 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Kings 18: Ghost vs Rock
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Aurelios with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saprykin to score with a decent uppercut.
Aurelios is looking to land body kicks.
Saprykin slips a jab and a cross from Aurelios.
Aurelios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aurelios throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saprykin ducks under a wild hook from Aurelios.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saprykin.
Saprykin sizes up Aurelios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saprykin misses with a two punch combination.
Aurelios dodges the punch combination from Saprykin.
Stanislav Saprykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Saprykin.
Saprykin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aurelios. Aurelios circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saprykin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelios manages to avoid it.
Saprykin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aurelios.
Aurelios misses with a wild body shot.
Saprykin throws a big counter combination but Aurelios scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Aurelios 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saprykin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Saprykin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saprykin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saprykin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aurelios in his tracks.
Aurelios ducks under a wild hook from Saprykin.
Aurelios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saprykin.
Saprykin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aurelios on the side of the head.
Aurelios fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Saprykin as Aurelios shoots in.
A head kick misses from Aurelios.
Aurelios moves forwards but Saprykin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saprykin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Saprykin. That snapped Aurelios's head back.
Saprykin throws a series of punches but Aurelios moves out of range.
Stanislav Saprykin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelios with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saprykin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanislav Saprykin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelios.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelios with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saprykin to score with a decent uppercut.
Saprykin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Saprykin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#
Aurelios is rocked!
Aurelios swinging wildly here.
Aurelios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aurelios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aurelios drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saprykin defends it well.
Aurelios shoots in for a double leg but Saprykin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saprykin with a jab.
Saprykin digs a good hook to Aurelios's body.
Saprykin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aurelios tries to clinch but Saprykin moves out of range.
Saprykin throws a jab when Aurelios was well out of range.
Saprykin scores with a shot to the body.
Saprykin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aurelios is looking to clinch. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Saprykin sends Aurelios down but not out. Saprykin dives into side control looking to finish.
Aurelios is still in real trouble! Can Saprykin finish him?#T3#
Saprykin working the strikes but Aurelios uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aurelios avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saprykin.
Aurelios missing with punches from the bottom.
Aurelios seems to have recovered his senses.
Aurelios is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saprykin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saprykin's back!#SUB2#
Aurelios patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Saprykin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aurelios's guard. Nice work there by Saprykin.
Aurelios manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saprykin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Saprykin wants to get back to his feet but Aurelios is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Aurelios decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Saprykin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Saprykin.
Aurelios takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saprykin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aurelios circles away quickly and effectively.
Aurelios takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saprykin scores with a sloppy right hand. Aurelios should have avoided that one.
Saprykin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saprykin catches Aurelios with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saprykin misses with a series of wild punches.
Saprykin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aurelios at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Saprykin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Saprykin lands a jab-cross combination.
Aurelios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saprykin finds it's way round the side to connect with Aurelios's head.
A head kick misses from Aurelios.
Stanislav Saprykin is winning the standup battle so far.
Aurelios has a takedown stuffed.
Saprykin lands a jab-cross combination.
Aurelios tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saprykin defends well and Aurelios ends up having to push Saprykin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saprykin lunges at Aurelios with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aurelios's hand.
Aurelios dodges the punch combination from Saprykin.
Aurelios gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saprykin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelios looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stanislav Saprykin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelios.
Nice body punch from Saprykin. #T1#
Aurelios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saprykin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelios can do to turn this around?
Saprykin lands with a shot to the body.
Saprykin scores with a three punch combo!
Aurelios shoots in and drives through. Saprykin sprawls well.
Aurelios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saprykin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saprykin scores with a shot to the body.
Aurelios has his takedown stuffed
and Saprykin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aurelios is trying desperately to land a takedown but Saprykin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aurelios.
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!
Saprykin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aurelios wants to counter the offense by Saprykin and move into the clinch position.
Saprykin throws a good cross that connects.
Saprykin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelios manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aurelios or perhaps it was just good defense by Saprykin, which made it look bad. #T2#
A jab lands there for Saprykin.
