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Event:
WFC 42: Coles v Blake
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sillanpaa defends it nicely.#CL2#
Sillanpaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
Sillanpaa tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
Sillanpaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sillanpaa missing with knees to the body.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sillanpaa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Sillanpaa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sillanpaa manages to end up in side control.
King is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sillanpaa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
King is trying to get back to half guard.
King is not content to let Sillanpaa control the position.
King tries to bench press Sillanpaa off him but Sillanpaa keeps the position.
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sillanpaa connects with a nice short shot to King's temple. #ROC2#King is rocked!
Sillanpaa content to control rather than advance.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sillanpaa is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sillanpaa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Sillanpaa sits in half guard.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Sillanpaa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sillanpaa controlling the action here.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sillanpaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Sillanpaa trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
Sillanpaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sillanpaa wants to control but King is keeping him busy. #SUB#
King looking for subs from the bottom but Sillanpaa mounts him!
Sillanpaa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
King working to try and regain half guard.
King is trying to reverse the position but instead Sillanpaa has taken his back - oops!
Sillanpaa scores with strikes from the back.
King turns into Sillanpaa and is now in his guard.
King won't allow Sillanpaa to sweep him here.
King looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sillanpaa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
Sillanpaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Sillanpaa is trying to control the position but King postures up. #SUB2#
Sillanpaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King stands up over Sillanpaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sillanpaa's head.
King throws an elbow that misses. Sillanpaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King's guard. Nice move by Sillanpaa!#REVB##SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King working for a triangle but Sillanpaa defends it easily.
#SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sillanpaa looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Sillanpaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sillanpaa sprawls well. Sillanpaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
King misses with a takedown attempt
and Sillanpaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Sillanpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sillanpaa stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Sillanpaa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sillanpaa throws a counter combo.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
Sillanpaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sillanpaa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sillanpaa lands with a left to the head.
Sillanpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Sillanpaa scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Sillanpaa gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sillanpaa has King pressed against the cage.
Sillanpaa just leaning against King, taking a breather.
Sillanpaa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T2#
Sillanpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
King looking for a takedown.
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sillanpaa prevents it.
Sillanpaa lands a knee to the head.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sillanpaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sillanpaa pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Sillanpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Sillanpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jari Sillanpaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sillanpaa tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sillanpaa to the ground. Sillanpaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sillanpaa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sillanpaa to the ground. King is now in Sillanpaa's guard.
King lands a couple of elbows.
King preventing the sweep.
Sillanpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sillanpaa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Sillanpaa is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Sillanpaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sillanpaa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
King is looking for a triangle but Sillanpaa pushes his legs off easily.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #T4##SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sillanpaa escapes and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Sillanpaa is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sillanpaa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
King won't allow Sillanpaa to pass to mount. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Sillanpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
King avoids the body shot from Sillanpaa.
#CL2#
Sillanpaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Sillanpaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Sillanpaa decides to pull guard.
Sillanpaa trying to control the position.
Sillanpaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Sillanpaa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sillanpaa.
Jari Sillanpaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Sillanpaa working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
King wants to improve his position but Sillanpaa is controlling well.
#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sillanpaa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sillanpaa pulls his head out easily.
Sillanpaa uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King. #SUB2#
Sillanpaa working for a guillotine from mount but King is in no mood to give up.
King is trying desperately to improve position.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Sillanpaa wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sillanpaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King tries to roll over but Sillanpaa keeps him under control.
Sillanpaa working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Sillanpaa is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sillanpaa to get the leverage. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sillanpaa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Sillanpaa. #T3#
Sillanpaa working King over with strikes. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sillanpaa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sillanpaa pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sillanpaa in particular looking to stall.
King taking some punishment here, with Sillanpaa in his half guard.
King is looking for a sweep. Sillanpaa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sillanpaa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
King is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Sillanpaa with good strikes from the mount here!
Sillanpaa prevents King from getting the reversal.
Sillanpaa cracks King with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A big strike lands for Sillanpaa! That's really hurt King and he's turned his back - Sillanpaa keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sillanpaa jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Sillanpaa!
