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Event:
Nfld FN 3
Date: May 05, 2022 |
#R1#
KIng circles away from the clinch attempt.
KIng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for KIng with that takedown attempt.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from KIng.
KIng fails with the takedown#CL#
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ryan looking to score a takedown here. KIng is defending well but Ryan drives through and ends up in KIng's guard.
KIng 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.
Ryan cracks KIng with a solid left hand.#T1#
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but KIng is keeping the position.#SU#
Ryan stands and steps away. KIng gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
KIng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from KIng.
Sterling Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy KIng.
KIng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryan smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
KIng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
KIng breaks from the clinch.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KIng circles away quickly and effectively.
KIng unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and KIng counters with a straight right hand.
KIng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
KIng manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Ryan is predictable there
and KIng counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
KIng with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Ryan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
KIng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
KIng looks winded!
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
KIng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan cracks KIng with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ryan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ryan content just to control the position here. #T4#
KIng is bucking up trying to escape but Ryan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ryan looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Ryan looking to secure an arm triangle but KIng defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish KIng?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Ryan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
KIng defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
KIng throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. KIng does a little dance to reset his feet.
KIng dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
KIng gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
KIng working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily.
#SU#
Ryan gets to his feet - KIng follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KIng tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
KIng throws a counter combo.#T1##TD#
Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching KIng on his heels. He'll look to pass KIng's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if KIng can do anything to dispel that myth.
KIng is trying to keep Ryan in close.
KIng is breathing heavily.
Ryan passes into half guard.
Ryan stalling.
Ryan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Ryan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Ryan escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Ryan has KIng up against the cage in a clinch.
KIng taking a breather.
Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. KIng just stands there and leans against the cage.
KIng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite KIng's efforts to push away.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Ryan 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##SU#
Ryan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows KIng to get to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from KIng. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from KIng enables Ryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. KIng manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan stays in close to KIng's body and controls the position.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Ryan drops an elbow to the side of KIng's head. #SU#
Ryan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows KIng to get to his feet. #TD#
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into KIng's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Ryan 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#
Ryan throws a leg kick but KIng sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling KIng to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan tries to clinch
and KIng counters with a right hand to the body.
KIng has his takedown stuffed
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
KIng wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is taking a breather. KIng 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.
Ryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
KIng moves into full guard.
KIng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ryan is in close to KIng's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan won't allow KIng to sweep him here.
Ryan passes KIng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KIng can do to turn this around?
Well, if Ryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
KIng has hold of Ryan's hands but Ryan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Ryan stands up from half guard. #TD#
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into KIng's guard.
KIng is looking to stand back up but Ryan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by KIng.
Ryan 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.#REVB#
Ryan working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Ryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan works his way into side control.
Ryan is putting a hurting on KIng here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU#
Ryan decides to stand back up. Ryan steps back and let's KIng get back to his feet.#TD#
Ryan gets the takedown into side control.
Ryan controlling the position.
KIng is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ryan is controlling him well.#T4#
Ryan working the ground and pound from side control.
Ryan controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KIng takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryan, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Ryan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
KIng shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
KIng is sitting in close to Direito's body. Direito has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! KIng is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, KIng is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Direito.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Defeza Direito! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2022 |
#R1#
KIng shoots in for a takedown but Buch shows good takedown defense.
KIng moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBuch.#TD2#
Buch shoots in and bounces KIng off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
KIng wants to get back to his feet but Buch passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Buch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Buch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buch is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1#
KIng moves into full guard.
KIng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if KIng tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Buch stands and steps away. KIng gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
KIng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buch, pushing him back against the cage.
KIng looking to stall.
KIng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buch smiles and moves away.
KIng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from KIng.
Buch throws out a leg kick but KIng moves out of range and Buch only half commits.
KIng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buch is fending him off so far but KIng persists. Nope, Buch circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy KIng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KIng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
KIng swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buch.
A solid body kick from KIng.
Buch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buch just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKIng.
KIng fails to land the takedown.
Buch swats away the attempt to clinch by KIng.#TD2#
Buch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches KIng napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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.
KIng is looking to reverse the position.
KIng is breathing heavily.
Buch taking a breather here. #T3#
KIng knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buch on the ground.
Buch is continuing to stall.
KIng taking a bit of punishment here - Buch scoring with strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee asks Buch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Buch prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Buch is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. KIng is trying to escape and Buch transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and KIng is forced to tap! Nice work there by Buch! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomasz Buch! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2022 |
#R1#
KIng tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
KIng scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stevenson in his tracks. #CL2#
Stevenson instigates a clinch.
KIng can't get the takedown.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent KIng's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy KIng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KIng tries to work over Stevenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
KIng drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stevenson pulls his leg out and moves away.
KIng tries to clinch up.#CL#
KIng closes the distance and pushes Stevenson back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KIng prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent KIng's takedown attempt.
#BC#
KIng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
KIng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
KIng gets the takedown into side control.
Stevenson throws KIng to one side and escapes!#CL#
KIng has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
KIng is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
KIng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
KIng stops a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KIng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
KIng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
KIng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Stevenson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
KIng is trying to escape back to his feet but Stevenson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
KIng is breathing heavily.
KIng tries to bench press Stevenson off him but Stevenson keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KIng tries to control but Stevenson manages to take his back.#T3#
KIng is really stuck here.
