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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Rockstar (ranked 1834 p4p, 236 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 3838 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockstar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You're The Best Around. On his way into the cage it seems that Luke Rockstar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Luke Rockstar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Rockstar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durant closes the distance and clinches.
Rockstar has Durant pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rockstar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Durant tumbling to the mat - Rockstar dives into Durant's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockstar (2) vs (0) Durant
Rockstar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durant controls Rockstar momentarily but Rockstar frees himself.
Durant 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.
Durant is trying to control the position but Rockstar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockstar is one step ahead there.
Rockstar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Rockstar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant wants to improve his position but instead Rockstar has moved into half guard.
Rockstar seems to be working for a kimura but Durant defends the submission attempt.
Rockstar trying to control the pace.
Durant is defending against the submission attempts here by Rockstar.
Durant is trying is best to control the position here.
Durant moves into full guard.
Durant keeping moving, preventing Rockstar from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant 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.
Durant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockstar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockstar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Durant wants to control the position but Rockstar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Durant tries to get to full guard but Rockstar has control of the leg.
Rockstar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Durant is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar controlling the pace.
Rockstar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durant is just riding it out for now. Rockstar eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durant keeping control of the position.
Durant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Durant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rockstar wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar preventing the sweep.
Rockstar postures up.
Rockstar wants to pass the guard but Durant is keeping the position.
Durant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rockstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durant is keeping the position for now.
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
Rockstar trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.
Durant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockstar defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Durant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durant is trying to control the position but Rockstar postures up.
Durant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rockstar drops back looking for a leg! Durant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durant manages to kick Rockstar off! Rockstar jumps back into Durant's guard.
Rockstar trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.
Rockstar postures up.
Durant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockstar (2) vs (2) Durant
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Durant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rockstar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rockstar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rockstar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rockstar (6) vs (2) Durant
Rockstar is trying to get an arm triangle but Durant is defending well.
Durant manages to get back to half guard.
Durant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockstar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rockstar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rockstar wants to control but Durant is keeping him busy.
Durant trying to control but Rockstar postures up.
Rockstar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rockstar is looking for a kimura here.
Durant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Durant.
Rockstar content to stall in guard here.
Durant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Durant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockstar (6) vs (4) Durant
Durant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockstar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durant has gone for a leg lock! Rockstar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Durant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockstar (8) vs (4) Durant
Rockstar tries to free his leg and advance position but Durant is retaining full guard.
Rockstar trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.
Rockstar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Durant 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Durant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockstar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockstar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockstar is one step ahead there.
Rockstar trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.
Durant is trying to control the position but Rockstar postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Durant keeping moving, preventing Rockstar from controlling successfully.
Durant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockstar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
Rockstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durant is keeping the position for now.
Durant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockstar is one step ahead there.
Rockstar wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
Durant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockstar defends it easily.
Rockstar is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar forces his way into half guard.
Durant trying to control here.
Durant actively working from the bottom here.
Rockstar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Durant gets back to full guard.
Durant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rockstar passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rockstar is looking to take a break and control but Durant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durant is looking to improve his position.
Durant is defending against the submission attempts here by Rockstar.
Rockstar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Durant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rockstar controlling from the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rockstar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Durant wants to improve his position but instead Rockstar has moved into half guard.
Rockstar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Durant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockstar pulls his head out easily.
Durant is not content to let Rockstar control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Durant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rockstar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Durant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockstar (8) vs (6) Durant
Rockstar manages to get to full guard.
Durant won't allow Rockstar to sweep him here.
Rockstar trying to control the position.
Rockstar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durant defends well.
Durant is pushing down on Rockstar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rockstar is fighting to maintain full guard but Durant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rockstar is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockstar takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Luke Rockstar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMMA 52 Moors vs Martin
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Durant moves out of range of the body kick from Womack .
Womack throws out a leg kick but Durant moves out of range and Womack only half commits.
Womack misses with a lunging right hand
and Durant counters with a low kick, right behind Womack 's knee.
Womack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Womack is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been told by Womack 's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Durant moves to clinch but Womack breaks away
and Womack counters with a head kick. That will keep Durant thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2#
Durant closes the distance and clinches.
Womack struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
#BC#
Womack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Womack counters with a leg kick.
Womack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durant tries to clinch but Womack is having none of it.
Durant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Womack .
Nice body punch from Womack .
The fight stays on the outside here - Durant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Womack looks to land a combination but Durant avoids it well. #T1#
Womack misses with an uppercut.
Durant looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Durant moves into the clinch successfully.
Womack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Womack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durant blocks an uppercut.
Womack managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Womack working aggressively here.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack stalling the fight.
Durant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Womack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant connects with a knee to the head.
Durant tries a knee to the head but Womack blocks it.
#BC#
Womack breaks the clinch.
Durant tries to clinch there but Womack circles away.
It looked like Womack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durant wants to clinch but Womack slips to the side
enabling Womack to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Womack . That's going to slow Durant down. #T2#
Womack scores with a jab to the head.
Womack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Womack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ken Womack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womack scores with a leg kick.
Womack throws the kick towards the body but Durant avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Womack . Beautiful body shot.
Durant wants to clinch but Womack slips to the side
letting Womack counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Womack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Durant is rocked!
Womack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Womack counters with a body kick that stops Durant in his tracks momentarily.
Durant is still on wobbly legs! Can Womack finish him?
