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Event:
The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones throws a jab when Redmond was well out of range.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Redmond moved out of range.
A jab from Jones misses. #CL2#
Jones rushes Redmond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Redmond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redmond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redmond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Redmond tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Jones lands a left hand.
A short left from Jones.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Redmond blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redmond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redmond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Redmond is rocked!
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Redmond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
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!
Jones throws a big uppercut that drops Redmond! More strikes from Jones and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Redmond lies dazed against the cage as Jones celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Jones! |
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Event:
KIFC 90-
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Redmond connects with a body shot that sends Ladd's belly button to the back.
Redmond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ladd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redmond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redmond ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Redmond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ashton Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redmond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ladd misses with an uppercut.
Ladd looks to land a left hand but Redmond moved out of range nicely.
Redmond doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ladd digs a good body shot into Redmond's ribs.
Ladd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redmond.
Jab from Redmond.#CUT2#It looks like Ashton Ladd has been cut.
Redmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Redmond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Redmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Redmond just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Redmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Ladd stalling.
#TD#
Ladd jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Redmond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ladd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ladd trying to control the position.
Redmond wants to control from the top but Ladd keeps moving. #SUB#
Ladd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redmond defends it easily.#SUB#
Ladd working for a triangle but Redmond defends it easily.
Redmond trying to control but Ladd is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Ladd is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Redmond frees his head nicely. Oh but Ladd has switched to an armbar! Redmond is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ashton Ladd!
A relieved looking Ashton Ladd 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:
KIFC 77
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Redmond throws a hook but Kagawa blocks it.
Kagawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redmond.
Kagawa throws a combination that misses
and Redmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kagawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Redmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kagawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redmond misses with a looping left.
Kagawa misses with a wild combination.
Redmond scores with a kick to the body.
A combination from Redmond does no damage.
Kagawa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kagawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redmond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Redmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Kagawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Redmond.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redmond's corner calls for a 1-2. Redmond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Kagawa gets tackled into the cage by Redmond. Redmond maintains the clinch.
Redmond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redmond tries a knee to the head but Kagawa blocks it.
#T1#
Kagawa is trying to drag Redmond to the mat but Redmond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Redmond lands a nice knee to the body.
Kagawa looks winded!
Redmond connects with a knee to the head.
Redmond lands a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redmond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Redmond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kagawa prevents it.
Redmond lands a left hand.
Kagawa is pressed up against the cage. Redmond has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kagawa down to the mat. Kagawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Redmond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kagawa. Kagawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redmond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kagawa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kagawa is looking to clinch but Redmond is avoiding it.
Redmond misses with a double jab.
Kagawa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Redmond instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kagawa taking a breather.#T2#
Kagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Redmond.
Redmond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kagawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Redmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Redmond is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kagawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Redmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kagawa goes for a takedown attempt but Redmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Redmond takes a swing at Kagawa's ribcage but misses.
Kagawa swings widly with a right hand
and Kagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kagawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kagawa there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Redmond.
Maxwell Redmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kagawa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Redmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kagawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kagawa! But no joy.#T3#
Kagawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redmond circles away quickly and effectively.
Redmond works the jab nicely.
Redmond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Redmond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Redmond throws a right and a left that Kagawa avoids nicely.
As Redmond backs off Kagawa throws a huge counter combo but Redmond manages to avoid it all.
Redmond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kagawa at a distance.
Redmond misses with a head kick.
Redmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crunch! Redmond slams his shin into Kagawa's torso.
Kagawa takes one to the side of the head.
Kagawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Redmond jabs Kagawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagawa shoots in and drives through. Redmond sprawls well.
Redmond misses with a body shot.
Redmond takes a swing at Kagawa's ribcage but misses.
Redmond scores with a nice body kick.
Redmond lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Redmond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as Redmond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kagawa doesn't seem phased though.
Redmond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kagawa momentarily.
Redmond is looking to land body kicks.
Redmond lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kagawa will feel that in the morning.
Kagawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redmond fails to land with a series of punches.
Kagawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Redmond coming out on top.
Redmond throws a front kick that sends Kagawa stumbling back into the cage.
Redmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Redmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Redmond.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kagawa.
Kagawa drops his hands momentarily and Redmond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redmond digs a good hook to Kagawa's body.
Kagawa keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Redmond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kagawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redmond - the referee stops the clock and Kagawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redmond. Kagawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Redmond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Kagawa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Redmond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kagawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Redmond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Redmond has his foot on Kagawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kagawa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Redmond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Redmond is looking for a triangle but Kagawa pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kagawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kagawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Kagawa is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kagawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Redmond working for a triangle but Kagawa defends it easily.