A very excited looking Jari Sillanpaa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WFC Las Vegas 3
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
King scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
King works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
King misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
King working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by King.
King creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from King.
Jones misses with an elbow from the bottom.
King misses with the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but King keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from King are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
King lands some shots froms side control.
King connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
King is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
King in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on King's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Jones wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
Ground and pound from King.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jones striking from half guard on the bottom.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones punching to the body, from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
King lands a couple of elbows.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
King stands up out of Jones's guard for a moment - Jones manages to land a nice upkick.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
King stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
King is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Jones landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Jones cracks King with a solid left hand.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow. #SUB#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#King is rocked!
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. King pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones lands an elbow.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
King takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
King has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
King tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a big elbow - King is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waylon Jones!
Waylon Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCMMA 3
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King looks for a takedown but Miudinho sprawls well.
Miudinho's coach down at K.O MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Miudinho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King shoots in for a takedown but Miudinho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miudinho throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Miudinho rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
Miudinho unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miudinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King looking for a takedown.
Miudinho missing with knees to the body.
King is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miudinho missing with knees to the body.
Miudinho tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King avoiding damage as Miudinho throws knees to the body.
Miudinho unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1##BC2#
Miudinho breaks from the clinch.
Matt King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King avoids the head kick by Miudinho.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miudinho.
Miudinho leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miudinho replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
Miudinho throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Miudinho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
Miudinho misses with a knee to the head.
Miudinho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miudinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Miudinho breaks the clinch.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Miudinho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miudinho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.#T2#
King looks for a takedown but Miudinho sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miudinho circles away.
King fails with the takedown
and Miudinho counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
King is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Miudinho.
Miudinho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.#ROC2#King is rocked!
King fails to land the takedown.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King has a takedown stuffed.
Miudinho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Miudinho instigates a clinch.
Miudinho unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Miudinho landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Miudinho unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miudinho with a knee to the head.
Miudinho tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
A knee to the head by Miudinho.
Miudinho misses with a knee strike.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miudinho tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
Miudinho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miudinho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Miudinho landing knees to the body.
#T4#
Miudinho tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
King is working for takedown but Miudinho is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Miudinho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
King gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miudinho tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
Miudinho wants to control but King is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King slips a nice elbow through Miudinho's hands, connecting with Miudinho's forehead.
Miudinho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miudinho taking some punishment here, with King in his half guard.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miudinho wants to control but King is keeping busy.
Miudinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robson Miudinho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Miudinho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Miudinho.
Miudinho looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Miudinho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miudinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Miudinho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Miudinho lands a nice knee to the body.
Miudinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miudinho missing with knees to the body.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miudinho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miudinho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miudinho tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Miudinho misses with a knee strike.
Robson Miudinho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##BC2#
Miudinho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miudinho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miudinho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Miudinho tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miudinho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miudinho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Miudinho with a nice calf kick.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Miudinho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miudinho after a bit of a struggle.
King wants a takedown.
Miudinho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miudinho crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.#T2#
Miudinho using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miudinho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miudinho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miudinho lands a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miudinho scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Miudinho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robson Miudinho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miudinho scores with a leg kick.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miudinho but Miudinho pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Miudinho has managed to clinch.
Miudinho landing knees to the body.
Miudinho landing knees to the head.
Miudinho scores with a knee to the head.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Miudinho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Miudinho tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Miudinho landing knees to the head.
Miudinho scores with a knee to the head.
Miudinho has King pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. King is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Miudinho - that's hurt King badly! Oh, another knee lands and King is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but King doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Robson Miudinho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miudinho to the ground. King is now in Miudinho's guard.
Miudinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miudinho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King lands a couple of digs.
Miudinho keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miudinho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miudinho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miudinho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miudinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Miudinho has wrist control.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Miudinho has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Miudinho has wrist control.
Miudinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
Miudinho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
King throwing strikes but missing.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King scoring with some ground and pound.