BOOM! Womack lands a beautiful left hook that drops Durant. Durant tries to recover but Womack is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Durant lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Womack !
An out of breath Ken Womack thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMMA 43 FW Tourny Rd 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durant is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Durant moves out of range easily.
Durant is looking to counter the offense by Dux and move into the clinch.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Durant tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dux manages to circle out of the way.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durant slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Durant throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Dux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Durant backs up against the cage.
Dux fails to land with a series of punches.
Durant is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Dux has Durant up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Durant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Durant lands with a left to the head.
Dux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dux tries for a takedown but Durant manages to get underhooks.
Durant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Durant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dux's brow.
Durant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Durant lands a left hand.
Durant lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Dux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Dux is rocked!#CL#
Dux gets tackled into the cage by Durant. Durant maintains the clinch.
Durant is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durant down to the mat. Durant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kevin Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dux.
Dux wants to clinch but Durant slips to the side
and Durant counters with a nice body shot.
Dux is looking to clinch.
Durant wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.
Durant is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
#CL#
Durant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dux, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Dux manages to break the clinch.
Dux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durant swats away the attempt to clinch by Dux.
John Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Durant tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.
Durant doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Durant tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dux.
Dux tries to clinch but Durant is having none of it. #CL2#
Dux has Durant up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durant scores with a hook to the body.
Durant tries a body shot but Dux blocks it.
Durant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dux.
Dux avoids a wild elbow strike from Durant.
Durant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Durant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dux blocks it with crossed arms.
Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duxs head. #BC2#
Dux breaks the clinch.
Dux swinging wildly here.
Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dux is looking for a takedown.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
Durant working aggressively here.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dux is defending well for now.
I was talking to Durant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Durant scores with a hook to the body.
Dux looks winded!
Dux is trying to pull guard but Durant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durant misses with an elbow strike.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Dux managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Dux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dux digs a right hand into Durant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durant's gas tank.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dux tries to pull guard but Durant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
Durant lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like John Dux has been cut.
Durant tries a knee to the head but Dux blocks it.
#TD2#
Dux gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Durant wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Durant is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Dux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dux is looking for a kimura but Durant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dux to get the leverage.
Durant manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durant has his foot on Dux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dux works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Durant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Dux's cut.
That's time! Durant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Durant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
Dux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durant manages to avoid it.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux misses with a double jab
and Durant counters with a crisp right that sends Dux to the canvas! Durant follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 17
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Scott scores with a nice head shot.
Durant is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scott.
Durant is looking to clinch.
Durant avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Scott tries to keep at a distance but Durant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durant throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Durant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Durant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Durant doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott takes a swing at Durant's ribcage but misses.
Durant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Durant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Durant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Durant tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Durant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott shoots in but no luck this time.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Durant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durant is looking to clinch.
Scott tries to counter with a takedown but Durant is quick to defend against it.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Durant's shoulder, as Durant tries to avoid the shot.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durant as he jumps to the side.
Durant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scott throws a front kick aimed at Durant's knee but Durant avoids it well. #T2#
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aaron Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Durant closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
Scott wants to take the fight to the mat but Durant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant works on Scott's body with a couple of short punches.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant misses with an elbow over the top.
Scott avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Durant.
Durant has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Durant scores a nice knee to the body.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Durant gets through Scott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scott avoids the elbow strike from Durant, against the cage.
Durant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Scott lands a nice uppercut.
Durant scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Scott has been cut.#T3#
Scott tries for a takedown but Durant manages to get underhooks.
Durant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Durant ducks down to avoid it.
Durant closes the distance but Scott moves to the side
and Scott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Durant takes the fight into the clinch.
Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Scott's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott blocks a body shot from Durant.
Durant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Durant has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durant can turn it around.#T4#
Scott blocks the elbow strike.
Scott scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott scores with a decent looking hook.
Durant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scott avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Durant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Durant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Scott's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Scott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Durant working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Durant landing knees to the head.
Scott content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scott prevents a body shot from Durant. #BC#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott cracks Durant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aaron Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durant moves away.
Durant fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Durant has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
Durant working aggressively here.
#T1#
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durant walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scott lands a lovely overhand right.
Scott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Durant has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Durant gets underhooks to prevent Scott's takedown attempt.
Durant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Durant is just out of range.#CL2#
Durant gets a clinch.
Durant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Scott's face.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Durant stops a takedown attempt from Scott.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away.
Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Scott controls his hands.
#T2#
Durant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Scott tries for a takedown but Durant manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durant working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Durant.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Durant's head.
Scott is trying to maintain a safe position but Durant gets an underhook and turns Scott into the cage.
Durant lands a hook that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Durant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durant lands with a right to the head.
Durant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Scott controls his hands.
Durant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
Aaron Scott's cut is getting worse.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durant's elbow.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Durant scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Durant tries a knee to the head but Scott blocks it.
Durant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Scott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Durant is defending well.
Durant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant.
Durant lands a hook that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scott blocking some punches.
Scott avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
Durant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durant as Scott tries to tie him up.
Durant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Scott controls his hands.
Durant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durant takes a shot to the head.
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Scott stalling against the cage.
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Durant smiles and moves away.
Durant walks into a jab.
Scott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durant at a distance.
Scott throws a jab when Durant was well out of range.
Scott misses with a combination
and Durant counters with a nice leg kick.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durant.
Despite the aggression on Durant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Durant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Scott's cut.
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##CL2#
Durant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott is working for takedown but Durant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Scott taking a breather.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durant.
