easily. Squatter misses with a takedown attempt - Hugger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Squatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hugger stuffs the takedown. Hugger misses with a low kick.
#TD2# Squatter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hugger on his heels. He'll look to pass Hugger's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2# Squatter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hugger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Squatter manages to pass to side control. #SUB2# Hugger pushes Squatter off, looking to escape but Squatter dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Hugger is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Squatty Squatter!
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Event:
Kings 9: Mongrel vs Chief
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1# Nunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hugger misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Hugger clinches up with Nunes and pushes him back against the cage. Nunes wants to take the fight to the mat but Hugger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head. #CUT# It looks like Renan Nunes has been cut. Nunes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hugger pulls him back up using the underhooks. Hugger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stalling in the clinch from Hugger.
Hugger slows down the pace here.
Hugger gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Good body shot from Hugger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hugger misses with the head strike.
Hugger is struggling to control the position. Hugger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hugger is defending well for now. Hugger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards. Hugger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nunes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hugger. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hugger. Nunes takes a shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hugger. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hugger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hugger. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nunes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hugger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nunes up against the cage. Hugger stalling.
Hugger seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2# Hugger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Nunes has a couple of punches blocked by Hugger.
A head punch on the inside from Hugger fails to land. Hugger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuness head. Hugger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuness head. Hugger slowing the pace effectively. Hugger stops a takedown attempt from Nunes.
Tree Hugger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Nunes. Hugger lands with a short shot to the head. Come on Hugger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nunes takes a shot to the head. #T3# Hugger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hugger has Nunes pressed against the cage.
Hugger lands with a left to the head. Hugger scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hugger lands with a right to the head. Nunes letting Hugger take a breather here. Nunes fails to pull guard.
Hugger scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short uppercut from Hugger. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hugger. Hugger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hugger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow. Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4# Nunes tries to pull guard but Hugger holds him up against the cage and eventually Nunes drops back down to his feet.
Hugger scores with a hook to the body. Nunes looks winded! This has been an exciting period of action! Hugger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nunes is defending well for now. Hugger working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nunes dodges an elbow strike from Hugger.
Nunes missing with knees to the body.
Hugger lands with a left to the head. A short uppercut from Hugger. Hugger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hugger lands an uppercut. Hugger lands with a right to the head. Hugger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards. Hugger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hugger lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Hugger dominated that round. The cut man is working on Renan Nunes's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Hugger forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches. Tree Hugger has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hugger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nunes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hugger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Hugger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around? Nunes tries for a takedown but Hugger manages to get underhooks.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hugger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head. Hugger lands with a short shot to the head. Hugger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards. Nunes is looking to break free of the clinch but Hugger has double underhooks. A short right from Hugger on the inside. Nunes is breathing heavily. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Nunes is trying to drag Hugger to the mat but Hugger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1# Hugger prevents a body shot from Nunes. Nunes trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Hugger on the inside. Hugger misses with an elbow over the top. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Nunes blocks an elbow strike from Hugger.
Hugger stalling the fight.
Hugger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hugger taking a breather. Hugger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hugger scores with a nice hook to the head. Hugger lands with a short shot to the head. #T2# A nice left hand lands by Hugger.
Nunes goes for a takedown attempt but Hugger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tree Hugger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Nunes. Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hugger.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hugger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nunes is out of range and Hugger settles back down. Hugger throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease. #CL# Hugger forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches. Hugger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards. Hugger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nunes takes a shot to the head. Nunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hugger lands a right hand. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hugger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hugger digs a right hand underneath Nunes's ribcage. Nunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3# Hugger lands with a short shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Hugger scores with a nice short uppercut. Hugger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Hugger.
Hugger lands a nice uppercut. Hugger scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hugger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Still in the clinch, Hugger scores with a nice short uppercut. Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside. The referee calls for Hugger to work.
Hugger lands a body punch. #T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by Hugger. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hugger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Hugger. Hugger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hugger lands a right hand. Hugger is working Nunes over against the cage. Hugger just leaning against Nunes, taking a breather. A short right from Hugger on the inside. Hugger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuness head. Hugger works on Nunes's body with a couple of short punches. A short left from Hugger. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hugger. Hugger lands with a right to the head. Hugger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC# Nunes is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Hugger dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Renan Nunes's cut. That's time! Hugger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Hugger lunges at Nunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nunes's hand. Nunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hugger.
