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Event:
Kings 18: Ghost vs Rock
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Nunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunes somewhat.
Chester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nunes.
Nice takedown defense from Chester. No joy for Nunes on that attempt.
Chester changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chester avoids the body shot from Nunes.
Nunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Charles Chester has been cut.
Nunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chester counters with a one-two to the body.
Nunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nunes throws a push kick but Chester slaps the foot to one side.
Chester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chester darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nunes walks into a straight right hand from Chester.
Nunes walks into a stiff left hand from Chester.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chester stuffs the takedown attempt from Nunes. Nunes gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles Chester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Nunes.
Chester misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Chester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nunes enables Chester to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nunes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chester preventing the sweep.
Chester controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chester throwing strikes from guard but Nunes blocks nicely.
Chester postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chester 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. #SUB2#
Nunes has his foot on Chester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chester works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Armored Fitness & Sparring inform us that Nunes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Chester trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nunes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nunes is looking for a triangle but Chester pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nunes has his foot on Chester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chester works his way back into a safe position though.
Chester slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chester scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Chester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chester postures up in Nunes's guard and throws a big left but Nunes blocks it. #SUB2#
Nunes has his foot on Chester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chester works his way back into a safe position though.
Chester looking to sit in guard and control but Nunes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nunes preventing the sweep.
Nunes wants to control from the top but Chester keeps moving. #SUB#
Nunes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chester seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Chester working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Chester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunes defends well.
Nunes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nunes looking to sit in guard and control but Chester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Chester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Chester's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chester is out of range and Nunes settles back down.
Chester just misses with a punch to the body.
Chester swats away the attempt to clinch by Nunes.
Nunes is looking to clinch but Chester is avoiding it.
Chester scores with the left hand. Nunes knows he should have avoided that one.
Nunes blocks a low kick nicely.
Nunes is looking for the big counter here.
Chester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chester looks to throw the jab but Nunes is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Chester counters with a nice uppercut.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Chester throws a front kick aimed at Nunes's knee but Nunes avoids it well.
Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunes moves forwards but Chester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nunes pushes Chester away with a front kick.
Nunes walks into a left hand.
Chester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nunes blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nunes. Chester does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Chester misses its target.
Nunes staying out of range there.
Chester swings for the body but Nunes moves out of range.
Chester throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range. #T2#
Chester throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chester throws a leg kick but Nunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Nunes tries to counter it with a takedown but Chester pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Renan Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes tries to score with a low kick but Chester moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Chester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chester digs a good body shot into Nunes's ribs.
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!
Nunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chester will feel that in the morning.
Chester throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chester swats away the attempt to clinch by Nunes.
Nunes throws a leg kick but Chester moved away.
Chester misses with a left hand
and Nunes counters with a leg kick.
Nunes slips a jab from Chester.
Nunes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around?#T3##TD2#
Chester gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nunes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nunes throwing strikes from guard but Chester blocks nicely. #SU2#
Nunes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chester pinned against the cage. Chester gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Chester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chester throws a low kick but Nunes moves out of range easily. #T4#
Nunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renan Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chester lands a slapping body shot.
Chester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nunes throws an overhand right that lands on Chester's shoulder, as Chester tries to avoid the shot.
Nunes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nunes throws a lazy head kick
and Chester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Nunes with that takedown attempt.
Chester scores with a one two! Nunes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chester takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Chester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Chester's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nunes takes one on the button.
Chester lands with a shot to the body.
Nunes throws a head kick but Chester moves out of range.
Chester wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chester connects with a right hand. Nunes shakes it off.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it.
Chester takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nunes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Chester moves out of range easily.
Chester fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nunes just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Chester coming out on top.
Chester misses with an uppercut.
Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it.
Nunes throws a hook to the side of Chester's head but Chester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Nunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Chester decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Nunes kicks Chester off and gets back to his feet.
Charles Chester is winning the standup battle so far.
Chester throws a shot to the body.
Nunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chester lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chester clobbers Nunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chester throws a shot from downtown. Nunes moves away and avoids it.
Nunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chester.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chester here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nunes is looking for the big counter here.
Nice shot by Chester.#T2#
Chester scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nunes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chester defends it well.
Chester punishes Nunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chester changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nunes moves out of range as Chester strikes.
Nunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chester scores with a hook.