Kevin Durant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Durant lands with a left to the head.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durant lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durant pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durant moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Durant moves into the clinch.
Durant lands a hook that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Durant blocking some punches.
Durant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant.
Durant missing with knees to the body.
Durant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Scott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Durant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Durant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durant working aggressively here.
Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Durant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
Durant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durant throws out the jab.
Durant tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Durant is out of range.
Kevin Durant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durant blocks a head kick by Scott.
#CL2#
Durant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durant tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Durant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scott's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Scott blocks an elbow strike from Durant.
Scott tries to score a body lock takedown but Durant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
Durant is leaning against Scott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durant throws an elbow but it misses.
Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durant lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Scott misses the jab.
Durant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durant tries to clinch up.
Durant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Durant fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Durant clinches. #T4#
Durant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aaron Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott is trying to drag Durant to the mat but Durant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Durant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Scott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Durant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durant blocks a body shot from Scott.
Nice body punch from Durant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards. #CUT2#
Aaron Scott's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Durant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Durant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Durant scores with a knee to the head.
Durant landing knees to the head.
Durant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott wants to take the fight to the mat but Durant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Durant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durant lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Durant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kevin Durant and Hugo Lewis. On his way into the cage it seems that Kevin Durant has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kevin Durant seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Durant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hugo Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durant gets a clinch.
Lewis jumps into guard, dragging Durant to the mat.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Durant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Durant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Durant pushes down on Lewis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Durant trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Durant controlling him for the moment.
Durant wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Lewis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Durant looking to pass the guard.
Lewis controlling Durant's posture.
Durant trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Durant from controlling successfully.
Lewis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Durant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lewis dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (0) vs (2) Lewis
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis 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.
Lewis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis is continuing to stall.
Durant keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Durant's legs - danger averted.
Lewis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Durant is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Durant has Lewis pulled in close to control his posture.
Durant continues to stall.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
Lewis is fighting to break Durant's control of his arms but Durant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Durant keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Durant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lewis won't allow Durant to sweep him here.
Lewis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Durant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
Durant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Durant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lewis controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Durant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (2) vs (2) Lewis
Durant trying to pass the guard but Lewis defending well.
Durant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durant.
Durant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lewis is controlling Durant's trapped leg to prevent Durant from advancing to side control.
Durant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durant.
Lewis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lewis controlling the position.
Durant tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Lewis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Durant trying to move into half guard but instead Lewis has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (2) vs (4) Lewis
Durant is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Lewis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Durant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lewis preventing the sweep.
Durant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lewis controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Durant trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Durant is controlling Lewis's posture.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durant looking to control.
Durant being controlled here, momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Durant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lewis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Durant working a defensive guard here.
Lewis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lewis won't allow Durant to sweep him here.
Lewis being controlled here momentarily.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lewis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lewis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Durant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis is thwarting Durant's attempts to control the position.
Durant wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
Lewis controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lewis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Durant tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Durant is concentrating on defense, preventing Lewis from advancing position.
Lewis stalling.
Lewis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Durant is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lewis controlling the action here.
The adventures of Lewis the control monster continue. Boring.
Durant is looking for a sweep. Lewis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis is taking a breather. Durant 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.
Durant is looking to get back to full guard here but Lewis has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (2) vs (7) Lewis
Lewis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control the action but Durant is working from the bottom.
Lewis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lewis working away.
Durant being controlled for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control the position but Durant is working away.
Durant is looking for a sweep.
Durant struggling a bit here.
Lewis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Durant will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis wins on points by 7 to 2.
After the fight, Hugo Lewis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
USFC 149
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Vieira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vieira throws a sloppy head kick and Durant moves out of range easily.
Durant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira counters with a leg kick.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira scores with a hook.
Rafael Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira cracks Durant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vieira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vieira seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira thows a body kick. Durant tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira looks to land a combination but Durant avoids it well.
A nice side step and Durant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durant avoids the head kick by Vieira.
Vieira throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Durant counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Durant lands a nice hook to Vieira's body. Vieira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durant walks into a straight right hand from Vieira.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Durant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durant dodges the punch combination from Vieira.
Durant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vieira scrambles back to his feet.
Vieira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vieira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vieira misses with a leg kick
and Durant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira throws a lazy head kick
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Vieira is rocked!
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!
Vieira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durant on the side of the head.
Durant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Vieira misses
and Durant counters with a left to the body.
Durant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durant avoids the head kick by Vieira.
Durant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durant. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vieira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vieira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vieira rather than just go for the knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vieira, right into the meat.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Durant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A combination from Vieira does no damage.
Durant cracks Vieira with an open hand slap.
A head kick by Vieira misses
and Durant counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Durant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Vieira scores with a jab.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieira seems to have got his legs back now.
Durant throws a series of punches but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira throws a shot from downtown. Durant moves away and avoids it.
Durant slips a jab from Vieira.#KD2#
Durant cracks Vieira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vieira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Durant finish him?
Vieira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durant circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durant! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Durant cracks Vieira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vieira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Durant finish him?
Some wild striking there from Vieira.
Vieira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durant is able to avoid easily.#KD2#
Durant lands a big uppercut and Vieira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vieira looks OK. Durant waves Vieira back to his feet!
Durant misses with a looping left.
Durant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Durant.#T4#
Vieira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durant tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Vieira lands but Durant takes it in his stride.
Durant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vieira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Durant looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durant lands a head shot.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vieira misses with a low kick.
Vieira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durant blocks a head kick by Vieira.