Nunes wants to counter the offense by Hugger and move into the clinch position. Hugger misses with a low kick. Nunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hugger manages to avoid it. Sloppy strikes from Hugger. Those never looked like landing. Hugger tries to land a front kick but Nunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nunes throws a leg kick but Hugger sees it coming and moves out of range. Hugger lands with a nice combination. Nunes backs away looking to recover. Hugger throws a nice looking combination but Nunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nunes defending well as Hugger loads up on a big left hand. Nunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hugger.
Nunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Hugger. Tree Hugger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nunes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hugger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nunes scrambles back to his feet.#T1# Hugger misses the jab. Hugger throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease. Nunes feints the counter takedown. A head kick from Nunes lands but Hugger takes it in his stride. #CL# Hugger gets a clinch. Hugger lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Hugger. Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head. Hugger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hugger scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hugger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Nunes letting Hugger take a breather here. A shot in the inside from Hugger. #T2# Come on Hugger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nunes being controlled against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hugger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow. Hugger stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tree Hugger. Nunes shoots in for a takedown but Hugger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tree Hugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice leg kick lands there from Nunes. Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hugger jabs at Nunes's body. Nice body kick from Nunes.#CL# Hugger clinches. Nunes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hugger is defending well. Hugger looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3# Nunes tries to work over Hugger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hugger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hugger stalling against the cage.
Hugger lands an uppercut. Hugger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards. Hugger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A right hand to the body from Hugger.
Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head. Renan Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hugger leaning against his opponent.
Hugger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hugger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hugger lands with a short shot to the head. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hugger works on Nunes's body with a couple of short punches. Hugger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hugger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away. Hugger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards. Hugger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Hugger. Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD# Hugger drops Nunes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nunes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Nunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Hugger finish him? A shot in the inside from Hugger. Hugger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hugger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hugger.
A short right from Hugger. Tree Hugger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hugger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The referee is keeping an eye on Hugger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hugger creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nunes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nunes drops to his knees and Hugger pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tree Hugger!
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Event:
Kings 4: Canyon vs Mongrel
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1# Hugger throws a series of punches but Collaran moves out of range. Hugger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collaran. Hugger throws a right and a left that Collaran avoids nicely. Hugger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collaran counters with a lovely straight right hand! Collaran lands a slapping body shot.
Collaran connects with a looping right hand.
Hugger misses with a wild body shot. Collaran checks a low kick from Hugger. The fighters circling - Hugger throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hugger throws a series of punches but Collaran moves out of range. Collaran throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Collaran digs a good hook to Hugger's body.
Hugger looks to land a combination but Collaran avoids it well. Hugger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A cross from Collaran lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Hugger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collaran. Collaran blocking some punches.
Collaran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hugger misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Hugger stalling the fight.
Collaran misses with a hook from the clinch. Hugger lands a right hand. Hugger blocking some punches.
Collaran blocks an uppercut.
Collaran avoiding damage as Hugger throws knees to the body.
Collaran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hugger backwards. Hugger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Collaran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Collaran swings wildly with an uppercut but Hugger uses good head movement to avoid it. Collaran blocks a body shot from Hugger. Hugger lands with a light punch inside. Hugger stalls. Collaran throws a head punch that misses. Collaran blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hugger. Hugger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A shot in the inside from Hugger. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Collaran blocks an uppercut.
Collaran misses with a hook from the clinch. Collaran misses with a short punch on the inside. Hugger working aggressively here.
Collaran misses with a body punch.
Collaran has a couple of punches blocked by Hugger.
Collaran throws a head punch that misses. Hugger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A short uppercut from Hugger. Collaran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Collaran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hugger controlling the action here for a moment.
Hugger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Still in the clinch, Hugger scores with a nice short uppercut. Collaran misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Hugger to work.
#T3# Collaran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hugger backwards. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hugger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A short right from Collaran. Hugger stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tree Hugger. Collaran scores with a body shot.
A jab from Hugger misses. Collaran throws a looping overhand right but Hugger ducks down to avoid it. Collaran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hugger.