Nunes shoots in and drives through. Chester sprawls well.
Chester lands a body shot.
#T3#
Chester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chester lands a two punch combo.
Chester digs a good body shot into Nunes's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chester.
Charles Chester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A clash of legs there as Nunes blocks the low kick.
Nunes jabs Chester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good exchange - Chester coming out on top.
Nunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chester throws out the jab.
Nunes throws a body kick that misses.
Chester throws a body shot but no joy.
Nunes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chester counters with a stiff right hand.
Charles Chester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Nunes.
Chester misses with a body kick.
Nunes tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Nunes throws a body punch but Chester moves out of range.
Nunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Chester.
Renan Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chester throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chester displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chester takes a swing at Nunes's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Chester.
Chester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Chester.
Chester jabs at Nunes's body.
Nunes walks into a straight right hand from Chester.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Chester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chester, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Chester!
Charles Chester bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Kings 14: Dweller vs Little
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Farted drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nunes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Farted has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Farted throws a strike aimed at the side of Nunes's head but Nunes avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farted tries to stand but Nunes is controlling his head. #SUB#
Farted tries for a kimura but Nunes is defending well.
Nunes is trying to escape the position but Farted is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farted tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nunes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Farted fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Farted tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Farted 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Farted trying to control the position but Nunes is working away.
Nunes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Farted is controlling him well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Farted is looking to take a break and control but Nunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nunes stops Farted from passing to mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Farted wants to stand but Nunes is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Farted closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Farted is looking to take a break and control but Nunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farted throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Nunes keeping control of the position.
Nunes is trying to stand up here but Farted is controlling him well.
Farted wants to stand up but Nunes is controlling the position.
Farted trying to control the action but Nunes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farted thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nunes's head.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Farted keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farted definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nunes misses with the body kick#TD#
so Farted counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Farted wants to stand but Nunes is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farted's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Farted from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farted is really struggling to control Nunes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eagles Farted dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Farted shoots in looking for a takedown but Nunes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farted's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nunes shoots in but Farted avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nunes throws a leg kick #TD#
so Farted counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Farted manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Farted missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Farted really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nunes is staying active underneath Farted, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farted takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Farted stops Nunes from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Farted is looking to take a break and control but Nunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farted tries to pass to full mount but Nunes defends it.
Farted prevents Nunes from standing back up.
Nunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farted.
Farted stops Nunes from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farted is keen to just control but Nunes is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Farted blocks the body kick.
Nunes misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Farted counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farted.
Farted wants to break free but Nunes has control.
Farted is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Farted's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Nunes breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Farted has closed the distance and engaged Nunes in a clinch.
Nunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nunes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farted avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Farted is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around?#TD#
Farted has picked Nunes up - he's going for a ride! Farted dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T3#
Farted is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Farted prevents Nunes from improving his position.
Eagles Farted overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Farted seems to be looking for submissions.
Farted sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nunes is staying active underneath Farted, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farted working the head and body with strikes.
Farted sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nunes defending well though.
Farted is looking to take a break and control but Nunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farted trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Farted here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Nunes gets caught napping as Farted dives in and scores a takedown. Nunes manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eagles Farted dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Farted throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Farted as he checks the leg kick.
Farted is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nunes.#TD#
Farted bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Farted wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunes keeps working.
Nunes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Farted asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Nunes's face as Farted controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Farted asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nunes being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Farted tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Farted wants to stand but Nunes is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Farted forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Farted has Nunes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Farted pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nunes tumbling to the mat - Farted dives into Nunes's guard.
Farted controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Nunes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Farted dives into side control.
Nunes defending against the ground and pound.
Farted trying to control the action but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Farted misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Farted is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nunes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet but Farted drags him back down.
Farted is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nunes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Farted working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Farted is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nunes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nunes parries the strikes from Farted easily there. Farted is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nunes to escape.
An elbow from Farted crashes against the mat.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Farted goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nunes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Farted but great work by Nunes.
Farted tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nunes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Nunes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Farted to his feet.
Renan Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nunes lunges at Farted with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farted's hand.
Farted shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nunes sprawls well. Nunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farted gets slowly back to his feet.
Farted moves out of range as Nunes strikes.