Vieira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vieira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durant.
Vieira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durant drops his hands momentarily and Vieira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vieira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Durant saw that one coming.
Vieira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good work by Durant as he checks the leg kick.
Durant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira throws a sloppy head kick and Durant moves out of range easily.
Durant scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant looks for the body kick but Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vieira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#
Durant is rocked!
Vieira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durant is still on wobbly legs! Can Vieira finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieira lands a big head kick that sends Durant to the canvas! Vieira follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Vieira!
A relieved looking Rafael Vieira 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:
USFC 139
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Graves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durant to score with a decent uppercut.
Durant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Graves's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durant.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durant looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Graves darts in looking for a takedown but Durant gets double underhooks and turns Graves into the cage.
Durant throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Graves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Durant!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Graves off and has taken his back!
Durant is trying to stick to Graves's back but Graves is turning into Durant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Durant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Graves.#SUB2#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graves looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Graves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Durant tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
Durant stops Graves from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Durant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Graves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Durant wants to control but Graves postures up.
Graves has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Durant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Graves's best efforts.
Durant won't allow Graves to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Durant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Graves wants to work for an arm triangle but Durant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Graves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Durant's thigh. Durant counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Graves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graves advances to half guard. #SUB#
Graves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Graves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Graves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Graves advances position into side control!#SUB#
Graves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durant, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Graves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Durant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Durant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Durant is trying to stand up here but Graves is controlling him well. #T4##SUB#
Graves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durant defends it well. #SUB#
Graves is working for a submission of some sort.
Durant desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Graves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Durant wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Durant will probably get the nod.
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#
Durant throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Durant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Durant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
Durant misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Durant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durant as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durant's waist but Durant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graves off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Durant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
Durant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Durant.
Durant lands a nice looking body shot.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant with a jab.
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durant but Durant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Durant cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.#T2#
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alex Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Durant. No joy for Graves on that attempt.
A low kick from Durant misses #TD#
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Durant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graves manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Durant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durant has managed to get both his arms back between Graves's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Durant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alex Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet. #SUB#
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durant's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Durant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Durant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Durant prevents Graves from improving his position.#T4#
Graves moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Graves has his foot on Durant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durant works his way back into a safe position though.
Durant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Graves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Durant escapes and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Graves is looking to reverse the position.
Durant moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Durant trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Graves regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Durant misses #TD#
and Graves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Durant uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kevin Durant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Durant misses.
Durant misses with a head kick.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Durant is quick to defend against it.
Durant tries a head kick but it misses.
Durant throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Durant throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Durant is quick to defend against it.
Durant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Durant avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Durant lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durant, right into the meat.
Durant swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Durant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Durant throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Durant throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
A big right from Durant misses.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Durant avoids it well and moves away.
Durant lands a jab to the nose.
Durant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Durant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durant lands with a good body shot.
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!
Durant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Durant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durant throws a head kick that misses.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durant.
Graves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Durant sprawls and moves away.
Graves slips under a jab from Durant.
Graves avoids the head kick by Durant.
Durant lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
Durant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Durant tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durant lands with a hook. Graves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves has a takedown stuffed.
Alex Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Durant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Durant does it's job there.
Durant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown but Durant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durant scoring well with a low kick there.
Durant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Kevin Durant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durant 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.
Nice straight punches there by Durant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durant is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
Durant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Durant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Durant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Durant!
A very excited looking Kevin Durant rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Alex Graves was interviewed post fight and said 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.
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Event:
USFC 133
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Durant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durant cracks Walker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durant lands an overhand right.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durant. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durant, right into the meat.
Walker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant lands a slapping body shot.
Durant is looking to slow Walker down with leg kicks.
Walker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durant.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Durant.#T1#
Durant tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walker throws a head kick that Durant semi-blocks.
Durant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Walker avoids the body shot from Durant.
Walker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Durant is looking to slow Walker down with leg kicks.
Walker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackstar Striking Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Durant loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Walker throws a head kick but Durant moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Durant misses with a body kick. #T2#
Durant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durant blocks a head kick by Walker.
Walker throws a leg kick
letting Durant counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durant is looking to land body kicks.
Walker moves out of range as Durant throws a body kick.
Durant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Walker misses its target.
Durant tries to score with a low kick but Walker moves his leg out of the way.
Durant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Walker lands a nice looking body kick.
John Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durant throws a lazy body kick
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
That kick from Walker tenderised Durant's leg. Durant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durant throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Walker lands a head shot.
Durant missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durant scoring well with a low kick there.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Durant misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Durant misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Walker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durant swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker throws a body kick that misses.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Durant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Walker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Walker has knocked Durant down with a huge combo! Walker steps away and waves a wobbly Durant back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Durant is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Walker engages and cracks Durant with a massive lead left hook - Durant tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Walker is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Walker!
John Walker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
USFC 129
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Beddoe misses with a hook
and Beddoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beddoe cracks Durant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beddoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durant avoids the body shot from Beddoe.
Durant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beddoe looks to land a right hand but Durant moved out of range.
Durant throws out a counter right but Beddoe avoids it with no problem.
Durant throws out a loose jab but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Durant lands.
Durant has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Durant slips under a jab from Beddoe.
Durant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durant on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Beddoe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beddoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beddoe tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Beddoe back against the cage.
Beddoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durant or not. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
Beddoe scores with a hook to the body.
Beddoe blocking some punches.
Beddoe misses with the head strike.
