 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
OFK 163 -
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
O Shaughnessy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Shaughnessy moves out of range as King strikes.
A little feinted left hand from O Shaughnessy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Shaughnessy swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
O Shaughnessy misses with a left hand
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
O Shaughnessy throws a right hand that misses
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Shaughnessy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Shaughnessy swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
O Shaughnessy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Shaughnessy throws a right hand that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
O Shaughnessy looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King walks into a straight right hand from O Shaughnessy.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
O Shaughnessy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King slips a straight right by O Shaughnessy.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King lands an overhand right.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King moves away from the strike by O Shaughnessy.
Decent striking displayed by O Shaughnessy there.
King sizes up O Shaughnessy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Shaughnessy misses with a right hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King connects with a high kick.
O Shaughnessy cracks King with an open hand slap.
O Shaughnessy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Shaughnessy looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King lands the left hand.
King needs to keep his hands up - O Shaughnessy had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#King is rocked!
O Shaughnessy misses with a right hand
and King counters with a nice body kick.
O Shaughnessy falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King moves away from the strike by O Shaughnessy.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! O Shaughnessy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
That kick from King tenderised O Shaughnessy's leg. O Shaughnessy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Shaughnessy. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King looks to land a combination. O Shaughnessy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O Shaughnessy throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a straight right hand.
O Shaughnessy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King tries to bum rush O Shaughnessy with a series of wild strikes but O Shaughnessy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Shaughnessy. O Shaughnessy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King moves away from the strike by O Shaughnessy.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Shaughnessy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from O Shaughnessy misses. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Shaughnessy throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
O Shaughnessy throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a leg kick which misses O Shaughnessy's front leg but catches the back leg as O Shaughnessy tries to avoid it.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
O Shaughnessy misses the body punch
and King counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
O Shaughnessy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a wild combination.
It looked like O Shaughnessy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Shaughnessy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur King dominated that round.
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.#R2#
O Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body kick there by King.
King misses with a right hand
and O Shaughnessy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arthur King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Shaughnessy walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
A slow jab from O Shaughnessy misses its intended target.
A slow jab from O Shaughnessy misses its intended target.
King scores with a nice strike.
O Shaughnessy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
A slow jab from O Shaughnessy misses its intended target.
Arthur King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Shaughnessy throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
O Shaughnessy misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Shaughnessy looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
We've been informed that King has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
King throws a combination that misses
and O Shaughnessy counters with a nice uppercut.
O Shaughnessy looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Shaughnessy misses with a looping left.
O Shaughnessy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Shaughnessy thows a left - swing and a miss!
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
O Shaughnessy misses with a hook to the body
and O Shaughnessy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Shaughnessy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Shaughnessy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Shaughnessy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a good low kick that O Shaughnessy was not able to check.
O Shaughnessy lands a body shot.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good leg kick by King.
King moves away from the strike by O Shaughnessy.
King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King slips a straight right by O Shaughnessy.#T3#
O Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a three punch combo that has O Shaughnessy backing up. O Shaughnessy nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
O Shaughnessy swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Shaughnessy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Shaughnessy. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Shaughnessy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Shaughnessy, as that shot connected.
King cracks O Shaughnessy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King looks to land a combination but O Shaughnessy avoids it well.
O Shaughnessy looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
O Shaughnessy missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Shaughnessy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Shaughnessy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Shaughnessy misses the jab.
O Shaughnessy swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a good low kick that O Shaughnessy was not able to check.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Shaughnessy throws out the jab.
O Shaughnessy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by O Shaughnessy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! O Shaughnessy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King only half commits to the counter leg kick.
O Shaughnessy misses the jab.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by King.
O Shaughnessy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from O Shaughnessy misses the target.
And King responds with a good body kick, but O Shaughnessy manages to step out the way in time.
O Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a low kick, right behind O Shaughnessy 's knee.
Nice defenses there by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Shaughnessy misses with a looping left.
O Shaughnessy throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Shaughnessy looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. #T1#
O Shaughnessy looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from O Shaughnessy misses the target.
O Shaughnessy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. King's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from O Shaughnessy.
King blocks a jab.
King lands a slapping body shot.
O Shaughnessy throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Shaughnessy misses the jab.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Shaughnessy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King lands with a nice body kick.
King delivers a nice body kick.
O Shaughnessy throws a jab when King was well out of range.
O Shaughnessy throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King is looking for the big counter here.
O Shaughnessy throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Shaughnessy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
#T3#
O Shaughnessy misses with a straight right.
O Shaughnessy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of O Shaughnessy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from O Shaughnessy misses the target.
O Shaughnessy throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King lands an overhand right.
O Shaughnessy throws a lazy uppercut
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Shaughnessy takes one to the chin there.
O Shaughnessy throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from O Shaughnessy misses the target.
O Shaughnessy is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King throws a nice head kick!
King lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Shaughnessy misses with a hook
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin O Shaughnessy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arthur King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King connects with a jab.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Shaughnessy.
O Shaughnessy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws out a counter right but O Shaughnessy avoids it with no problem.
King defending well as O Shaughnessy loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur King! |
|
|
|
Event:
OFK 148 - Cosby Vs Mogg
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
King delivers a nice body kick.
Eric Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Long off balance momentarily.
Long tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Long throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Long is in King's guard.
Long slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Long advances position into side control!
Long moves into full mount!