Stevenson is punishing KIng with strikes - can he finish him?!
Stevenson punches KIng on the ear.
KIng trying to control the hands but Stevenson won't let him.
Stevenson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stevenson scores with punches to the body.
Stevenson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. KIng is looking for a way out. #T4#
KIng covers up after that shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting KIng!
Stevenson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Stevenson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Stevenson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Stevenson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
KIng tries to sprawl but Stevenson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stevenson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stevenson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Stevenson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bledge Stevenson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Stevenson pushes KIng up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. KIng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - KIng circles away.
KIng swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
KIng lands with a straight right. Stevenson didn't see that one coming.
Stevenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KIng tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Stevenson pushes KIng up against the cage in a clinch.
KIng is looking for a takedown.
Stevenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. KIng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
KIng has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Stevenson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
KIng wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stevenson is now in half guard.
KIng tries to roll over but Stevenson keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson slips a nice elbow through KIng's hands, connecting with KIng's forehead.
KIng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevenson lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Stevenson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks KIng with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
KIng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bledge Stevenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
KIng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
KIng trying to get back to full guard but Stevenson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stevenson with shots to the head and body - KIng looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Stevenson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
KIng is looking to get to half guard.
Stevenson landing shots from mount. #T4#
Stevenson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. KIng looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. KIng can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stevenson cracks KIng with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
KIng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. KIng can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stevenson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
KIng wants to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
KIng taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bledge Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stevenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. KIng sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Stevenson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for KIng!
KIng looking for a sweep but Stevenson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stevenson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stevenson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
KIng is working to get back to half guard.
Stevenson looking to finish KIng with some ground and pound. This is bad for KIng!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
KIng keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
KIng wants to hold on but Stevenson pushes him away.
Stevenson punishing his opponent with strikes.
KIng in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stevenson lands a big elbow.
Stevenson with the ground and pound from mount.
Stevenson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. KIng can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Stevenson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns KIng that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Stevenson.
Stevenson looking to finish KIng with some ground and pound. This is bad for KIng!
KIng knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevenson on the ground.
Stevenson unloading with bombs!
Stevenson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stevenson unloading with bombs!#ROC2#KIng is rocked!
The referee warns KIng that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh KIng is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevenson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have KIng scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Stevenson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Stevenson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bledge Stevenson!
A relieved looking Bledge Stevenson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CDFC 22: Baltaretu vs Slice
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with KIng.
KIng has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as KIng tries to tie him up.
KIng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
KIng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy has KIng pressed against the cage, preventing KIng from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
KIng is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KIng tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy KIng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KIng is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Troy KIng has been cut.#T1#
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by KIng.
KIng misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.#KD2#
Murphy lands a big uppercut and KIng crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but KIng looks OK. Murphy waves KIng back to his feet!#ROC2#KIng is rocked!
Paddy Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in KIng - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy Murphy!
Paddy Murphy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CDFC 13: Slice vs Ace
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
KIng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Higuchi gets tackled into the cage by KIng. KIng maintains the clinch.
Higuchi tries to break free but KIng pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
KIng jumps guard.
KIng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if KIng tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Higuchi drops back looking for a leg! KIng is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and KIng manages to kick Higuchi off! Higuchi jumps back into KIng's guard.
Higuchi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Higuchi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Higuchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Higuchi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Higuchi cracks KIng with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higuchi working some strikes from top position.
Higuchi landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#KIng is rocked!
Higuchi stands up over KIng, holding on to his feet. Higuchi throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! KIng is out cold! Higuchi lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sadao Higuchi!
Sadao Higuchi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Canales clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Canales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KIng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canales swivels and escapes.
KIng's coach down at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on KIng's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
KIng looks winded!#CL#
Canales drives through and clinches with KIng against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Canales gets control of KIng's arms and successfully pulls guard. Canales will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Canales wants to stand but KIng is controlling the position.
Canales pulls KIng in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Canales looking for a triangle here. KIng is fighting it but it looks tight! Canales pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, KIng is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Canales! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2021 |
#R1#
KIng stuffs the takedown attempt from Cormier. Cormier gets slowly back to his feet.
KIng stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from KIng misses its target.
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt - KIng sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Troy KIng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.#TD2#
Cormier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
KIng takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cormier in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cormier scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KIng taking punishment in the form of punches.
KIng wants to control but Cormier postures up.
Cormier scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT2#It looks like Troy KIng has been cut.
KIng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if KIng tries to get out of the position.
Cormier landing strikes. #T1##SU2#
Cormier decides to stand back up. #TD#
KIng shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. KIng showed some decent athleticism there.
KIng is breathing heavily.
Cormier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cormier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cormier.
Cormier looking to hit a scissor sweep but KIng is one step ahead there. #T2#
KIng trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
KIng won't allow Cormier to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cormier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging KIng to the ground. Cormier is now in KIng's guard.#T3#
Cormier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cormier distracts KIng with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cormier is working KIng over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cormier wants to control from the top but KIng keeps moving.
Cormier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cormier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cormier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cormier working some strikes from top position.
Cormier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KIng's head.
Cormier is in close to KIng's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#KIng is rocked!#CUT2#Troy KIng's cut is getting worse.
Cormier scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh KIng is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Troy KIng's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cormier working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cormier arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! KIng's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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