King advances to half guard.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miudinho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miudinho has hold of King's hands but King slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
King throwing shots but Miudinho is blocking nicely.
King working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miudinho is breathing heavily.
Miudinho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
King scoring with strikes to the body and head.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miudinho blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King throwing shots but Miudinho is blocking nicely.
King seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
King working Miudinho over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miudinho's head.
Miudinho taking some punishment here, with King in his half guard.
Miudinho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miudinho tries to get out of the position.
King slips a nice elbow through Miudinho's hands, connecting with Miudinho's forehead.
King is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
King scoring with strikes but Miudinho is staying in there. #T3#
King unloads with some shots from mount but Miudinho bucks and avoids them well.
King thowing shots but they're missing.
King unloading with bombs!
King scores with a couple of good head shots there.
King pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
King looking to ground and pound but Miudinho is blocking nicely.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King lands a couple of good shots and Miudinho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Miudinho covering up well under a barage of strikes.
King scores with punches from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a shot to the head.
Miudinho covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T4#
King throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
King throwing wild punches that miss their target.
King throwing sloppy strikes.
King punches the canvas rather than the man.
King scores with punches to the body.
Miudinho is trying to remain composed but King is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
King punches the canvas rather than the man.
King throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
King cracks Miudinho with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Miudinho from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Miudinho covering up well under a barage of strikes.
King is working the ground and pound. Can Miudinho escape?#ROC2#Miudinho is rocked!
King has Miudinho flattened out and is raining down punches.
Oh Miudinho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King cracks Miudinho with a big right hand from the back mount! Miudinho immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! King takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt King! |
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Event:
KOP 390 04
Date: Mar 24, 2023 |
#R1#
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Foster slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Lily Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt King.#TD2#
King scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
King misses with the ground and pound.
King in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Foster is trying to get back to half guard.
King scores with punches from side control.
Foster wants to control but King postures up.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Foster is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
King passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Foster!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King lands a nice shot to the head.
King postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Foster looks a forlorn figure.
King lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Foster is trying to escape the mount.
King landing punches.
Foster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foster tries to get out of the position.
Foster is bucking up trying to escape but King cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
King working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King landing shots from mount.
King landing punches.
King fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Foster's face.
#ROC2#Foster is rocked!
Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Foster hang on?
Oh Foster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Foster taking shots to the head.
King looking to finish Foster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Foster!
King is landing with some decent strikes but Foster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Foster is desperately trying to improve his position but King has a good base and remains in mount.
Foster is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King looking to finish Foster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Foster!
Foster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King prevents Foster from getting the reversal.
King lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
King connects with a bit shot that sees Foster covering up! More strikes from King and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! King is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt King! |
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Event:
KOP 390 02
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Foster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Foster.
King with the counter takedown but Foster avoids it easily.#TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Foster's guard.
King sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Foster is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
Foster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foster tries to get out of the position.
King looking to pass the guard.
Foster working a defensive guard but King passes into half guard.
Foster is looking to improve his position.
King trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Foster misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster misses with a leg kick.
Foster feints a jab promting King to slip. Foster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Foster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt.
Foster tries a low kick but King avoids it.#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Foster in a clinch.
Foster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Foster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
King has Foster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lily Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt King.
Foster can't break the clinch.
Foster gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
Foster is pressed up against the cage. King has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foster down to the mat. Foster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
King throws out a loose jab but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foster appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
King rushes Foster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foster can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Foster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Foster is stalling here.
King wants a takedown.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King tries for a takedown but Foster manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Foster breaks from the clinch.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Foster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.
King dodges the punch combination from Foster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lily Foster will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Foster shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And King tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Foster throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
Foster just misses with a punch to the body.
King feints the counter takedown.
Foster staying out of range there.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foster's hands.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Foster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lily Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from King.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster takes one to the side of the head.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Foster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foster wants it to stay on the feet.
Foster tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foster!