Hugger throws a series of punches but Collaran avoids them all with ease. Hugger throws the left hand but Collaran avoids the punch easily. Hugger walks into a left hand. Hugger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collaran lands the left hand. Hugger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collaran was well out of range. Poor timing from Hugger. Collaran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hugger looks to land a combination but Collaran avoids it well. A jab from Collaran misses. #T4# Hugger misses with a jab to the body
and Collaran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hugger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collaran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hugger moves forwards but Collaran connects with a nice, crisp jab. Collaran looks to land a right hand but Hugger moved out of range. Collaran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hugger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL# Hugger clinches up against the cage. Hugger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hugger misses with a short punch on the inside. Hugger effectively controlling the action here. A head punch on the inside from Collaran fails to land. Collaran being controlled against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Collaran. Hugger avoiding damage.
Collaran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hugger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collaran scores with a shot to the side of Hugger's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Still in the clinch, Hugger scores with a nice short uppercut. Collaran lands a body punch in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tree Hugger will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Collaran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hugger. Hugger throws a big counter combination but Collaran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hugger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hugger misses with a combination
and Collaran counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# Hugger drives through and clinches with Collaran against the cage.
Hugger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hugger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hugger throws a punch but it's blocked by Collaran. Hugger blocks an uppercut.
Collaran misses with a hook from the clinch. Hugger misses with a hook from the clinch. Hugger leaning his opponent against the cage. Collaran letting Hugger take a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hugger tries to throw a body punch but Collaran avoids it by throwing Hugger back against the cage. Collaran lands a nice uppercut. Hugger working aggressively here.
Collaran working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1# Collaran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hugger lands a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Hugger.
Collaran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collaran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hugger. Hugger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hugger gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Hugger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Collaran blocking some punches.
Collaran dodges an elbow strike from Hugger.
A short right from Hugger. Hugger leaning against his opponent.
Hugger stalls. Collaran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collaran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huggers head. Collaran misses with a hook from the clinch. Come on Hugger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2# Collaran misses with a short punch on the inside. Hugger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hugger is pushing Collaran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Hugger misses with the head strike.
Hugger leaning against his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hugger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hugger. Hugger swings wildly with an uppercut but Collaran uses good head movement to avoid it. Collaran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huggers head. Hugger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collaran backwards. Collaran misses with some punches.
Hugger taking a breather. Hugger lands a body punch in the clinch. Collaran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hugger. Collaran misses with a short punch on the inside. Collaran lands a left hand.
#T3# Collaran throws a head punch that misses. Still in the clinch, Collaran scores with a nice short uppercut. Collaran blocking some punches.
Hugger slowing the pace effectively. Tree Hugger has scored more points in the clinch so far. Collaran tries to throw a body punch but Hugger avoids it by throwing Collaran back against the cage. Collaran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hugger blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hugger fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Collaran.
Collaran misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Collaran avoiding damage as Hugger throws knees to the body.
Collaran lands a body punch in the clinch. Collaran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hugger. Collaran blocks the elbow strike.
Hugger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hugger misses with a short punch on the inside. Hugger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hugger swings wildly with an uppercut but Collaran uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# A nice left hand lands by Hugger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Collaran throws a head punch that misses. Hugger misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hugger. Collaran lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Collaran. Hugger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Collaran up against the cage. Hugger swings wildly with an uppercut but Collaran uses good head movement to avoid it. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hugger gets through Collaran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hugger. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hugger. Hugger lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Collaran. Collaran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hugger. A short right from Hugger. Hugger working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Hugger dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Hugger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collaran throws out the jab. Hugger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# Hugger clinches. Collaran misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hugger blocks a body shot from Collaran. Hugger lands a left hand.
Hugger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collaran. Hugger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Collaran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Collaran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hugger misses with a hook from the clinch. Hugger avoiding damage.
Collaran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hugger backwards. Hugger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collaran backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hugger stalling the fight.
Collaran swings wildly with an uppercut but Hugger uses good head movement to avoid it. Hugger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1# Hugger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Collaran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hugger.
Collaran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hugger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The referee calls for Hugger to work.
Hugger stalling in the clinch.
Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Collaran's head. Still in the clinch, Hugger scores with a nice short uppercut. Hugger stalling.
Hugger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collaran backwards. Collaran lands a right hand. Hugger misses with an elbow strike.
