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Event:
GDL 61: Donovan vs Mwekassa
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rushe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rushe with a nice calf kick.
Nice shot lands for Rushe.
Kingsley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kingsley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It appears Rushe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rushe cracks Kingsley with a good jab.
Rushe lands with a cross.
Kingsley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rushe wants to clinch#TD2#
and Kingsley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley throws a big right hand that misses.
Kingsley trying to control but Rushe is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kingsley throwing strikes but missing.
Rushe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kingsley is in close to Rushe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kingsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rushe wants to sweep here but Kingsley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kingsley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rushe 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rushe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rushe is trying to keep Kingsley in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Antoine Rushe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rushe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kingsley somewhat.
Antoine Rushe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kingsley.
Rushe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Kingsley dives in and scores a takedown into Rushe's guard.
Rushe has his hands on Kingsley's head, controlling the position.
Rushe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kingsley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kingsley throwing strikes from guard but Rushe blocks nicely.
Rushe controlling Kingsley's posture.
Kingsley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rushe's head.
Kingsley throwing strikes but missing.
Rushe controls Kingsley momentarily but Kingsley frees himself.
Kingsley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kingsley stopping the sweep attempt from Rushe.
Rushe working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rushe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingsley in his tracks.
Rushe looks to land a left hand but Kingsley moved out of range nicely.
Kingsley looks for a takedown but Rushe sprawls well.
Rushe lands a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingsley walks into a stiff left hand from Rushe.
Nice shot lands for Rushe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Rushe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kingsley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rushe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingsley feints the counter takedown.
Rushe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Rushe with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe throws out a powerful jab.
Kingsley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rushe connects with a jab.
Rushe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Rushe misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Kingsley counters with a shoot takedown. Rushe fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Kingsley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kingsley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rushe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kingsley wants to stand but Rushe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kingsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rushe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kingsley tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Rushe wants to control from the top but Kingsley keeps moving.
Rushe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
John Kingsley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rushe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rushe won't allow Kingsley to sweep him here.
Kingsley keeping moving, preventing Rushe from controlling successfully.
Rushe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingsley's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingsley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rushe is just content to waste time from the top position. Kingsley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kingsley pulls Rushe in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kingsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rushe controls the pace.
Kingsley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rushe is controlling him.
Rushe wants to pass the guard but Kingsley is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rushe looks to land a left hand but Kingsley moved out of range nicely.
Rushe throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsley moves out of range easily.
Kingsley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rushe defends it well.
Kingsley blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Kingsley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rushe lands with a hook. Kingsley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rushe lands an overhand right.
Rushe lands with a cross.
Rushe throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Kingsley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kingsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rushe wants to improve his position but instead Kingsley has moved into half guard.
Rushe wants to control but Kingsley is keeping busy.
Kingsley is keen to just control but Rushe is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Rushe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rushe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kingsley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rushe swivels and escapes.
Kingsley has his takedown stuffed
and Rushe counters with a good low kick that Kingsley was not able to check.
Antoine Rushe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kingsley.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Rushe connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe leaves Kingsley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Rushe tries to clinch up.
Kingsley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rushe lands a jab.
Rushe looks to land a body kick but Kingsley moved away.
Kingsley needs to keep his hands up - Rushe had a free shot at his head there.
Kingsley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rushe swivels and escapes.
Rushe lands a leg kick that knocks Kingsley off balance momentarily.
Rushe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kingsley under the eye.
Kingsley shoots for a takedown but Rushe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingsley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rushe lands a glancing blow to the side of Kingsley's head.#T2#
Rushe throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsley moves out of range easily.
Rushe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rushe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rushe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kingsley.
Rushe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rushe closes the distance and clinches.
Kingsley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rushe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rushe throws a head punch that misses.
Kingsley wants a takedown.
Kingsley wants to stall.
Kingsley blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Rushe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingsley dodges an elbow strike from Rushe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingsley. #TD2#
Kingsley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kingsley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rushe manages to get to full guard.
Rushe looking to control.
Rushe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rushe trying to control from half guard but Kingsley is working away. #T4#
Rushe trying to mount his opponent but Kingsley defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsley keeping control of the position.
Kingsley trying to control here.
John Kingsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingsley controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rushe uses his free foot to push down on Kingsley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kingsley.
Antoine Rushe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rushe wants to take Kingsley's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Rushe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rushe, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Rushe!
The defeated John Kingsley had this to say: 'sorry but nothing im going to say....'. |
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Event:
GDL London: Mid-Week Makeup
Date: Sep 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kingsley with the counter takedown but Genie avoids it easily.