King's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1#
King is trying to stand but he's just given Long his back.#SUB#
Long has got one arm under King's chin. This could be trouble... King trying to control the other hand but Long gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, King has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Long! |
|
|
|
Event:
OFK 141 - Philips Vs Line
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
King throws a series of punches but Long avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Long looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Long decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get!
Long walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Long throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
King catches Long with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Long back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Long doesn't seem bothered though.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Long throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
King lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Long fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. King sprawls well initially but Long persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
King pushes Long off but Long dives into side control.
Long taking a breather here.
Long lands a decent elbow from side control.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Long decides to stand up, so the ref orders King to his feet.
King throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Long counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King wants to get back to his feet but Long is dominant here and he's now got King's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Long. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King is trying to remain composed but Long is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
King looks winded!#T2#
Long is riding his opponent, not letting King buck him off.
Long landing with strikes. #SUB#
Long is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but King won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Long off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Long! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Balch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Balch off the cage and back into range.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King lands with a kick to the ribs.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balch. That did some damage!#CL2#
Balch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Balch breaks the clinch.
King leaves Balch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balch fails with a takedown attempt.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Balch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a series of strikes. Balch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arthur King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Balch.
Balch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Balch wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
Balch is looking to clinch.
Bob Balch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King looks to land a combination. Balch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Balch fails with a takedown attempt.
Balch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balch looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for King.#T2#
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balch.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Balch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Balch with a poor takedown
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
Balch drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Balch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Balch seems unphased.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Balch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Balch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balch's sensitive parts.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King feints and then cracks Balch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balch down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Balch throws a body kick that misses.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
King scores with a nice body kick.
#T4#
King scores with a jab.
King is working the combinations to good effect here.
King works over Balch's head and body with a nice combination.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Balch's head backwards.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Balch takes a step back to recover.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balch. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King scores with a three punch combo!
Balch walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balch.
Balch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Balch persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
King throws a quick counter kick to the body but Balch avoids it.
Balch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balch off to one side.
Balch with a poor takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Arthur King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Balch.
King stalks Balch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Balch's face. Balch staggers backwards, shaken.
Balch tries to clinch
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Balch is rocked!
Nice body kick from King.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
Balch is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Arthur King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King thumps Balch with a low kick.
Balch seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balch.
Balch tries to clinch up
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
Balch is breathing heavily.#T1#
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Balch forces King back against the cage and clinches.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Balch has double underhooks.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balch can do to turn this around?
Balch is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Balch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Balch misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by King.
Balch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Balch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Balch is trying desperately to land a takedown but King is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Balch.#T3#
King throws a combination. Balch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King lands a jab to the nose.
Balch misses with a takedown
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King scores with a three punch combo!
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balch backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Balch should have avoided that one.
King throws a combination. Balch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
A low kick from Balch is predictable there
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King cracks a nice hook into Balch's ribs.
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Balch fails with the takedown
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Balch backing up. Balch nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Balch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Balch with a poor takedown
and King counters with a series of strikes. Balch will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur King dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A right-left combo lands from King.
Balch looks to throw a body kick
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Balch.
Balch dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balch tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balch somewhat.
Balch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Balch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
King lands with a kick to the temple. Balch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
King digs a good body shot into Balch's ribs.
King works over Balch's head and body with a nice combination.
King stalks Balch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Balch's face. Balch staggers backwards, shaken.
Balch throws a sloppy head kick
and Balch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a series of strikes. Balch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arthur King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Balch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with the left hand. Balch knows he should have avoided that one.
King misses with the combination.
Arthur King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Balch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balch with a poor takedown
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King stuns Balch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
#T3#
King with a jab.
Balch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Balch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Balch dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balch at a distance.
King feints a jab promting Balch to slip. King then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Balch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!
Balch thows a left - swing and a miss!
King lands with a slapping head kick.
Arthur King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Balch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Balch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balch scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur King! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch combination from King misses.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King throws a series of punches but Garcie moves out of range.
Garcie tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
King thows a leg kick but Garcie checks it #CL#
and Garcie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Garcie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Garcie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Garcie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from King.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garcie backs up against the cage.
#T1#
King pushes Garcie away with a front kick.
Arthur King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcie scrambles back to his feet.
Garcie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King digs a good hook to Garcie's body.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Garcie blocks the body kick.
King misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Garcie moves into the clinch.
King tries to break the clinch but Garcie is controlling the position.
Garcie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables King to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Garcie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcie is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garcie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Garcie counters by moving into the clinch.
Garcie tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcie drops back down to his feet.
King has had enough of the clinch but Garcie keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Garcie jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King connects with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King tries to land a front kick but Garcie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garcie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
King delivers a nice body kick.
King throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Garcie counters by clinching up.
Garcie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcie tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcie drops back down to his feet.
Garcie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables King to keep the fight standing.
Garcie has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garcie tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garcie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
King tries to land a front kick but Garcie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garcie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Arthur King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcie was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King throws a nice looking combination but Garcie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcie tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
Roman Garcie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick lands for King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King looks to land a combination but Garcie avoids it well.
Garcie is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcie rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King tries to bum rush Garcie with a series of wild strikes but Garcie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King misses with a low kick.
King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
King misses with a left hand #CL#
and Garcie counters by clinching up.
Garcie tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garcie jumps guard but King stands there with Garcie around his waist. Garcie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garcie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables King to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Garcie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Garcie tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
Garcie is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the cage.
Garcie jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King can't break the clinch.
Garcie tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Garcie decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Garcie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcie wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Garcie has his feet on King's thighs here. He's pushed King off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! King screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Garcie! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