Durant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beddoe backwards. #BC2#
Durant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beddoe moves in looking to clinch but Durant pushes him off.
Beddoe throws a body punch but Durant moves out of range.
Beddoe blocks a jab.
Durant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Durant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beddoe.
Beddoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beddoe misses with a hook to the body
and Durant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beddoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Durant is just out of range.
Durant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Beddoe lands with a nice body punch.
Beddoe moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beddoe scores with a nice strike.
Kevin Durant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beddoe tries to clinch there but Durant circles away.
Durant defending well as Beddoe loads up on a big left hand.
Beddoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durant looks to land a left hand but Beddoe moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Durant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beddoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Philo Beddoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beddoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Beddoe.
Beddoe throws a looping overhand right but Durant ducks down to avoid it. #T3##CL#
Beddoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durant, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beddoe.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Beddoe avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
Beddoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beddoe lands a nice uppercut.
Beddoe stalls.
Beddoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Durant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beddoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beddoe blocks an elbow strike.
Beddoe prevents a body shot from Durant.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Beddoe avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
Beddoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant. #T4#
Durant throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Durant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beddoe tries to clinch up
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beddoe feints a jab promting Durant to slip. Beddoe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Durant slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Beddoe scores with a takedown into Durant's guard.
Beddoe wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
Durant looking to control.
#SUB2#
Durant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beddoe defends well.
Durant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beddoe is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Philo Beddoe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Beddoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durant circles away.
Durant looks to land a body kick but Beddoe moved away.
Durant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Beddoe misses with a takedown attempt
and Durant counters with a good, hard body kick but Beddoe shrugs it off.
Beddoe misses with a takedown attempt
and Durant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beddoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beddoe.
Beddoe throws a hook but Durant blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durant! But no joy.
Durant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant throws a head kick that misses.
Beddoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beddoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Durant counters with a straight right hand.
Beddoe misses the jab.
Durant is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Beddoe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Durant misses with a head kick.
Durant misses with a looping right.
Beddoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durant stuns Beddoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beddoe misses with a right hand
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
Durant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beddoe.
A big right from Durant misses.
Beddoe attempts a counter takedown but Durant avoids it well and moves away.
Beddoe lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Beddoe has closed the distance and engaged Durant in a clinch.
#T2#
Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Beddoe controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beddoe.
Beddoe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Durant tries a body shot but Beddoe blocks it.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Philo Beddoe has been cut.
Beddoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant lands an elbow just above Beddoe 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
Philo Beddoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beddoe lands a body shot.
Beddoe misses with the head strike.
Beddoe looking to slow down the pace here.
Beddoe tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Beddoe back against the cage. #T3#
Durant misses with some punches.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddoe.
Beddoe pushes Durant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Durant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beddoe throws a body punch but Durant moves out of range.
Durant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Beddoe misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durant! But no joy.
Beddoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beddoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beddoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beddoe shoots in and drives through. Durant sprawls well.
Durant with a jab.
Beddoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Durant counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Durant throws the left hand but Beddoe avoids the punch easily.
Beddoe closes the distance and clinches up with Durant, looking for a takedown. Beddoe pushes Durant against the cage but Durant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beddoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beddoe scores with a punch to the head.
Durant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beddoe.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beddoe.
Durant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Beddoe wants to work for an arm triangle but Durant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Durant trying to control but Beddoe postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Philo Beddoe's cut.
That's time! Beddoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Durant. That snapped Beddoe's head back.
Beddoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durant misses the shot to the body.
Durant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beddoe misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Durant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durant.
Beddoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durant defends well and Beddoe ends up having to push Durant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Durant throws out a counter right but Beddoe avoids it with no problem.
Beddoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beddoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
Beddoe throws a jab when Durant was well out of range.
Kevin Durant seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Beddoe avoids a kick to the body.
Durant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beddoe throws out the jab.
Beddoe misses with a hook.
Beddoe connects with the punch.
Beddoe wants to clinch
and Durant counters with a nice body kick.
Durant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beddoe throws out the jab.
Beddoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Durant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beddoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Durant.
Beddoe scores with a nice head shot.
Beddoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durant looks for the body kick but Beddoe saw that one coming.
Durant misses with a hook.#T2##CL#
Beddoe closes the distance and pushes Durant back into the cage.
Beddoe can't find room to land a body shot as Durant controls the action.
Durant lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beddoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Beddoe blocks a body shot from Durant.
Beddoe managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Beddoe blocks an uppercut.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Beddoe as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Durant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beddoe moves away.#T3#
Beddoe blocks a head kick by Durant.
Beddoe tries for a takedown but Durant circles away easily
and Durant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Durant throws a head kick that Beddoe semi-blocks.
Durant lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Beddoe moves into range and clinches up with Durant.
Beddoe misses with a knee to the head.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beddoe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Durant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beddoes head.
Beddoe tries a body shot but Durant blocks it.
Beddoe prevents a body shot from Durant. #T4#
Durant tries a body shot but Beddoe blocks it.
Durant tries a knee to the head but Beddoe blocks it.
Beddoe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Durant crunches a lovely knee into Beddoe's ribcage.
Beddoe wants to stall.
Beddoe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durant misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Durant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durant lands a nice shot to the body.
Beddoe managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Beddoe controls his hands.
Beddoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant. #BC2#
Durant breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Beddoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Durant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Durant has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Durant jabs at Jenkins's body.
Jenkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durant throws out the jab.