Nunes missing with a left hand there. Farted was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farted is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Nunes gets caught flat footed, as Farted shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farted trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Eagles Farted is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farted looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eagles Farted showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farted, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eagles Farted!
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Event:
Kings 9: Mongrel vs Chief
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Nunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hugger misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Hugger clinches up with Nunes and pushes him back against the cage.
Nunes wants to take the fight to the mat but Hugger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head. #CUT#
It looks like Renan Nunes has been cut.
Nunes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hugger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hugger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Hugger.
Hugger slows down the pace here.
Hugger gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Good body shot from Hugger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugger misses with the head strike.
Hugger is struggling to control the position.
Hugger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hugger is defending well for now.
Hugger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Hugger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nunes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hugger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hugger.
Nunes takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hugger.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hugger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hugger.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nunes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nunes up against the cage.
Hugger stalling.
Hugger seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Hugger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nunes has a couple of punches blocked by Hugger.
A head punch on the inside from Hugger fails to land.
Hugger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuness head.
Hugger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuness head.
Hugger slowing the pace effectively.
Hugger stops a takedown attempt from Nunes.
Tree Hugger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Nunes.
Hugger lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Hugger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nunes takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Hugger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hugger has Nunes pressed against the cage.
Hugger lands with a left to the head.
Hugger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hugger lands with a right to the head.
Nunes letting Hugger take a breather here.
Nunes fails to pull guard.
Hugger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Hugger.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hugger.
Hugger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hugger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Nunes tries to pull guard but Hugger holds him up against the cage and eventually Nunes drops back down to his feet.
Hugger scores with a hook to the body.
Nunes looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hugger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nunes is defending well for now.
Hugger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nunes dodges an elbow strike from Hugger.
Nunes missing with knees to the body.
Hugger lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Hugger.
Hugger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hugger lands an uppercut.
Hugger lands with a right to the head.
Hugger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Hugger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hugger lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Hugger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renan Nunes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Hugger forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches.
Tree Hugger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hugger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nunes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hugger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hugger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around?
Nunes tries for a takedown but Hugger manages to get underhooks.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hugger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head.
Hugger lands with a short shot to the head.
Hugger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes is looking to break free of the clinch but Hugger has double underhooks.
A short right from Hugger on the inside.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nunes is trying to drag Hugger to the mat but Hugger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Hugger prevents a body shot from Nunes.
Nunes trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Hugger on the inside.
Hugger misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from Hugger.
Hugger stalling the fight.
Hugger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hugger taking a breather.
Hugger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hugger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hugger lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Hugger.
Nunes goes for a takedown attempt but Hugger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tree Hugger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Nunes.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hugger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hugger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nunes is out of range and Hugger settles back down.
Hugger throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Hugger forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches.
Hugger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Hugger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nunes takes a shot to the head.
Nunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hugger lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hugger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hugger digs a right hand underneath Nunes's ribcage. Nunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Hugger lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hugger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hugger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Hugger.
Hugger lands a nice uppercut.
Hugger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hugger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Hugger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Hugger to work.
Hugger lands a body punch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hugger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hugger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Hugger.
Hugger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hugger lands a right hand.
Hugger is working Nunes over against the cage.
Hugger just leaning against Nunes, taking a breather.
A short right from Hugger on the inside.
Hugger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuness head.
Hugger works on Nunes's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Hugger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hugger.
Hugger lands with a right to the head.
Hugger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Nunes is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Hugger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renan Nunes's cut.
That's time! Hugger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hugger lunges at Nunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nunes's hand.
Nunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hugger.
Nunes wants to counter the offense by Hugger and move into the clinch position.
Hugger misses with a low kick.
Nunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hugger manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Hugger. Those never looked like landing.
Hugger tries to land a front kick but Nunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nunes throws a leg kick but Hugger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hugger lands with a nice combination. Nunes backs away looking to recover.
Hugger throws a nice looking combination but Nunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes defending well as Hugger loads up on a big left hand.
Nunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hugger.
Nunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Hugger.
Tree Hugger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hugger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nunes scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Hugger misses the jab.
Hugger throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease.
Nunes feints the counter takedown.
A head kick from Nunes lands but Hugger takes it in his stride. #CL#
Hugger gets a clinch.
Hugger lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Hugger.
Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head.
Hugger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hugger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hugger'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.
Nunes letting Hugger take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Hugger. #T2#
Come on Hugger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nunes being controlled against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hugger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow.
