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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Case. Case gets slowly back to his feet. Kingston fails with the takedown. A right-left combo lands from Kingston. #CUT2#It looks like Charley Case has been cut.#CL# Case fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingston, pushing him back against the cage. Kingston wants to take the fight to the mat but Case manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Case could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Case wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingston won't allow it.
#BC# Case manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kingston darts in looking for a takedown but Case gets double underhooks and turns Kingston into the cage. Charley Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Kingston. Case fails in his attempt to clinch. Case keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL# Case has closed the distance and engaged Kingston in a clinch.
#T1# Kingston is trying to break free. Case is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch. Case jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kingston walks away with a smile on his face. Case gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kingston doesn't manage to clinch there - Case circles away.
Kingston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Case. Kingston wants to clinch. Case is looking to counter the offense by Kingston and move into the clinch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kingston. Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Kingston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Case swivels and escapes. Kingston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Case but Case pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kingston slips a jab and a cross from Case.
Kingston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Case. Case obviously looking to wear him down.
Kingston fails with a takedown attempt. Kingston lands with a cross. Case shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingston defends it nicely. Case shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingston defends it nicely.#T3# Case tries to clinch up. Kingston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Case throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kingston flicks out a counter leg kick but Case steps away. Kingston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Case. Case dives in for a single leg takedown but Kingston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Despite the aggression on Kingston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Nice sprawl there from Case as Kingston shoots in.#CL2# Kingston darts in and clinches Case up against the cage. Kingston jumps guard but Case turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kingston is trying to stall.
Case is trying to pull guard but Kingston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kingston tries to pull guard but Case holds him up against the cage and eventually Kingston drops back down to his feet.
#T4# Kingston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kingston looks winded! Case tries to pull guard but Kingston won't allow it.
Kingston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Case gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Case holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Kingston breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kingston. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kingston dives in for a single leg takedown but Case sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nice takedown defense from Case. No joy for Kingston on that attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Case. 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 Charley Case will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Charley Case's cut. 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# Kingston keeps the fight on the outside. Kingston wants to counter the offense by Case and move into the clinch position.#CL# Case takes the fight into the clinch. Kingston trying to stall but Case improves his position.
Case stalling in the clinch but Kingston improves position. Case is trying to pull guard but Kingston has him pressed against the cage. Case tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kingston just stands there and leans against the cage. Kingston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kingston fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Case breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Case tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Case shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kingston sprawls well. Kingston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Case gets slowly back to his feet. Kingston steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Case. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston shoots in and drives through. Case sprawls well. Case scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Case with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kingston with a lazy takedown attempt #KD# and Case counters with a crisp one two that drops Kingston! Case thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kingston to his feet! Kingston is in big trouble!#CUT#It looks like Kofi Kingston has been cut. Kingston is breathing heavily. Kingston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Case. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kingston is defended easily by Case. Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Case.#T2# Kingston misses with the combination.
It looked like Case was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Case throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingston's waist but Kingston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Case off to one side. Kofi Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kingston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Case dives in for a single leg takedown but Kingston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Charley Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Case shoots for a takedown but Kingston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Case uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Case.
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Case counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3# Kingston prevents a body shot from Case. Case has Kingston pressed against the cage, preventing Kingston from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kingston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Case prevents it.
Case jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kingston walks away with a smile on his face. Case gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Case misses with a takedown attempt - Kingston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Case fails with a takedown attempt. Kingston shoots in and drives through. Case sprawls well. Case tries to clinch up. Case tries to clinch up. Kingston doesn't manage to clinch there - Case circles away.
#T4# Case tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch but Case swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Case as he avoids it easily. Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Case. Case gets slowly back to his feet. Case fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Case.#CL# Case closes the distance and clinches. Kingston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Case tries to pull guard but Kingston holds him up against the cage and eventually Case drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kofi Kingston will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet. Case lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kingston's sensitive parts. Case takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Kingston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Case counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Case defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingston. Case with a nice calf kick.#TD# Case closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2# Kingston bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Case bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kingston throws a right hand that misses
and Case counters with a leg kick. Kingston tries to clinch but Case moves out of range. #T1# Kingston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Case moves in looking to clinch but Kingston pushes him off. Kingston fails to land the takedown. Charley Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Kingston. Kingston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It looked like Case was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Case lands a nice looking body shot.
Case shoots for a double leg takedown but Kingston sprawls well. He's pushed Case's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Case closes the distance and clinches up with Kingston, looking for a takedown. Case pushes Kingston against the cage but Kingston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kingston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Case closes the distance and clinches up with Kingston, looking for a takedown. Case pushes Kingston against the cage but Kingston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2# A lazy left from Case finds it's target. Case cracks a nice hook into Kingston's ribs. Case shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Case swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kingston. Kingston shoots in for a takedown but Case shows good takedown defense. Case fails in his attempt to clinch. Kingston wants to counter with a clinch but Case pushes him away. Case fails with a takedown attempt. Case goes for a double leg but Kingston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingston continues to drive forward. Kingston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kingston tries for a takedown but Case sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3# Case throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Case has a takedown stuffed. Kingston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Case. Kingston is looking to clinch. Kingston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Case swivels and escapes. Case tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes. A left lands for Case. Case is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Case misses with a head kick.