Kingsley swats away the attempt to clinch by Genie.
Kingsley feints the counter takedown.
Genie closes the distance but Kingsley moves to the side #TD2#
and Kingsley counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Kingsley is working for a submission of some sort.
Genie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Genie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Genie missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kingsley seems to be working for a kimura but Genie defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Genie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Genie punching from the bottom.
Genie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kingsley is nestled in close to Genie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Genie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Genie throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Kingsley manages to pass to side control.
Genie wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Genie is not content to let Kingsley control the position.
Kingsley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Genie down.
Kingsley working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Genie is rocked!#SUB2#
Kingsley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Genie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oh Genie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Genie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kingsley scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Genie is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kingsley can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kingsley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Kingsley waved his t-shirt featuring Dr Zoidberg Office's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GDL 55
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kingsley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Reem.
Reem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kingsley's hands.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Reem jabs at Kingsley's body.#TD2#
Kingsley shoots in and bounces Reem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Kingsley wants to control but Reem is keeping busy.
Reem thows a huge punch but Kingsley dodges it nicely.
Kingsley tries to get to full guard but Reem has control of the leg.
Reem controlling the action here. #SUB#
Reem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reem tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kingsley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kingsley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kingsley trying to control but Reem postures up.
Reem is taking a breather. Kingsley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Reem is looking for a kimura but Kingsley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reem to get the leverage.
Kingsley is refusing to be controlled, as Reem sits in half guard.
Reem not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kingsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Reem trying to pass the guard but Kingsley defending well.
Kingsley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingsley keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kingsley fails to land the takedown.
A head kick by Reem misses #TD2#
and Kingsley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reem lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Reem slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Reem tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reem working away.
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.
Kingsley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reem asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reem is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kingsley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Reem taking a break here but Kingsley is having none of it and regains half guard.
Reem frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zakrie Reem dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Reem misses with a two punch combination.
Kingsley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reem.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem works the jab nicely.
Reem lands a jab to the nose.
Kingsley dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Kingsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reem throws a right hand that Kingsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingsley also avoids with ease.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reem with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley fails with the takedown
letting Reem counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kingsley dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Zakrie Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reem counters with a series of strikes. Kingsley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Reem.
Reem misses with a few strikes there.
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
Zakrie Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kingsley.
Reem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reem.#ROC#Kingsley is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingsley walks straight into a right hand from Reem - that's dropped him! Reem jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kingsley from any more punishment! Kingsley complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zakrie Reem!
The defeated John Kingsley had this to say: 'sorry but nothing im going to say....'. |
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Event:
GDL 50:
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsabalala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsabalala closes the distance but Kingsley moves to the side #TD2#
and Kingsley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kingsley wants to control from the top but Tsabalala keeps moving.
Kingsley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsabalala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Tsabalala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tsabalala wants to clinch up but Kingsley keeps it at a distance.
Kingsley keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsabalala shoots in looking for a takedown. Kingsley tries to sprawl out of it but Tsabalala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kingsley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Kingsley tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsabalala pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingsley blocks a head kick by Tsabalala.
Kingsley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick by Tsabalala misses #TD2#
and Kingsley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tsabalala's guard.
Tsabalala is breathing heavily.
Kingsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingsley postures up in Tsabalala's guard and throws a big left but Tsabalala blocks it.
Tsabalala 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.
Kingsley throwing strikes from guard but Tsabalala blocks nicely.
Tsabalala being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Kingsley is in close to Tsabalala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kingsley throws an elbow that misses. Tsabalala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kingsley's guard. Nice move by Tsabalala!#REVR#
Kingsley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kingsley is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kingsley is in close to Tsabalala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kingsley lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Tsabalala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kingsley.
Kingsley wants to pass the guard but Tsabalala is keeping the position.
Kingsley prevents Tsabalala from getting back to his feet.
Kingsley stands up over Tsabalala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kingsley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsabalala managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingsley scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kingsley 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#
Tsabalala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Kingsley tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsabalala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kingsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kingsley shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsabalala tries to sprawl out of it but Kingsley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsabalala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsabalala doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingsley circles away.
Kingsley is breathing heavily.#CL#
Tsabalala moves into the clinch.#T1#
Tsabalala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingsley.
Tsabalala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tsabalala is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tsabalala is trying to break the clinch but Kingsley has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Kingsley has Tsabalala pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kingsley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tsabalala tumbling to the mat - Kingsley dives into Tsabalala's guard.