Aurelios throws a push kick but Saprykin slaps the foot to one side.
Saprykin is looking for a counter combo.
Saprykin cracks Aurelios with a good jab.
Aurelios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saprykin swivels and escapes.
Aurelios swinging wildly here.
A jab from Saprykin does it's job there.#TD2#
Aurelios shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aurelios showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Saprykin has one foot on Aurelios's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Saprykin.
#T3#
Aurelios doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saprykin lands a jab to Aurelios's midsection.
Saprykin tries to bum rush Aurelios with a series of wild strikes but Aurelios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saprykin leaves Aurelios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saprykin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aurelios fails with a takedown attempt.
Aurelios is breathing heavily.
Saprykin scores with a hook to the body. Aurelios takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saprykin lands a jab.
Aurelios has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saprykin connects with a jab.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Aurelios or perhaps it was just good defense by Saprykin, which made it look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saprykin lands a head shot.
Saprykin misses with a body shot.
Saprykin digs a good hook to Aurelios's body.
Saprykin connects with the punch.
Saprykin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aurelios takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marcus Aurelios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Saprykin. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saprykin lands a nice shot to the body.
Saprykin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aurelios slips a straight right by Saprykin.
Aurelios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Saprykin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Saprykin and sends Aurelios crashing to the mat! Saprykin follows him down to the mat - Aurelios regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Aurelios regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saprykin.
Aurelios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saprykin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saprykin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aurelios on the ground.
Aurelios pulls Saprykin in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aurelios can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saprykin trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saprykin postures up in Aurelios's guard and throws a big left but Aurelios blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saprykin throws a strike but Aurelios rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Saprykin is looking to sweep but instead, Aurelios has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Aurelios stops Saprykin from getting back to his feet.
Aurelios sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saprykin wants to stand back up but Aurelios manages to pass into side control.
Aurelios controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saprykin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aurelios's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stanislav Saprykin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Aurelios lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU2#
Aurelios gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Saprykin works Aurelios's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Saprykin as he connects with a hook.
Saprykin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saprykin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Saprykin misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelios tries for a takedown but Saprykin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Saprykin misses the target.
Aurelios is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Saprykin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aurelios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saprykin's waist but Saprykin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aurelios off to one side.
Aurelios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saprykin defends it nicely.
It looked like Saprykin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stanislav Saprykin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelios.
Aurelios takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saprykin throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelios throws a right and a left that Saprykin avoids nicely.
Saprykin connects with a body shot.
Saprykin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marcus Aurelios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aurelios misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislav Saprykin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saprykin, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Saprykin!
In his post fight interview, Stanislav Saprykin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Kings 14: Dweller vs Little
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Aurelios staying out of range there.
A combination from Bidwell does no damage.
Aurelios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bidwell but Bidwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Aurelios looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aurelios thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bidwell trying to control but Aurelios postures up.
Bidwell tries to roll over but Aurelios keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelios with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bidwell is not content to let Aurelios control the position.#T1#
Bidwell tries to kick Aurelios off but Aurelios keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bidwell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aurelios trying to control from half guard but Bidwell is working away.
Bidwell is pressing down on Aurelios's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aurelios works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aurelios looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bidwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bidwell has his hands clasped together around Aurelios's back. He's all about the action.
Aurelios thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bidwell's head.
Aurelios trying to control the action but Bidwell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bidwell looks to throw the jab but Aurelios is out of range.
Aurelios tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bidwell defends well and Aurelios ends up having to push Bidwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bidwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Bidwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bidwell cracks Aurelios with an open hand slap.#T3#
Bidwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Aurelios, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buster Bidwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelios.
Bidwell throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bidwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bidwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bidwell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aurelios in his tracks.
Bidwell connects with a nice looking jab.
Bidwell lands a right hook to the body.
Aurelios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bidwell is fending him off so far but Aurelios persists. Nope, Bidwell circles away and we're back to standing.
Aurelios walks into a stiff left hand from Bidwell.
Bidwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bidwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aurelios.
Aurelios feints the counter takedown.
Bidwell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aurelios back to the cage. Bidwell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelios is looking to clinch but Bidwell is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Bidwell as Aurelios shoots in.
Aurelios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aurelios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4##TD2#
Aurelios shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bidwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bidwell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aurelios wants to stand but Bidwell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aurelios with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aurelios wants to control from the top but Bidwell keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Bidwell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bidwell, as that shot connected.
Bidwell misses with a double jab.
Aurelios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bidwell's waist but Bidwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aurelios off to one side.
Bidwell leaves Aurelios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bidwell throws out a powerful jab.
Bidwell missing with a left hand there. Aurelios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bidwell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aurelios back to the cage. Bidwell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aurelios throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bidwell misses with a looping left.
Aurelios looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidwell lands a really nice looking cross but Aurelios seems unphased.
Bidwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Bidwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Aurelios slips a jab from Bidwell.
Bidwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelios can do to turn this around?
Aurelios gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bidwell counter with a right hand.
Buster Bidwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelios.#T1#
Bidwell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bidwell lands with a straight right. Aurelios didn't see that one coming.
Bidwell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bidwell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aurelios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bidwell tries to avoid it but Aurelios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bidwell to the ground. Bidwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aurelios avoids the body shot from Bidwell.
Aurelios walks into a straight right hand from Bidwell.
Aurelios takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Bidwell.
Bidwell throws a body punch but Aurelios moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bidwell. Aurelios does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Aurelios shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aurelios was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Aurelios wants to stand but Bidwell is controlling his arm.
Bidwell is not content to let Aurelios control the position. #T2#
Bidwell sneaks back into half guard.
Aurelios controlling the pace.
Bidwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aurelios is working away from the top position though.
Aurelios is keen to just control but Bidwell is a slippery customer.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aurelios connects with a nice short shot to Bidwell's temple.
Aurelios wants to take a breather but Bidwell is having none of it.
Bidwell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aurelios seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bidwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bidwell is refusing to be controlled, as Aurelios sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Aurelios is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A jab from Bidwell does it's job there.
Marcus Aurelios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aurelios wants to clinch up but Bidwell keeps it at a distance.
As Aurelios looks to move away, Bidwell throws a big counter combo but Aurelios just gets out of the way.
Aurelios throws a low kick but Bidwell moves out of range easily.
Bidwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Aurelios fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bidwell to the ground. Aurelios is now in Bidwell's guard.
Bidwell is wriggling around but Aurelios manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Aurelios is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bidwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aurelios.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aurelios in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Bidwell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aurelios shoots in but Bidwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bidwell misses the shot to the body.
Bidwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelios moves away.
Aurelios shoots in for a takedown but Bidwell shows good takedown defense.
Bidwell misses with the combination.
Bidwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bidwell misses with a wild combination.
Aurelios throws a fast counter high kick but Bidwell manages to duck under it in time.
A big left from Bidwell misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aurelios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bidwell avoids the head kick by Aurelios.
Bidwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Aurelios counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aurelios.
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!
Aurelios throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Bidwell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aurelios controls the pace.
Bidwell controlling the position.
Aurelios slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Aurelios drops back looking for a leg! Bidwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bidwell manages to kick Aurelios off! Aurelios jumps back into Bidwell's guard.
Aurelios trying to control but Bidwell is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bidwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No luck for Aurelios with that takedown attempt.
Buster Bidwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelios.
Bidwell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aurelios back to the cage. Bidwell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, jab by Bidwell - just one landing.
Aurelios takes one to the side of the head.
Aurelios tries to clinch up but Bidwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Buster Bidwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Bidwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bidwell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Bidwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aurelios has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bidwell stuns Aurelios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bidwell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aurelios checks it well. #TD2#
Bidwell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aurelios to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aurelios wants to get up but he can't break Bidwell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aurelios stopping the sweep attempt from Bidwell.
Aurelios tries to free his leg and advance position but Bidwell is retaining full guard.