Durant moves out of range as Jenkins strikes.
Durant shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durant was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durant ducks right into an uppercut from Jenkins.
Durant swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Jenkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Durant's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant pulls Jenkins in to control the position.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durant swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Durant looking for a guillotine here but Jenkins defends easily.
Jenkins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Jenkins tries to pass to full mount but Durant defends it.
Durant is looking to improve his position.
Jenkins wants to free his trapped foot but Durant is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jenkins moves into full mount! Durant won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durant throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jenkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jenkins avoids the attempt from Durant to control.
Durant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Durant regains half guard.#T2#
Jenkins wants to free his trapped foot but Durant is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Durant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Durant is refusing to be controlled, as Jenkins sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Jenkins seems to be working for a kimura but Durant defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Jenkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Jenkins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Durant tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jenkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thurgood Jenkins!
An out of breath Thurgood Jenkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
King works Durant's body with a nice hook.
Durant looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
Durant throws a nice outside leg kick.
King misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Durant misses.
King throws a jab when Durant was well out of range.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
King gets caught flat footed, as Durant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Durant wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Durant looking to pass the guard.
Durant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Durant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
King keeping moving, preventing Durant from controlling successfully.
Durant looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
King has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Durant is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for King.
King regains half guard.#SUB2#
Durant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King tries to roll over but Durant keeps him under control.
King wants to get back to full guard but Durant has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Durant off and has taken his back!
Durant manages to reverse the position and now he's in King's guard. Nice work there by Durant.
Durant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Durant got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durant has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
King working a defensive guard but Durant passes into half guard.
#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
King trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
King wants to improve his position but Durant is controlling well.
Durant is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
Durant performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Durant 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.#SUB2#
Durant seems to be looking for submissions.
Durant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Durant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Durant eventually gives up the hold.
King wants to control but Durant is keeping busy.
Durant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Durant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Durant seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Durant misses with a looping left.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durant checks it well.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Durant is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durant! But no joy.
Durant moves out of range of the strikes.
Durant just misses with a punch to the body.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Durant jabs at King's body.
Durant throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durant misses with a looping left.
King throws a shot from downtown. Durant moves away and avoids it.
Durant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
A left lands for Durant.
Rhys Mackenzie King is winning the standup battle so far.
Durant fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
King jabs Durant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durant is defended easily by King.#TD2#
Durant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Durant lands in his opponent's guard.
Durant trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Durant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Durant trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Durant defends easily.
Durant trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #SUB#
King working for a triangle but Durant defends it easily.
Durant trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Durant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Durant trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Durant throws a big right hand that misses.
Durant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #SUB#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Durant wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Durant looking to pass the guard.
Durant trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durant.
Durant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Durant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Durant gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
Durant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durant tries to stand but King is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
King has an active guard here but Durant has managed to pass into half guard.
Durant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Durant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to control from the bottom.
Durant wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Durant is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durant's back!
Durant rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Durant wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Durant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Durant looking for submissions off his back.
King drops an elbow to the side of Durant's head.
Rhys Mackenzie King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Durant wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but Durant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
Durant trying to control but King postures up.
Durant gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Durant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King working some strikes from top position.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Durant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3##SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Durant's legs - danger averted.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
King slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Durant actively working from the bottom here.
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Durant taking some punishment here, with King in his half guard.
Durant is trying to stand.
Durant taking some punishment here, with King in his half guard. #SUB#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durant is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. King lands a nice short elbow.
Durant works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Durant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Durant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Durant looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rhys Mackenzie King.
I think Durant has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GFC 45: Laine vs Pedan
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Durant throws out a powerful jab.
Morato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durant to score with a decent uppercut.
Durant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morato swivels and escapes.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durant throws a hook but Morato blocks it.
Morato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durant lands the left hand.
Morato catches Durant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morato lands a really nice looking cross but Durant seems unphased.
Durant thuds his shin into the meat of Morato's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durant is defended easily by Morato.
Morato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durant is out of range and Morato settles back down.
Durant lunges at Morato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morato's hand.
Durant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morato misses with a looping right.#T1#
Morato missing with a left hand there. Durant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durant tried to score with a low kick but Morato checks it.
Morato moves forwards but Durant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morato cracks Durant with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Durant tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Morato pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Durant is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Morato!
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Event:
GFC 35: Rumble
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Haverford misses.
Haverford tries to clinch there but Durant circles away.
Durant tries to counter with a takedown but Haverford is quick to defend against it.
Haverford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haverford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durant cracks Haverford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haverford doesn't manage to clinch there - Durant circles away.
Durant punishes Haverford 's body with a nice straight punch.
Durant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haverford wants to slow Durant down by chopping away at his legs.
Haverford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durant swivels and escapes.
Decent striking displayed by Haverford there.#TD#
Durant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Durant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haverford has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Durant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Haverford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durant.
Haverford is trying to stand.
Durant wants to pass to mount but Haverford is defending the position.
Durant stalling. #SUB#
Durant is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Durant is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Durant stops Haverford from getting back to his feet.
Haverford won't allow Durant to pass to mount.
Durant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Durant trying to mount his opponent but Haverford defends it.
Haverford tries to roll over but Durant keeps him under control.
Haverford is looking to escape.#SUB#
Durant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haverford has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Haverford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durant.
Haverford is staying active underneath Durant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haverford is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haverford .
Haverford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Durant does it's job there.
Haverford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durant checks it well.
Haverford misses with a looping right.