Hugger stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tree Hugger.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but Hugger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tree Hugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nunes.
Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hugger jabs at Nunes's body.
Nice body kick from Nunes.#CL#
Hugger clinches.
Nunes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hugger is defending well.
Hugger looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Nunes tries to work over Hugger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hugger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hugger stalling against the cage.
Hugger lands an uppercut.
Hugger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Hugger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hugger.
Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head.
Renan Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hugger leaning against his opponent.
Hugger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hugger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hugger lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugger works on Nunes's body with a couple of short punches.
Hugger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hugger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away.
Hugger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Hugger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Hugger.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Hugger drops Nunes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nunes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Hugger finish him?
A shot in the inside from Hugger.
Hugger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hugger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hugger.
A short right from Hugger.
Tree Hugger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hugger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hugger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hugger creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nunes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nunes drops to his knees and Hugger pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tree Hugger!
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Event:
Kings 3: Aurelios vs Zhao
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Lors shoots in for a double leg but Nunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lors darts in looking for a takedown but Nunes gets double underhooks and turns Lors into the cage.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Lors wants to clinch
and Nunes counters with a head kick. That will keep Lors thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lors goes for a double leg but Nunes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nunes continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ax Lors. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nunes shoots in and bounces Lors off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nunes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lors wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Nunes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Nunes 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.
Nunes throwing strikes but missing.
Lors is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Nunes stands and steps away. Lors gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice takedown defense from Nunes. No joy for Lors on that attempt.
Lors tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lors somewhat.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lors drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nunes sprawls and moves away.
Lors fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Nunes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lors working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Nunes is trying to trip Lors. He has hold of a leg but Lors is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nunes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nunes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Nunes gets to his feet - Lors follows without any prompting. #T3#
Lors pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Nunes drives through with a takedown into Lors's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nunes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nunes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Lors wants to stand and escape but Nunes is having none of it.
Nunes 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nunes connects with a leg kick. Lors looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Nunes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Lors has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nunes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunes postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Nunes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lors darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Nunes counters with a shoot takedown. Lors fights it but they end up in guard.
Nunes stays in close to Lors's body and controls the position.
Lors is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nunes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lors knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nunes on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lors is trying to keep Nunes in close.
#SUB#
Lors is looking for a triangle but Nunes pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Nunes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nunes landing with the ground and pound.
Lors being controlled here, momentarily.
Nunes postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nunes won't allow Lors to sweep him here.
Nunes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nunes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Nunes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lors.
Lors sets himself, and Nunes steps forward looking for the clinch! Lors avoids it this time.
Ax Lors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lors misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nunes feints a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lors looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Lors fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lors looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nunes is fending him off so far but Lors persists. Nope, Nunes circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ax Lors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lors shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lors doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Nunes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lors to the ground. Nunes is now in Lors's guard.
Nunes with a nice head shot there.
Lors wants to get back to his feet but Nunes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lors throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Nunes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Nunes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lors, up you get!
Lors fails with the takedown.
Nunes wants to counter with a clinch but Lors pushes him away.#CL2#
Nunes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Nunes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Nunes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Nunes 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Nunes.
Lors closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Nunes counters with a single leg into guard. Lors didn't expect that.
Nunes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Nunes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nunes controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nunes 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.
Nunes postures up.
Nunes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nunes.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nunes throws a head kick that half lands.
Lors tries for a takedown but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lors takes a swing at Nunes's ribcage but misses.
Lors lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nunes backs up against the cage.
Nunes scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ax Lors has been cut.
Lors goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lors with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Lors tries to sprawl but Nunes drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Nunes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lors shoots in looking for a takedown. Nunes tries to sprawl out of it but Lors keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nunes throws a hook but Lors blocks it.
Renan Nunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A good leg kick by Nunes.
A jab from Nunes misses.
Ax Lors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lors misses with a head kick.
Lors tries to clinch but Nunes is having none of it.
A combination from Lors does no damage. #T4#
Nunes misses with a looping left.
Lors takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lors with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Lors gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Nunes counters with a shoot takedown. Lors fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ax Lors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes preventing the sweep.
Nunes is stalling in the full guard.
Ax Lors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Renan Nunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nunes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renan Nunes!
Renan Nunes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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