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Event:
ICC CN 6: Battle By The Beach
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Raffo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard. #ES2#
King has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Raffo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Raffo dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
Raffo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raffo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raffo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raffo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raffo throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Raffo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Raffo connects with a couple of short punches.
Raffo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raffo tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Raffo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raffo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Raffo is controlling the pace.
Raffo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raffo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Ground and pound from Raffo.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Raffo seems content to control.
Raffo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King wants to control but Raffo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raffo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raffo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raffo moves nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Raffo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've been hearing good reports from Raffo'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.
Raffo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
King is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Raffo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raffo's head.
King blocks the body kick.
Raffo shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raffo throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raffo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffo darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Raffo into the cage.
King scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Raffo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Raffo is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to buck Raffo off but Raffo is having none of it.
Raffo working the ground and pound from side control.
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raffo off and has taken his back!
King throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
King trying to control.#SUB2#
King is persistently looking for the submission but Raffo is defending it well.
#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Raffo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Raffo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Raffo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Raffo breaks King's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
King looking to control.
#SUB2#
King working for a triangle but Raffo defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raffo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raffo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raffo defends it easily.
Raffo is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Raffo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Island King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffo.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Raffo throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Raffo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
King wants to control but Raffo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Raffo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Raffo controlling the action here.
Raffo tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
Well, if Raffo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ground and pound from Raffo.
Raffo is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Raffo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raffo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
King tries to roll over but Raffo keeps him under control.
Raffo trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Raffo seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Raffo seems content to control.
Raffo works his way into full mount!
King tries to lock up and control but Raffo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raffo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Raffo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raffo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Markus Raffo!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Markus Raffo!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Markus Raffo!
Markus Raffo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
ICC Combat Night 2
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1#
King cracks Raffo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King jabs Raffo right on the nose. Raffo blinks but takes it well.
King scores with a nice right hand.
King scores with the left hand. Raffo knows he should have avoided that one.
Raffo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Raffo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure.
Raffo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Raffo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Raffo tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Raffo controlling from the top position.
Raffo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King for as long as he can get away with.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Raffo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
King lands a head shot.
King lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Raffo shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
Raffo content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Raffo with a flurry of punches that miss.
King seems keen to control Raffo's posture.
Raffo stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control.
King tries to buck Raffo off but Raffo is having none of it.
Raffo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Raffo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raffo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raffo working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Island King will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab by King.
Raffo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffo.
Raffo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markus Raffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King slips under a jab.
Raffo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raffo.
King lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raffo looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Raffo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffo throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Raffo throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Raffo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Raffo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
King is looking for a sweep.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Raffo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused King some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Raffo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raffo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Raffo controlling the position from side mount.
Raffo continues to stall.
Raffo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King is trying to control Raffo's posture but Raffo avoids it.
Raffo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raffo throws an elbow but King slips to the side and avoids it well.
King is trying to escape the position but Raffo is controlling the position.
Markus Raffo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raffo'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Island King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by King.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raffo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raffo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Raffo misses with a hook
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King misses with a wild combination.
King staying out of range there.
King scores with a body shot.
Raffo throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King lands with a hook. Raffo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raffo misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Raffo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raffo has time to react.#T1#
King thuds his right hand into Raffo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raffo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffo shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raffo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Raffo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raffo is controlling the pace.
King is trying to control but can't.
Raffo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
King trying to control but Raffo postures up.
King landing strikes from the bottom.
Raffo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raffo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Markus Raffo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Island King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raffo working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Island King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Island King!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Island King!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Island King!
Island King wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Island King 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:
ICC 2
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Larsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
#TD#
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Larsson!
Larsson manages to get back to half guard.
Larsson controlling the position for now.
King is just content to waste time from the top position. Larsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King preventing the sweep.
Larsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at Endgame Combat inform us that Larsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Larsson is trying to control the position but King postures up. #T1#
King throwing strikes from guard but Larsson blocks nicely.
Larsson looking to control.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Larsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Larsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King looking to control.
Larsson wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Larsson working some strikes from top position.
Larsson connects with a couple of short punches.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larsson throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
King keeping full guard, as Larsson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Larsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Larsson wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Larsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larsson on the ground.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunner Larsson 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#
King throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Larsson drives through with a takedown into King's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Larsson lands a couple of digs.
Larsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Larsson stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Larsson working some strikes from top position.
Larsson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Larsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larsson lands a couple of digs.
Larsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.#SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunner Larsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
King keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
King pulls Larsson in close to prevent any damage.
King wants to control the position but Larsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Larsson 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.
King taking some punishment here, with Larsson in his half guard.
King is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Larsson seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Larsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
King is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Larsson working King over with strikes.
King is not content to let Larsson control the position.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Larsson 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Larsson shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Island King has been cut.
Larsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.#CL2#
Larsson clinches.
King is defending well against a takedown attempt.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Larsson won't allow it.
Larsson wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Island King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Larsson.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Larsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King blocking some punches.
#T1#
Larsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Larsson throws an elbow that misses.
Larsson working aggressively here.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Larsson has double underhooks.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Gunner Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Larsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
King tries to score with a low kick but Larsson moves his leg out of the way.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larsson is defended easily by King.#TD2#
Larsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Larsson is now in King's guard.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Larsson is stalling in the full guard.
King trying to control the position.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Island King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunner Larsson.
I've got Larsson 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Gunner Larsson!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Gunner Larsson!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gunner Larsson!
Gunner Larsson wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Gunner Larsson 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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