Durant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haverford throws a leg kick
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Haverford has managed to clinch.
Durant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Haverford tries to land knees in the clinch but Durant avoids the damage to the body.
Haverford 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haverford 's defenses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haverford prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Tom Haverford 's cut even more.
A nice left hand lands by Durant.
Haverford wants to stall.
Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haverford s head.
Haverford tries to land a knee to the head but Durant blocks with his arms.
Haverford looks winded!
A short uppercut from Durant.
Durant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Durant pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Durant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haverford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Durant trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Durant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haverford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
That's time! Durant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Durant lands a leg kick that knocks Haverford off balance momentarily.
Durant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haverford has time to react.
Haverford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Haverford drives through with a takedown into Durant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Durant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haverford wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving. #SUB#
Durant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haverford is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Durant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kevin Durant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Durant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haverford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haverford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Durant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haverford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haverford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Haverford distracts Durant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Durant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Durant working for a triangle but Haverford defends it easily.
#SUB#
Durant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haverford is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haverford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Durant's guard.#SUB2#
Haverford has gone for a leg lock! Durant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haverford 's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durant wants to control from the top but Haverford keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haverford looking to control.
Durant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haverford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Durant forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Durant seems to be looking for submissions.
Durant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haverford tries to roll over but Durant keeps him under control.
Haverford wants to control but Durant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Durant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Durant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Haverford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durant's back!
Durant trying to control the position but Haverford manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Durant is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Durant showing good submission defense here.
Durant is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Haverford scores with strikes from the back.
Durant trying to control the action but Haverford just sinks the hooks in.
Durant wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Haverford is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Durant trying to control the position but Haverford manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Durant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haverford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haverford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haverford throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab.
Haverford throws a hook but Durant avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Durant.
Haverford throws a low kick but Durant avoids it.
Haverford jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Durant darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Durant is looking to take a break and control but Haverford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Durant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Durant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Durant trying to control from half guard but Haverford is working away.
Durant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haverford wants to control but Durant is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Durant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Durant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haverford is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Durant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haverford is just riding it out for now. Durant eventually gives up the hold.
Haverford looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Durant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Haverford trying to control from the bottom.
Haverford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durant. #SUB#
Haverford is trying to control Durant's posture. Durant takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Haverford ! Durant is rotating here... this could be the end... Haverford is out! Durant has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Durant!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Durant started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GFC 28: Romanov vs Sullivan
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hathaway has Durant up against the cage in a clinch.
Hathaway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hathaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant lands a body shot. #BC2#
Hathaway breaks from the clinch.
Hathaway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Hathaway misses.
Durant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Durant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hathaway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hathaway struggling a bit here.
Hathaway tries to bench press Durant off him but Durant keeps the position.
Hathaway gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Durant is trying to work for a kimura but Hathaway is defending well.
Hathaway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Durant stalling.
Hathaway wants to control but Durant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Durant stalling. #SUB#
Durant wants to work for an arm triangle but Hathaway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Durant seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hathaway is looking for a sweep. Durant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Durant stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hathaway to get to his feet.
Hathaway tries to clinch up but Durant circles away and keeps his distance.
Durant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hathaway but Hathaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Durant - just one landing.
Durant looks to score with a jab to the body but Hathaway is just out of range.
No luck for Durant with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Hathaway does no damage. #TD#
Hathaway gets caught flat footed, as Durant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hathaway has Durant pulled in close to control his posture.
Hathaway wants to stand but Durant is controlling the position. #T3#
Hathaway keeping moving, preventing Durant from controlling successfully.
Hathaway has Durant pulled in close to control his posture.
Durant is pushing down on Hathaway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hathaway is fighting to maintain full guard but Durant has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Durant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hathaway is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Durant has latched onto it... Big trouble! Durant pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hathaway is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Durant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Durant!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Durant started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Durant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lucas doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Lucas gets caught flat footed, as Durant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Durant trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Lucas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lucas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Durant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Durant is controlling him.
Lucas trying to keep a closed guard but Durant is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durant looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD#
Durant scores with a takedown into Lucas's guard.
Lucas controls Durant momentarily but Durant frees himself.
Durant wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Durant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lucas is proving hard to escape from.
Lucas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Durant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Durant is pushing down on Lucas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucas is fighting to maintain full guard but Durant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Durant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lucas is pressing down on Durant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Durant wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Lucas can't keep his opponent in guard - Durant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Durant trying to control the pace. #T3#
Durant works his foot free and advances to mount.
Durant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucas is looking to get to half guard.
Durant fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Durant controlling from the full mount.
Durant avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.#T4#
Durant with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Durant working for a guillotine from mount but Lucas is in no mood to give up.
Lucas has given up his back.
Lucas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Durant gets his hands free as Lucas looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lucas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Lucas showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Durant looks to throw the jab but Lucas is out of range.
Durant lands with a hook. Lucas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucas is looking to chop away at Durant's legs.
That kick from Lucas tenderised Durant's leg. Durant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lucas lands a jab to Durant's midsection.
Durant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lucas.
Durant misses with an uppercut
and Lucas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durant misses with a straight left.
Lucas throws a fast counter high kick but Durant manages to duck under it in time.
Lucas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durant.
We've been informed that Lucas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Durant gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Durant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lucas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Lucas tries to buck Durant off but Durant is having none of it.#SUB#
Durant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lucas tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Durant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lucas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Durant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lucas is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Durant is trying to get an arm triangle but Lucas is defending well. #T3#
Lucas is looking to reverse the position.