Redmond keeping moving, preventing Kagawa from controlling successfully.
Kagawa throwing strikes but missing.
Kagawa distracts Redmond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redmond pulls Kagawa in close to his closed guard and prevents Kagawa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kagawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Kagawa stands up and waves to Redmond to follow him.
A telegraphed right hand from Kagawa misses the target.
Redmond misses with a body kick.
Kagawa takes one to the side of the head.
Kagawa swings for the body but Redmond moves out of range.
Kagawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redmond.
Redmond tries to clinch but Kagawa is having none of it.
Kagawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kagawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Redmond lands a really nice looking cross but Kagawa seems unphased.
Redmond cracks Kagawa with a good jab.#CL#
Redmond clinches.
Redmond blocks an elbow strike from Kagawa.
Redmond lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Redmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kagawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redmond walks away with a smile on his face. Kagawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Kagawa does no damage. #T3#
Redmond tries to clinch up.
Redmond misses with a straight left.
Kagawa tries to clinch up but Redmond circles away and keeps his distance.
Kagawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#KD#
Redmond lands a big head kick that sends Kagawa tumbling to the mat! Redmond takes a step backwards and waves Kagawa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kagawa is rocked!
Redmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kagawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kagawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Redmond finish him?
Kagawa throws a right hand that Redmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Redmond also avoids with ease.
Redmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kagawa can do to turn this around?
Kagawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redmond.
Redmond tries to clinch there but Kagawa circles away.
Redmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!#CL#
Redmond has managed to clinch.
Kagawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kagawa can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redmond lands a nice knee to the body.
Redmond is looking to control Kagawa's arms but Kagawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redmond has his back to the cage.
Redmond gets underhooks to prevent Kagawa's takedown attempt.
Redmond scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4#
Kagawa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Redmond.
A knee to the head by Redmond.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redmond.
Redmond scores with a knee to the head.
Kagawa is trying to break the clinch but Redmond is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Redmond.
Redmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redmond connects with a knee to the head.
Redmond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kagawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Redmond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kagawa is keeping busy.
Redmond lands a left hand.
Maxwell Redmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redmond scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kagawa fails to land.
Redmond lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Redmond dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kagawa throws a leg kick that misses.
Redmond throws out a loose jab but Kagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redmond lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Redmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kagawa moves away.
Kagawa feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters circling a little - Redmond finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kagawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kagawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redmond scores with a jab to the body.
Redmond lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Redmond scores with a spinning back kick!
Redmond is looking to clinch but Kagawa is avoiding it.
Kagawa throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redmond lands a slapping body shot.
Kagawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redmond tries to clinch up but Kagawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kagawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Kagawa forces Redmond back against the cage and clinches.
Redmond scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kagawa as Redmond tries to tie him up.
Knees to the body from Redmond.
Redmond lands a knee to the head.
Kagawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Redmond with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kagawa as Redmond tries to tie him up.
Redmond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kagawa up against the cage.
Kagawa is trying to push Redmond away but Redmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Redmond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kagawa takes a shot to the head.
Redmond looking to slow down the pace here.
Kagawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redmond has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Kagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kagawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redmond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redmond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Redmond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Redmond with a knee to the head.
Redmond lands a left hand.
Kagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Redmond.
Redmond scores with a shoulder strike.
Redmond looking to stall.
Knees to the body from Redmond.
Redmond with a knee to the head.
Redmond tries for a takedown but Kagawa manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kagawa as Redmond tries to tie him up.
Redmond is stalling here.
Maxwell Redmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Redmond keeps control of Kagawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kagawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redmond lands a good knee to the midsection. Kagawa won't want to take too many of those.
Redmond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kagawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Redmond scores a nice knee to the body.
Redmond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Redmond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redmond is looking for a takedown.
Kagawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Redmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maxwell Redmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horishi Kagawa.
Redmond lands a left hand.
Redmond prevents Kagawa from breaking the clinch.
Kagawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kagawa tries to break free but Redmond pushes him back against the cage.
Horishi Kagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Redmond taking a breather.
Redmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kagawa backwards.
Redmond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Redmond landing knees to the head.
Redmond connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kagawa's face.
Redmond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redmond using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redmond.
Redmond using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Redmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redmond has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kagawa after a bit of a struggle.
Redmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redmond lands a good knee to the midsection. Kagawa won't want to take too many of those.
Redmond landing knees to the body.
Kagawa is trying to break free.
