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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arthur stops a takedown attempt from Umada.
Arthur pushes Umada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arthur lands with a light punch inside.
Arthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Umada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arthur after a bit of a struggle.
Umada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arthur is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Arthur.
Arthur lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur lands with a left to the head.
Umada wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Arthur.
Arthur has a couple of punches blocked by Umada.
Arthur misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Umada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arthur to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damu Umada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Umada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Umada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arthur to keep the fight standing.
Arthur lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Arthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Umada fails with the takedown
and Arthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Damu Umada has been cut.
Arthur lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Arthur as he connects with a hook.
Umada misses with a hook to the body
and Arthur counters with a nice uppercut.
Umada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arthur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umada is breathing heavily.#T2#
Umada misses with a takedown attempt
and Umada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Arthur.
Arthur throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Umada stumbling backwards into the cage! Umada bounces back off the cage towards Arthur, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Arthur lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Arthur celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). King Arthur!
After the fight, King Arthur 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:
QFC Tournament 989 Round 3
Date: Jun 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Dent scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Dent has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Arthur is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dent yanks on the arm and Arthur is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Callum Dent!
Callum Dent took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Mate this is the second middleweight I beat. Get ready for tomorrow.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 989 Round 2
Date: Jun 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ban throws a jab when Arthur was well out of range.
Arthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ban throws out the jab. #CL#
Arthur has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arthur pushes Ban back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arthur has Ban pressed against the cage, preventing Ban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Ban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arthur moves away from the strike by Ban. #CL#
Arthur moves into the clinch.
Ban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Ban tries to circle away but Arthur has him pinned against the cage.
Ban is trying to break free.
Ban's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arthur lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ban is trying to push Arthur away but Arthur has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ban wants to break free but Arthur has control.
Arthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ban backwards.
Arthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Arthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ban blocking some punches.
Arthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arthur keeps control of Ban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arthur misses with some punches.
Ban has had enough of the clinch but Arthur keeps him there for the moment.
Arthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ban is trying to break the clinch but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Arthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban.
Ban blocking some punches.
Ban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arthur working aggressively here.
Arthur working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arthur.
Ban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthur has Ban pressed against the cage, preventing Ban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Ban is looking to break free of the clinch but Arthur has double underhooks.
Ban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arthur lands a shoulder strike.
Arthur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ban.
A head punch on the inside from Arthur fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arthur.
Arthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arthur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bans head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arthur prevents Ban from breaking the clinch.
Arthur prevents Ban from breaking the clinch.
Arthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ban's efforts to push away.
Ban is trying to push Arthur away but Arthur has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ban's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Arthur. #BC2#
Ban breaks from the clinch.
Ban is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arthur.
Ban throws a jab but it's blocked by Arthur. #T3#
Arthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Arthur has Ban up against the cage in a clinch.
Arthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ban's efforts to push away.
Arthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ban's efforts to push away.
Arthur lands a shoulder strike.
Arthur misses with the head strike.
Ban tries to break free but Arthur pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban.
Ban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ban takes a shot to the head.
Ban is trying to break the clinch but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Ban tries to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling the position.
Ban tries to break free but Arthur pushes him back against the cage.
Arthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ban's efforts to push away.#T4#
Arthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arthur keeps control of Ban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ban is trying to push Arthur away but Arthur has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ban blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban.
A right handed body shot lands from Arthur.
Ban is looking to break free of the clinch but Arthur has double underhooks.
Ban tries to break free but Arthur pushes him back against the cage.
Arthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arthur working aggressively here.
Ban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ban tries to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling the position.
Arthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Ban tries to circle away but Arthur has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Ban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ban loads up on a big right hand but Arthur slips the punch.
Arthur lands a head shot.
Ban with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arthur to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Arthur dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ban throws a hook but Arthur blocks it.
Ban looks to throw the jab but Arthur is out of range.
Ban takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ban with a nice cross.
Ban throws a big shot that misses.
Ban takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Arthur gets a clinch.
Ban tries to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling the position.
Arthur is working Ban over against the cage.
Arthur working aggressively here.
Ban blocks an uppercut.
Arthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arthur has Ban pressed against the cage, preventing Ban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ban is trying to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur has Ban pressed against the cage, preventing Ban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ban's efforts to push away.
Ban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban working hard to break the clinch.
Ban tries to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling the position. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Arthur.
Arthur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ban wants to break free but Arthur has control.
Arthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ban's efforts to push away.
Ban tries to circle away but Arthur has him pinned against the cage.
Arthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ban can do to turn this around?
Ban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arthur.
Ban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Ban can't break the clinch.
Arthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ban backwards.
Arthur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bans head.
Arthur misses with the head strike.
Arthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ban's efforts to push away.
King Arthur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ban is trying to break the clinch but Arthur has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Ban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arthur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ban lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like King Arthur has been cut.#T2#
Arthur slips a straight right by Ban.