Hugger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collaran can do to turn this around? Collaran misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hugger. Hugger lands with a short shot to the head. Collaran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# 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! Hugger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collarans head. Collaran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hugger. Collaran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hugger. Collaran lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hugger working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hugger working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hugger. Hugger leaning against his opponent.
Hugger lands with a right to the head. Hugger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hugger scores with a shoulder strike. Collaran swings wildly with an uppercut but Hugger uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by Hugger.
Collaran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hugger. Collaran has a couple of punches blocked by Hugger.
Hugger lands with a light punch inside. Collaran misses with the head strike.
Hugger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Hugger scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC# Collaran is rocked! A shot in the inside from Hugger. Collaran is still on wobbly legs! Can Hugger finish him? A short right from Hugger. Hugger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Come on Hugger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hugger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hugger lands with a light punch inside. Hugger has Collaran pressed against the cage.
Hugger looking to throw knees to the head but Collaran is blocking nicely.
Hugger just leaning against Collaran, taking a breather. Collaran seems to have recovered his senses. Collaran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hugger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Collaran misses with the head strike.
Collaran has a couple of punches blocked by Hugger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch blocked on the inside by Collaran. Hugger lands a hook that snaps the head of Collaran backwards. Collaran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collaran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Hugger lands a hook to the side of the head. Hugger looks to throw an elbow but misses. Collaran misses with a punch on the inside.
Hugger stalling in the clinch.
Collaran misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Hugger.
Hugger has a couple of punches blocked by Collaran.
A nice left hand lands by Collaran.
Marquise Collaran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collaran. Hugger presses Collaran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Collaran misses with the head strike.
Collaran lands a nice shot to the body. Hugger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collaran. Collaran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hugger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hugger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hugger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collaran blocking some punches.
Tree Hugger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Stalling in the clinch from Hugger.
Hugger stalls.
And that's the end of the fight! Tree Hugger showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hugger, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tree Hugger!
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Event:
Kings 1: Grand Opening
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1# Hugger throws a leg kick but Morrison checks it. Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hugger is looking to chop away at Morrison's legs. #CL# Hugger closes the distance and clinches. Hugger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Morrison wants to take the fight to the mat but Hugger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hugger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards. Morrison dodges an elbow strike from Hugger.
Hugger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrison backwards. Hugger lands on the inside with an uppercut. Morrison wants to take the fight to the mat but Hugger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC# Hugger breaks the clinch.
Hugger misses with a double jab.
Hugger throws a nice looking combination but Morrison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL# Hugger moves into range and clinches up with Morrison. This has been an exciting period of action! Hugger pressing his opponent against the cage. Hugger stops a takedown attempt from Morrison.
Tree Hugger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison. Hugger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hugger.#T1##BC# Hugger breaks from the clinch.
Morrison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hugger closes the distance and lands a one-two. Hugger throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL# Hugger drives through and clinches with Morrison against the cage.
Morrison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hugger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hugger gets through Morrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Hugger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hugger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Morrison takes one on the button.#CL# Morrison tries to keep at a distance but Hugger has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Morrison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hugger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hugger is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hugger scores with a nice hook to the head. A nice left hand lands by Hugger.
#T2# Hugger scores with a shoulder strike. Hugger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC# Morrison is rocked! Morrison tries to score a body lock takedown but Hugger shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Morrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Hugger finish him? Hugger is defending well against a takedown attempt. Morrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Hugger. Morrison seems to have recovered his senses. Morrison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hugger. Morrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hugger pulls him back up using the underhooks. Morrison looks winded!#BC# Hugger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hugger ducks under a wild hook from Morrison. A right-left combo lands from Hugger. Hugger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Morrison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hugger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morrison circles away quickly and effectively. Tree Hugger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morrison slips a jab and a cross from Hugger.
Hugger works the jab nicely. Hugger connects with a body shot.#CL# Hugger clinches up with Morrison and pushes him back against the cage. Morrison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hugger pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3# Nice shot by Hugger. Hugger misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.#TD2# Morrison dives in and scores a takedown into Hugger's guard. Morrison distracts Hugger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Morrison working some strikes from top position. Morrison advances position into side control! Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hugger keeps working. Hugger pushes Morrison away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morrison gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Morrison trying to control the position but Hugger is working away. Hugger is pushing Morrison's head away, looking to escape. Morrison manages to hold on to the position though.#T4# Morrison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Morrison grinds an elbow into Hugger's temple. Hugger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Hugger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrison on the ground. Morrison working the body and head with strikes. Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hugger keeps working. Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Morrison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morrison scoring with punches from side control. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morrison cracks Hugger with an elbow. That is naaassty. Morrison is chipping away with strikes.