Redmond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Redmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redmond, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Redmond! |
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Event:
KIFC 74
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Redmond wants to clinch but Simonsgaurd slips to the side#TD2#
and Simonsgaurd counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Simonsgaurd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Simonsgaurd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Redmond knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Simonsgaurd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simonsgaurd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Redmond!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redmond is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB2#
Simonsgaurd is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Redmond is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Redmond flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Simonsgaurd anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Redmond and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Simonsgaurd slips an arm under Redmond chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Simonsgaurd has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Simonsgaurd is squeezing on Redmond like an anaconda would it's prey. Redmond fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Simonsgaurd!
Craig Simonsgaurd 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:
KIFC 60
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Redmond lands with a nice body punch.
Kingsley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Redmond throws a jab when Kingsley was well out of range.
Kingsley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Kingsley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Redmond is not content to let Kingsley control the position. #SUB#
Kingsley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kingsley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redmond keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kingsley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redmond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kingsley advances to full mount. #T1##SUB#
Kingsley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Redmond is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kingsley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Redmond is surviving well by controlling Kingsley's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Kingsley looking to secure an arm triangle but Redmond defends it well.
Kingsley fails to move to back control.
Redmond tries to reverse the position but Kingsley maintains control.
Kingsley wants to take Redmond's back here but Redmond is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kingsley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kingsley tries to control but Redmond wriggling away. #T2#
Kingsley prevents Redmond from getting the reversal.
Kingsley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redmond is looking to escape.
Redmond wants to hold on but Kingsley pushes him away.
Kingsley seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Redmond is holding on tight.
Kingsley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Kingsley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kingsley controlling the pace for now.
Kingsley pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Kingsley wants to finish this one by submission but Redmond is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kingsley. #T3##SUB#
Kingsley wants to finish this one by submission but Redmond is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kingsley. #SUB#
Kingsley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Redmond can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Redmond is trying desperately to improve position.
Kingsley wants to control the pace but Redmond is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kingsley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Kingsley looking for a guillotine from mount but Redmond is having none of it.
Kingsley avoids the attempt from Redmond to control.#T4##SUB#
Kingsley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kingsley controlling from the full mount.
Kingsley avoids the attempt from Redmond to control.
Redmond can't escape the position.
Redmond looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Kingsley working for a choke but Redmond is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redmond breaks Kingsley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Kingsley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kingsley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Ben Kingsley has been cut.
Redmond throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Kingsley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redmond's guard.#SUB2#
Redmond looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kingsley has picked Redmond up and slammed him! Redmond can't keep hold of the triangle and Kingsley manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Kingsley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Redmond looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kingsley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Redmond is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kingsley lets go of the hold and Redmond can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Kingsley!
Ben Kingsley very nearly forgot to thank Island clothing lite amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Redmond connects with the punch.
Redmond throws the left hand but Zhitkov avoids the punch easily.
Redmond is looking to clinch.
As Redmond backs off Zhitkov throws a huge counter combo but Redmond manages to avoid it all.
Zhitkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redmond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Redmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhitkov wants to counter the offense by Redmond and move into the clinch position.
A combination from Zhitkov does no damage.
It looked like Redmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redmond misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Zhitkov has closed the distance and engaged Redmond in a clinch.
Redmond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redmond trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Redmond breaks from the clinch.
Zhitkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Redmond takes one to the chin there.
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!
Redmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maxwell Redmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redmond catches Zhitkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redmond goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Zhitkov is rocked!#T1#
Redmond misses with a hook. Zhitkov ducked under it nicely.
Redmond throws out a loose jab but Zhitkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhitkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redmond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zhitkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Redmond finish him?
Redmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redmond throws a lazy right hand but Zhitkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhitkov slips under a jab from Redmond.
Zhitkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Redmond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhitkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Redmond eats them both and turns towards Zhitkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD#
Redmond sends Zhitkov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Redmond is motioning to the referee to let Zhitkov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhitkov looks to land a combination but Redmond avoids it well.
Redmond misses with a looping right.
Zhitkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redmond throws out the jab.
Zhitkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhitkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redmond.#T2#
Zhitkov tries to bum rush Redmond with a series of wild strikes but Redmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Redmond lands.
Redmond misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Zhitkov clinches.
Zhitkov managing to block the knees to the body from Redmond.
Zhitkov has had enough of the clinch but Redmond keeps him there for the moment.
Redmond landing knees to the head.
Zhitkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zhitkov managing to block the knees to the body from Redmond.
Redmond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zhitkov is trying to force a seperation but Redmond has the dominant position.
Zhitkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Redmond.
Zhitkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Redmond misses with a knee to the head.
Redmond blocking some punches.