Ban throws a hook but Arthur blocks it.
Ban throws a shot from downtown. Arthur moves away and avoids it.
Stanky Ban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ban gets tackled into the cage by Arthur. Arthur maintains the clinch.
Ban's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Ban's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ban is looking to break free of the clinch but Arthur has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arthur.
Ban wants to break free but Arthur has control.
Ban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ban is trying to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling him.
Arthur lands with a short shot to the head.
Arthur misses with the head strike.
Ban working hard to break the clinch.
Arthur has a couple of punches blocked by Ban.
Ban blocks an uppercut.
Arthur lands an uppercut.
Ban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ban can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Ban tries to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling the position.
Ban has had enough of the clinch but Arthur keeps him there for the moment.
Arthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arthur lands a left hand.
Ban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ban is trying to force a seperation but Arthur has the dominant position.
Arthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arthur lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Arthur.
Ban wants to break free but Arthur has control.
Arthur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arthur.
Ban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arthur throws a head punch that misses.
Ban is trying to force a seperation but Arthur has the dominant position.
Ban can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Arthur keeps control of Ban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Arthur.
Arthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Ban.
Ban is trying to break the clinch but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Arthur has Ban pressed against the cage, preventing Ban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ban is looking to break free of the clinch but Arthur has double underhooks.
Ban wants to get back to striking at distance but Arthur won't allow it.
A short right from Arthur on the inside.
Arthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthur has a couple of punches blocked by Ban.
Arthur lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arthur misses with a body punch.
Ban working hard to break the clinch.
Arthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Ban.
Arthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban wants to get back to striking at distance but Arthur won't allow it.
Ban tries to break free but Arthur pushes him back against the cage.
Ban tries to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Arthur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on King Arthur's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Arthur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ban's efforts to push away.
Ban is trying to break the clinch but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Ban wants to break free but Arthur has control.
Arthur throws a head punch that misses.
Ban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ban wants to get back to striking at distance but Arthur won't allow it.
Ban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arthur.
Ban tries to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling the position.
Arthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Arthur.
Ban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban tries to circle away but Arthur has him pinned against the cage.
Arthur working aggressively here.
Ban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Ban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arthur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A short left from Arthur.
Ban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arthur throws a head punch that misses.
Ban can't break the clinch.
Ban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Arthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Arthur.
Arthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Arthur throws a head punch that misses.
Arthur lands a left hand.
Ban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ban is trying to break free.#BC2#
Ban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Arthur takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ban backwards.
Arthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky Ban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ban is trying to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling him.
Arthur lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arthur scores with a shoulder strike.
Ban wants to get back to striking at distance but Arthur won't allow it.
Ban is trying to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling him.
Ban blocking some punches.
Ban prevents a body shot from Arthur.
Arthur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arthur misses with a body punch.
Ban is looking to break free of the clinch but Arthur has double underhooks.
Ban's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arthur leaning his opponent against the cage.
Arthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Arthur fails to land.
Ban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ban takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Arthur throws a head punch that misses.
Arthur leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ban is trying to break the clinch but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Arthur prevents Ban from breaking the clinch.
Arthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arthur misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arthur.
Arthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban uses good head movement to avoid it.
King Arthur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Arthur fails to land.
Ban tries to circle away but Arthur has him pinned against the cage.
Ban tries to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling the position.
Ban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
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.
Ban is trying to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling him.
Arthur is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ban is trying to force a seperation but Arthur has the dominant position.
Ban is trying to force a seperation but Arthur has the dominant position.
Ban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ban tries to break the clinch but Arthur is controlling the position.
Arthur has Ban pressed against the cage, preventing Ban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ban misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ban is trying to break the clinch but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Arthur blocking some punches.
Ban wants to break free but Arthur has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Arthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arthur, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for King Arthur!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for King Arthur!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for King Arthur!
King Arthur wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble King Arthur misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Stanky Ban stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM A DINGO'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 989 Round 1
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jkristof swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jkristof stalks Arthur and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arthur's face. Arthur staggers backwards, shaken.
Arthur connects with a single shot there.
Jkristof walks into a straight right hand from Arthur.
Arthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jkristof.
Jkristof shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arthur but Arthur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jkristof gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arthur.
Jkristof tries to clinch up.
Jkristof is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Jkristof closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jkristof wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arthur is working Jkristof over against the cage.
Arthur misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Arthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jkristof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Arthur is pushing Jkristof up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Arthur lands a left hand.
Arthur has Jkristof pressed against the cage, preventing Jkristof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arthur.
Jkristof is trying to pull guard but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
King Arthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Jkristof.
Jkristof slows down the pace here.
Arthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jkristof. #T2#
Jkristof's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arthur taking a breather.
Arthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jkristof backwards.
Jkristof is trying to break free.
Arthur is leaning against Jkristof and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arthur lands with a left to the head.