Morrison cracks Hugger with a big elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Hugger dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Hugger has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Hugger breaks from the clinch.
Hugger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tree Hugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hugger misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy. Hugger throws a right and a left that Morrison avoids nicely. Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here. Tree Hugger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morrison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nice cross by Hugger. Hugger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Hugger has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Hugger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hugger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Donk. Hugger catches Morrison right on the button with a cross. Hugger misses with a few strikes there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hugger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1##CL# Hugger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hugger stalling the fight.
Hugger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hugger is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hugger working some nice short punches in the clinch. Morrison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hugger walks away with a smile on his face. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Hugger clinches up against the cage. Morrison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hugger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tree Hugger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.#CL# Hugger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morrison is looking to take this one to the mat. Hugger stalling.
Hugger is defending well against a takedown attempt. Morrison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC# Hugger breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Morrison tries to clinch up. Hugger connects with the punch.#CL# Hugger gets in close and instigates a clinch. Morrison goes for a takedown attempt but Hugger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hugger misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hugger is looking to score with low kicks. Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hugger throws out the jab. Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here. An inside leg kick from Hugger misses. Hugger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.#TD2# Morrison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Morrison is nestled in close to Hugger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Hugger has hold of Morrison's hands but Morrison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Hugger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3# Morrison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hugger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Morrison wants to control but Hugger is keeping him busy. Hugger wants to get back to his feet. Frank Morrison has got the better of the ground game so far. Morrison slips a nice elbow through Hugger's hands, connecting with Hugger's forehead. Hugger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morrison moves nicely into side control. Morrison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Morrison working the head with strikes. Hugger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Morrison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4# Hugger is pushing Morrison's head away, looking to escape. Morrison manages to hold on to the position though. Check out the look on Morrison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hugger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hugger is not content to let Morrison control the position. Hugger is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Morrison working the ground and pound. Morrison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Hugger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Morrison is controlling him well. Morrison working the head and body with strikes. Hugger is not in a great position here, taking some shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Hugger dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Hugger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morrison dives in and grabs Hugger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hugger pushes down on Morrison's head and hops out. Hugger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hugger. Hugger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hugger looks to land a combination but Morrison avoids it well. Hugger throws a series of strikes that have Morrison backpedaling.
Hugger works the jab nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Hugger has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
Morrison is working for takedown but Hugger is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC# Hugger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Hugger moves into range and clinches up with Morrison. Morrison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Tree Hugger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.#T1# Morrison looking for a takedown. Morrison jumps guard but Hugger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Hugger manages to break the clinch.
Morrison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Morrison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hugger throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.#CL# Morrison gets tackled into the cage by Hugger. Hugger maintains the clinch. Hugger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Morrison changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hugger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hugger catches Morrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Morrison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hugger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morrison. It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Hugger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Morrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Morrison is looking to clinch but Hugger is avoiding it.
Hugger getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hugger dips to his left and cracks Morrison with an uppercut! Hugger tries a low kick but Morrison avoids it. A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hugger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around? Hugger misses with a series of wild punches.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hugger tried to score with a low kick but Morrison checks it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.#TD2# Morrison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Hugger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morrison scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3# Morrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Morrison wants to control but Hugger is keeping him busy. Hugger wants to get back to his feet.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard. Morrison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Hugger wants to get back to his feet.
Hugger scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Morrison manages to mount him!
Morrison raining down hammerfists from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Morrison landing shots from mount. Hugger wants to get back to his feet.
Morrison lands a couple of good shots and Hugger has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Morrison is landing with strikes from the back. Hugger grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Morrison loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hugger hold on?
#ROC2# Hugger is rocked! Morrison gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Oh Hugger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hugger covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Morrison is punishing Hugger with strikes - can he finish him?! Frank Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Morrison slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tree Hugger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morrison lands shots from the back.
And that's the end of the fight! Tree Hugger showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hugger, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tree Hugger!
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