#T3#
Zhitkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redmond keeps control of Zhitkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhitkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Redmond up against the cage.#BC#
Redmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhitkov ducks under a wild hook from Redmond.
Redmond lands a nice shot that snaps Zhitkov's head back.
Redmond lands a right hook to the body.
Redmond tries to clinch there but Zhitkov circles away.
Zhitkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Redmond. Those never looked like landing.
Redmond misses the jab.
As Redmond backs off Zhitkov throws a huge counter combo but Redmond manages to avoid it all.
Zhitkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Redmond.#T4#
Redmond tries to clinch but Zhitkov is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Zhitkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Redmond scores with a jab.
Redmond lands a jab to the nose.
Redmond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redmond sizes up Zhitkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redmond is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhitkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redmond.
Redmond scores with the left hand. Zhitkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Redmond misses with a wild body shot.
Redmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhitkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhitkov slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Redmond! Zhitkov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxwell Redmond! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Notorious gets a double leg takedown into Redmond's guard.#SU2#
Notorious gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Notorious closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Redmond to the mat! Redmond manages to get full guard.
Notorious content to stall in guard here.
Redmond is trying to keep Notorious in close.
#SUB#
Notorious got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redmond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Notorious has managed to get both his arms back between Redmond's legs - danger averted.
Redmond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Notorious loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redmond is trying to keep Notorious in close.
#SU2#
Notorious gets to his feet. Redmond looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Notorious rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redmond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redmond lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Notorious throws a right hand that Redmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Redmond also avoids with ease.
Notorious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redmond.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Redmond. Notorious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Notorious is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Notorious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redmond scores with a hook.
Redmond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redmond misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Redmond.
Redmond scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Connor Notorious has been cut.
Notorious pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redmond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maxwell Redmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redmond throws a series of punches but Notorious moves out of range.
Redmond misses with a body shot.
Notorious looks to land a left hand but Redmond moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redmond, as that shot connected.
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!#CL2#
Notorious instigates a clinch. #T2#
Notorious managing to block the knees to the body from Redmond.
Redmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Notorious.
Redmond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Notorious blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redmond using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Notorious looks winded!
A knee to the head by Redmond.
Redmond lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Redmond with a knee to the head.
Redmond lands a good knee to the midsection. Notorious won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redmond.
Redmond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Redmond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redmond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Redmond lands a knee to the head.
Redmond scores with a knee to the head.
Redmond crunches a lovely knee into Notorious's ribcage.
Notorious throws a punch but it's blocked by Redmond.
Notorious takes a knee to the side of the body.
Redmond is trying to force a seperation but Notorious has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redmond obliges.
Redmond scores a nice knee to the body.
Redmond landing knees to the head.
Redmond lands a knee to the body.
Redmond tries to land a knee to the head but Notorious blocks with his arms.
Notorious wants to get back to striking at distance but Redmond won't allow it.
Redmond lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redmond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Redmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Notorious.
Notorious takes a knee right on the jaw!
Redmond misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redmond.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redmond.
Notorious wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Redmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Notorious has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redmond finds it's way round the side to connect with Notorious's head.
Redmond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redmond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redmond misses with a combination
and Notorious counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Redmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor Notorious'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.#R2#
Redmond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Notorious can do to turn this around?
Redmond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Notorious swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Notorious clinches.
Maxwell Redmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redmond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Notorious's efforts to push away.
Redmond tries to land knees in the clinch but Notorious avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Notorious turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Redmond dodges the ground and pound from Notorious.
Connor Notorious has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redmond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Redmond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Notorious really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redmond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Notorious is breathing heavily.#T1#
Redmond gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Redmond is looking to control Notorious's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redmond avoid being mounted?
Notorious trying to control from half guard but Redmond is working away.
Notorious controlling the action here.
Redmond trying to hold on to Notorious's head to control him but Notorious postures up.
Notorious tries to pass to full mount but Redmond defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Redmond trying to control from the bottom.
Notorious prevents Redmond from improving his position.
Redmond trying to control but Notorious postures up.
Redmond is not content to let Notorious control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Redmond wants to control but Notorious is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Redmond scores with a nice strike.
Notorious throws a series of punches but Redmond avoids them all with ease.
Redmond connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Notorious throws a combination that misses
letting Redmond counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Connor Notorious's cut even more.
Notorious throws a series of punches but Redmond moves out of range.
Notorious slips a jab and a cross from Redmond.
#KD#
Redmond lands a left and a right that send Notorious crashing to the mat, dazed. Redmond thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Notorious is rocked!
Notorious gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Redmond gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxwell Redmond! |
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