Bidwell has momentary wrist control but Aurelios slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Aurelios is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aurelios wants to stand and escape but instead Bidwell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bidwell wants to control from the top but Aurelios keeps moving.
Marcus Aurelios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Bidwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bidwell, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Bidwell!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Kings 9: Mongrel vs Chief
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Anjo gets a clinch.
Aurelios is stalling here.
Aurelios is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Anjo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Aurelios wants to get back to his feet but Anjo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anjo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aurelios's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelios avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelios wants to sweep here but Anjo controlling him for the moment.
Aurelios striking off his back but it's not causing Anjo any problems.
Anjo being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Aurelios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anjo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Aurelios working for a triangle but Anjo defends it easily.
Aurelios working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anjo.
Anjo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aurelios keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Aurelios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anjo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt
and Aurelios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Aurelios. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Aurelios instigates a clinch.
Aurelios prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Anjo has hold of one of Aurelios's legs. Aurelios is fighting the takedown attempt but Anjo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Aurelios is looking to stand up but Anjo isn't so interested in that idea.
Aurelios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aurelios is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been informed that Aurelios has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aurelios can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Aurelios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aurelios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anjo's guard. #REVB#
Aurelios throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Aurelios sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Anjo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aurelios has picked Anjo up and slammed him! Anjo can't keep hold of the triangle and Aurelios manages to pass to side control!
Anjo is looking to regain half guard here but Aurelios keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Aurelios wants to control but Anjo is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Aurelios will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Anjo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aurelios uses from the top position. #SUB#
Anjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aurelios can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aurelios showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelios postures up and lands a big shot to Anjo's brow. #T1#
Aurelios working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Aurelios from controlling successfully.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Aurelios is proving a slippery customer.
Aurelios slips nicely into half guard.
Aurelios seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anjo is trying to stand back up but Aurelios is controlling him
Aurelios wants to free his trapped foot but Anjo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like Aurelios is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Aurelios seems to be looking for submissions.
Aurelios trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Aurelios gets the takedown into side control.
Aurelios tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Aurelios cracks Anjo with a big right hand but Anjo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
Anjo is looking for a sweep.
Anjo holding on.
Aurelios advances to mount.
Aurelios controlling the pace for now.
Aurelios looking to control but Anjo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aurelios might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anjo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anjo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aurelios lands a nice short elbow.
Aurelios looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aurelios's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aurelios's back!
Aurelios looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Aurelios will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Aurelios closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anjo quickly recovers to half guard.
Aurelios trying to control from half guard but Anjo is working away.
Anjo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Aurelios trying to control the action but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aurelios's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aurelios's back!#T1#
Aurelios rolls, trying to escape but Anjo keeps control of the position.
Aurelios looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Aurelios's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anjo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Aurelios rolls, trying to escape but Anjo keeps control of the position.
Anjo gets his hands free as Aurelios looks to control.
Aurelios is trying to break free.
#T2##SUB#
Aurelios fending off the submission attempt from Anjo.
Aurelios rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aurelios tries to get to full guard but Anjo has control of the leg.
Anjo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yoji Anjo Anjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aurelios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anjo. #T3##SUB2#
Aurelios looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aurelios is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aurelios trying to hold on to Anjo's head to control him but Anjo postures up.
Aurelios controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Aurelios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Aurelios feints and as Anjo raises his hands in defense, Aurelios changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aurelios slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anjo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aurelios wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aurelios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anjo sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoji Anjo Anjo.
I think Aurelios 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Aurelios!
A victorious Marcus Aurelios thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Kings 3: Aurelios vs Zhao
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelios. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Zhao darts in and clinches Aurelios up against the cage.
Aurelios is trying to pull guard but Zhao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Zhao pulls guard effortlessly.
Aurelios wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving. #SUB2#
Aurelios is sitting in close to Zhao's body. Zhao has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aurelios is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aurelios is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zhao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xain Zhao!
A very excited looking Xain Zhao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