Durant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Durant tries for a kimura but Lucas is defending well.
Durant taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Durant controls the position from side control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Durant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Durant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Durant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Durant will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durant is able to avoid easily.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Durant throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lucas was covering up waiting for the punch and Durant finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lucas 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.
Durant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Durant wants to take a breather but Lucas is having none of it. #SUB#
Durant is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Lucas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Durant lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Durant has hold of Lucas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lucas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Durant working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lucas is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Durant wants to finish this one by submission but Lucas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Durant.
Travis Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lucas is looking to improve his position but Durant isn't that keen on the idea.
Lucas is squirming around, avoiding Durant's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Lucas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Durant.
Durant looking to finish with strikes here!
Lucas is trying to reverse the position but instead Durant has taken his back - oops!#T3##SUB#
Lucas showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Lucas right now.
#SUB#
Durant is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Lucas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Durant. #SUB#
Durant has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lucas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kevin Durant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucas trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB#
Durant looking to break Lucas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lucas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Durant will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Durant looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Durant is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lucas is defending well though. Durant let's go of the attempt for now.
Lucas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Durant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durant, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Jane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durant defends it nicely.
Durant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Durant catches Jane right on the button with a cross.
Jane misses with a low kick.
Durant scoring well with a low kick there.
Jane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durant connects with a solid leg kick.
Jane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Durant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant lands a jab.
Durant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Durant.
A jab from Durant finds it's way through Jane's defenses. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Durant. That snapped Jane's head back.
Jane moves in looking to clinch but Durant pushes him off.#KD#
Durant drops Jane with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jane looks back up at him and smiles so Durant waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Jane is rocked!
Durant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jane wants to clinch
and Jane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jane is still on wobbly legs! Can Durant finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant sizes up Jane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durant drops Jane with a naaaaasty hook - Jane is in real trouble here! Durant dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Durant!
A very excited looking Kevin Durant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kevin Durant and Jorry Benton. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Durant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jorry Benton!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durant sprawls well. Durant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorry Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton darts in looking for a takedown but Durant gets double underhooks and turns Benton into the cage.
Durant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benton.
Kevin Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorry Benton.
Durant takes the fight into the clinch.
Benton jumps guard but Durant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benton tries to pull guard but Durant won't allow it.
Benton jumps guard but Durant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durant walks away with a smile on his face. Benton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benton somewhat.
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown. Durant tries to sprawl out of it but Benton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Durant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton dives in and grabs Durant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durant pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
Durant moves into range and clinches up with Benton.
Benton jumps guard but Durant stands there with Benton around his waist. Benton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benton is trying to pull guard but Durant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durant pulls guard effortlessly.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Benton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Benton postures up.
Durant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton postures up.
Benton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
Benton stays in close to Durant's body and controls the position.
Durant controls Benton momentarily but Benton frees himself.
Benton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton passes Durant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benton wants to take a breather but Durant is having none of it.
Durant trying to control from the bottom.
Durant tries to get to full guard but Benton has control of the leg.
Benton is keen to just control but Durant is a slippery customer.
Durant trying to hold on to Benton's head to control him but Benton postures up.
Durant wants to get back to full guard.
Benton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Durant! Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (0) vs (3) Benton
Benton fails to advance to Durant's back.
Durant is desperately trying to improve his position but Benton has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Benton avoids the attempt from Durant to control.
Benton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Durant is looking to improve his position but Benton isn't that keen on the idea.
Benton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Durant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (2) vs (3) Benton
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benton is adopting a defensive guard.
Durant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Durant from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benton managing to control the position.
Durant has gone for a leg lock! Benton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Durant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (2) vs (5) Benton
Benton forces his way into half guard.
Durant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benton pulls his head out easily.
Benton trying to control the action but Durant is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benton is working for a submission of some sort.
Benton wants to take a breather but Durant is having none of it.
Durant wants to control but Benton is keeping busy.
Benton wants to work for an arm triangle but Durant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Durant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benton pulls his head out easily.
Durant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benton is working away from the top position though.
Benton is keen to just control but Durant is a slippery customer.
Benton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (2) vs (8) Benton
Benton wants to control the pace but Durant is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Durant is trying to escape the mount but Benton keeps good control and instead manages to take Durant's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Durant (2) vs (11) Benton
Durant defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benton's arms.
Durant tries to roll but Benton sticks to his back.
Benton avoiding Durant 's attempts to control his hands.
Benton is hanging on to Durant's back as he tries to escape.
Benton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Durant has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Benton working for the choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Durant is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Benton gets his way!
Durant tries to escape but Benton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Benton gets his hands free as Durant looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Durant's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Benton working for the choke.
Durant trying to control the action but Benton just sinks the hooks in.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benton working for a choke but Durant is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durant is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Durant defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benton's arms.
Benton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Benton is looking for a rear naked choke here but Durant reverses the position brilliantly into Benton's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (4) vs (11) Benton
Durant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benton's guard.
Durant is keen to just control but Benton is a slippery customer.
Durant controlling the action here.
Durant seems to be working for a kimura but Benton defends the submission attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton is not content to let Durant control the position.
Durant is just content to waste time from the top position. Benton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Durant wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Durant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Durant trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Benton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (4) vs (13) Benton
Benton trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.
Durant is trying to hold Benton in close to prevent damage but Benton has managed to pass into half guard.
Durant is looking for a sweep. Benton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton trying to pass the guard but Durant defending well.
Durant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benton is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
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