Kingston is looking for the big counter here.#T4# Nice sprawl there from Kingston as Case shoots in. Case slaps away a takedown attempt from Kingston, before circling back to the center of the mat. Case moves in looking to clinch but Kingston pushes him off. Case swinging wildly here.
Case pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily. Kingston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Case circles away. Case seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Case fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kingston. Kingston tries to clinch there but Case circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! Charley Case showed his dominance in that final round. I think Case 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Case! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Kingston clinches up against the cage. Tug looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Tug tries to break free but Kingston pushes him back against the cage. Kingston is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kingston scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut.#TD# Kingston drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES# Kingston has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tug has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD# Kingston gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kingston controlling the action here. Kingston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU# Kingston postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tug to stand up. #CL# Kingston moves into the clinch. A short body shot lands from Kingston as the two fighters clinch.
#TD# Kingston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tug regains guard immediately. Kingston is looking to work some ground and pound but Tug has wrist control.#T1# Kingston content to stall in guard here. Kingston looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kingston looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Tug can't keep his opponent in guard - Kingston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kingston content to control rather than advance. Tug looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kingston wants to pass the guard but Tug is defending well. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kingston controlling the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kingston thows a huge punch but Tug dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Kingston is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Kingston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tug has managed to free his arm - good work. Tug keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kingston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tug on the ground. Kingston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU# Kingston decides to return to a standing position. #T3# Kingston scores with a nice body kick.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD# Kingston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tug's guard. Kingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU# Kingston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD# Kingston shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kingston was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Kingston tries to move to mount but Tug blocks the move with his legs. Tug tries to bench press Kingston off him but Kingston keeps the position. Kingston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4##SUB# Kingston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Tug tries to improve position but can't. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tug is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Tug managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kingston.
#SU# Kingston decides to stand back up. Kingston steps back and let's Tug get back to his feet.#CL# Kingston moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Kingston dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mark Tug's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL# Kingston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tug displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kingston. Kingston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tug can do to turn this around? Tug looks to land a combination but Kingston avoids it well. #CL# Kingston clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Kingston to work.
#TD# Kingston has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tug clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Kingston misses with an elbow to the head. Tug tries to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Kingston looking to break Tug's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tug remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kingston will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Kingston biding his time, controlling Tug. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB# Tug is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tug is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kingston.
#SUB# Tug fending off the submission attempt from Kingston. #SUB# Tug fending off the submission attempt from Kingston. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tug wants to control his opponent's hands but Kingston gets his hands free. Kingston controls the action.#SUB# Kingston patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Tug tries to escape the position.
#SUB# Tug defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kingston tries to get the hooks in deep but Tug pushed the leg off. #T3# Tug breaks Kingston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kingston is trying to control the position but Tug postures up. Tug won't allow Kingston to sweep him here. Kofi Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tug wants to get up but he can't break Kingston's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Kingston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kingston trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Kingston is trying to keep Tug in close.
#T4# Kingston is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tug is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Tug wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Tug stops Kingston from standing up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tug digs a good hook to Kingston's body.
Tug fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kingston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Tug rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD# Kingston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tug sprawls well initially but Kingston persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2# Tug has one foot on Kingston's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kingston here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tug misses with a double jab.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tug.
Kingston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tug will feel that in the morning.#TD# Kingston throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tug tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kingston is in Tug's guard.#ES2# Tug manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Tug will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Mark Tug's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Mark Tug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tug throws a wild body kick that Kingston sees coming a mile off. Kingston appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Tug.#CL# Kingston drives through and clinches with Tug against the cage.
Tug looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kingston lands a body shot. #TD# Kingston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tug uses from the top position. Kingston throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Kingston pulls Tug in to control the position. #ES# Kingston has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tug has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD# Kingston pulls guard effortlessly. Tug trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kingston's guard.#ES# Kingston kicks Tug off and gets to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Kingston moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC# Kingston manages to break the clinch.
#T1# A head kick from Kingston lands but Tug takes it in his stride. Kingston has a takedown stuffed. Tug bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kingston's head backwards. Kingston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kingston darts in looking for a takedown but Tug gets double underhooks and turns Kingston into the cage. Tug lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tug scores with a jab to the body.#TD# Kingston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tug's guard. Tug avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kingston trying to control but Tug is working from the bottom. Tug wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment. #SU# Kingston stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2# Tug ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kingston throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kingston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kofi Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tug throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston walks into a jab. Tug throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Kingston counters by clinching up. #BC# Kingston breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Tug gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Kingston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Tug is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Tug stops Kingston from getting back to his feet.
#T3# Tug not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kingston gets back to full guard.
Tug throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2# Tug decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Kingston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tug misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL# and Kingston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kingston. Kingston prevents Tug from breaking the clinch.#TD# Kingston has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tug clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Kingston is not going to allow Tug to sit and survive in this position. Tug is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4# You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tug covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB# Kingston is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tug knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tug for a finish. Tug wants to control his opponent's hands but Kingston gets his hands free. Kingston throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Tug trying to control the action but Kingston just sinks the hooks in. Kingston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tug.
And that's the end of the fight! Kofi Kingston showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kingston 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Kingston! |
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