Arthur throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Jkristof letting Arthur take a breather here.
Arthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jkristof stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good body shot from Arthur.
Jkristof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Arthur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jkristof takes a shot to the head.
Arthur working aggressively here.
Arthur lands a right hand. #T4#
Arthur working aggressively here.
Arthur tries to throw a body punch but Jkristof avoids it by throwing Arthur back against the cage.
Jkristof is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jkristof backwards.
Arthur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jkristof tries to pull guard but Arthur holds him up against the cage and eventually Jkristof drops back down to his feet.
Arthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jkristof blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jkristof is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arthur to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Arthur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Arthur lands a jab to the head.
Jkristof doesn't manage to clinch there - Arthur circles away.
Jkristof avoids the body shot from Arthur.
Arthur dodges the punch combination from Jkristof.
Arthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jkristof can do to turn this around?
Jkristof gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arthur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arthur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jkristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Arthur.
Arthur tests Jkristof's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jkristof swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King Arthur is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jkristof.
Arthur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jkristof has time to react.
Arthur scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jkristof takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Jkristof is rocked!
Arthur connects with a nice looking jab.
Jkristof is still on wobbly legs! Can Arthur finish him?#T1#
Jkristof shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Arthur misses the target.
Arthur is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jkristof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jkristof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arthur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jkristof somewhat.
Jkristof seems to have recovered his senses.
King Arthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Jkristof.
Arthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jkristof wants to clinch.
Arthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Jkristof shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arthur sprawls well. Arthur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jkristof gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Jkristof throws a right hand that Arthur ducks under and follows up with a left that Arthur also avoids with ease.
Arthur throwing a counter right hand but Jkristof manages to avoid it.
Arthur with a hook.
Arthur connects with a single shot there.
Jkristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jkristof walks into a left hand.
Arthur cracks Jkristof with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jkristof fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Arthur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jkristof.
King Arthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jkristof is breathing heavily.
Arthur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jkristof circles away quickly and effectively.
Jkristof moves away from the strike by Arthur. #KD#
Arthur sends Jkristof crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Arthur is motioning to the referee to let Jkristof up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Arthur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jkristof is looking to clinch.
Arthur appears to be looking for a big counter.
Eduardo Jkristof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jkristof darts in trying to clinch
and Arthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Jkristof fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Arthur misses.
Nice takedown defense from Arthur. No joy for Jkristof on that attempt.
Arthur throws an overhand right that lands on Jkristof's shoulder, as Jkristof tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arthur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Arthur.
Arthur cracks Jkristof with a good jab.
Arthur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jkristof is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arthur lands a jab to the nose.
Jkristof swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Arthur to counter with a crisp jab.
Arthur misses with a straight right. #T4#
The fighters circling - Arthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jkristof moves in looking to clinch but Arthur pushes him off.
Jkristof tries to clinch but Arthur is having none of it.
Eduardo Jkristof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jkristof shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arthur pinned against the cage. Arthur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy left from Arthur finds it's target.
Arthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arthur slips a jab and a cross from Jkristof.
A lazy left from Arthur finds it's target.
Jkristof on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jkristof fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Arthur dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arthur slips under a jab from Jkristof.
A quick step to the side and Arthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arthur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jkristof.
Jkristof is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jkristof shoots in for a double leg but Arthur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jkristof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arthur swivels and escapes.
Arthur missing with a left hand there. Jkristof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arthur misses with an uppercut.
Jkristof tries to clinch
and Arthur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jkristof misses with an uppercut.
Jkristof has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jkristof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arthur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jkristof throws a leg kick
and Arthur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jkristof tries to land a leg kick but Arthur saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Arthur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jkristof.
Arthur loads up on a big right hand but Jkristof slips the punch.
Jkristof uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arthur.#T1##CL2#
Jkristof instigates a clinch.
Arthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jkristof.
Arthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jkristof drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arthur pulls his leg out and moves away.
King Arthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Jkristof.
Jkristof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Arthur misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Jkristof.
Jkristof slips a jab from Arthur.#CL2#
Arthur tries to keep at a distance but Jkristof has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Arthur breaks from the clinch.
Jkristof bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jkristof wants to clinch.#T2##CL#
Arthur clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arthur.
A nice left hand lands by Arthur.
A short uppercut from Arthur. #TD2#
Jkristof ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jkristof no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arthur preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Arthur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arthur would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Jkristof not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King Arthur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arthur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jkristof swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jkristof escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arthur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arthur wants to stand but Jkristof has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
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.
Arthur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jkristof tries to clinch up.
Jkristof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jkristof gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arthur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arthur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jkristof has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jkristof there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arthur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arthur lands with an uppercut that bounces Jkristof off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Arthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eduardo Jkristof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Arthur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arthur.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Arthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arthur, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for King Arthur!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for King Arthur!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for King Arthur!
King Arthur wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking King Arthur 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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