Tsabalala seems keen to control Kingsley's posture.
Kingsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsabalala wants to stand up but Kingsley is controlling him. #T2#
Kingsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsabalala is retaining full guard.
Tsabalala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kingsley.
Tsabalala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsabalala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tsabalala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsabalala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingsley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kingsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Kingsley misses with a takedown attempt
and Tsabalala counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Didier Tsabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kingsley.
Tsabalala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kingsley backs up against the cage.
Tsabalala misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsabalala throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4##CL#
Tsabalala clinches.
Tsabalala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kingsley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsabalala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kingsley walks away with a smile on his face. Tsabalala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Tsabalala as Kingsley shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingsley darts in looking for a takedown but Tsabalala gets double underhooks and turns Kingsley into the cage.
Tsabalala dives in and grabs Kingsley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kingsley pushes down on Tsabalala's head and hops out.
Kingsley feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Tsabalala dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kingsley shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsabalala tries to sprawl out of it but Kingsley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsabalala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingsley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsabalala tries to clinch but Kingsley moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsabalala tries to clinch but Kingsley is having none of it.
Tsabalala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Tsabalala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kingsley swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsabalala.
Kingsley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsabalala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tsabalala stuffs the takedown.
Tsabalala doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingsley circles away.
Kingsley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Tsabalala. No joy for Kingsley on that attempt.
Didier Tsabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kingsley.#T2#
Tsabalala is looking to clinch.
Kingsley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsabalala is looking to clinch but Kingsley is avoiding it.
Tsabalala throws a nice looking combination but Kingsley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsabalala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsabalala tries to clinch but Kingsley moves away #TD2#
and Kingsley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kingsley.
Kingsley throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Tsabalala wants to get back to his feet but Kingsley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kingsley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kingsley trying to control but Tsabalala is working from the bottom.
Kingsley wants to stand but Tsabalala has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kingsley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tsabalala dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Tsabalala decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kingsley, up you get! #TD2#
Kingsley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tsabalala did well to prevent Kingsley getting side control.#ES#
Tsabalala has one foot on Kingsley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tsabalala sprawls well. Tsabalala wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kingsley gets slowly back to his feet.
Tsabalala is looking to counter the offense by Kingsley and move into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Didier Tsabalala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsabalala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didier Tsabalala!
In defeat, John Kingsley stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry but nothing im going to say....'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kingsley dives in and scores a takedown into Randal 's guard.
Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Randal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingsley throwing strikes but missing.
Randal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kingsley.
Kingsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kingsley throwing strikes but missing.
Kingsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kingsley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kingsley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Randal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Randal being controlled here, momentarily.
Kingsley wanted to stand there but Randal had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingsley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kingsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Randal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kingsley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Randal is trying to keep Kingsley in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Kingsley rushes Randal and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Kingsley tightens his grip and picks Randal up, before dumping him to the ground. Randal manages to land in guard.
Kingsley postures up in Randal 's guard and throws a big left but Randal blocks it.
Kingsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kingsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kingsley lands a couple of digs.
Kingsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Kingsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingsley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kingsley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kingsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Randal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingsley is looking to work some ground and pound but Randal has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kingsley wants to control from the top but Randal keeps moving.
Kingsley stays in close to Randal 's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randal looks winded!#CL#
Kingsley closes the distance and pushes Randal back into the cage.#TD#
Randal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kingsley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Randal to the mat. Randal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kingsley is looking to work some ground and pound but Randal has wrist control.
Kingsley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Randal 's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randal has momentary wrist control but Kingsley slips an elbow through the middle.
Randal being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kingsley 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##CL#
Kingsley rushes Randal and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Kingsley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kingsley wants to stand but Randal is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Randal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingsley 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.#T1#
Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Randal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingsley throwing strikes but missing.
Kingsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kingsley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kingsley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
John Kingsley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingsley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randal keeps working.
Kingsley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Kingsley is keen to just control but Randal is a slippery customer.
Randal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingsley.
Kingsley is trying to control the action in half guard but Randal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Randal is breathing heavily.
Randal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kingsley controlling the action here.
Kingsley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kingsley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Kingsley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
A big strike lands for Kingsley! That's really hurt Randal and he's turned his back - Kingsley keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kingsley jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kingsley!
An intense looking John Kingsley took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'AHHH IM THE BETTER MAN AND IM UP HERE HES DOWN HERE!!'.
Ceder Randal spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was god awful today. Pure luck. '. |
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