#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Foster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lily Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Foster, which made it look bad.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with a straight right.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Foster tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Foster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Foster fails with the takedown.#T2#
Foster tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
And King tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King misses with a wild combination.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Foster stops a takedown attempt from King.
King is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.#T3#
Foster cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foster tries to clinch but King is having none of it. #CL#
Foster moves into the clinch successfully.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Foster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Foster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
King tries to sprawl but Foster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
King manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Foster keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Foster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Foster prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Foster has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King is trying to drag Foster to the mat but Foster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Foster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King is breathing heavily.
King wants a takedown.
Foster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King tries for a takedown but Foster manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Foster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Foster dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Foster closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Foster works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
King has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Foster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
King might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Foster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Foster moves into the clinch.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Foster after a bit of a struggle.
Lily Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt King.
Foster stops a takedown attempt from King.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
King can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Foster tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Foster jumps guard but King stands there with Foster around his waist. Foster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Foster turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Foster manages to end up in side control.
King bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King lands a head shot.
Foster looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Foster ducks under a wild hook from King.
Foster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Foster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King misses with a straight right.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster works over King's head and body with a nice combination.
Foster scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Foster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
King uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Foster tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Foster tries to kick King off in order to stand up. King Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
King taking a breather here. #SU2#
King stands up and beckons Foster to his feet.
Lily Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King misses with a straight right.
King connects with a looping right hand.
Foster wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Foster throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King loads up on a big right hand but Foster slips the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Foster or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt King.
I think King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt King! |
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Event:
KOP New Season
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
King throws out a loose jab but Webb uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Webb.
Webb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Donk. Webb catches King right on the button with a cross.
Webb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Webb cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#King is rocked!
King swings for the body but Webb moves out of range.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
King tries to clinch there but Webb circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Webb. No joy for King on that attempt.
King moves in looking to clinch but Webb pushes him off.
King has been working on his balance at Catch Wrestling L.A., so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Webb.#KD2#
Webb cracks King with a big right hand and King goes down!#T1#
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Webb's guard. #REVR#
King is standing up over Webb. Webb looks to escape but King dives into side control.
King wants to control but Webb is keeping him busy.
King working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Webb is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
King misses with the ground and pound.
King taking a breather here.
King trying to control the action but Webb is working from the bottom.
Webb is pushing King's head away, looking to escape. King manages to hold on to the position though.
King trying to control the action but Webb is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Webb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jab by King.
A low kick lands for Webb.
A jab lands there for Webb.
Webb scores with a nice right hand.
King shoots in but Webb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Webb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Webb throws an overhand right that drops King like a sack of potatoes! Webb dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Webb! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Shayworth tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Shayworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shayworth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shayworth tries to clinch there but King circles away.
#TD2#
Shayworth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shayworth looks winded!
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shayworth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Our spies down at at Cozad Amsterdam inform us that Shayworth has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Shayworth has wrist control.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King'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.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Shayworth working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shayworth keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #SU#
King stands up and waves to Shayworth to follow him.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Shayworth, looking for a takedown. King pushes Shayworth against the cage but Shayworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shayworth as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Shayworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shayworth avoids the body shot from King.
Shayworth looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Shayworth.
Shayworth is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King throws a push kick but Shayworth slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shayworth counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
King goes for a double leg but Shayworth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shayworth continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Shayworth breaks the clinch.
#CL#
King clinches up against the cage.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tries for a takedown but Shayworth manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Shayworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King is looking to clinch.
Shayworth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shayworth misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Shayworth will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shayworth tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King wants to land a leg kick but Shayworth is out of range.
King lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Shayworth clinches.
Shayworth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shayworth up against the cage.
Shayworth tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Shayworth won't allow it.
Shayworth is breathing heavily.
King jumps guard but Shayworth stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
King pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Shayworth trying to stand up but can't free himself from King's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
#REVR#
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Shayworth's brow.
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shayworth's guard. #T2#
Shayworth is trying to control but can't.
Shayworth won't allow King to pass to mount. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shayworth has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
King slips a nice elbow through Shayworth's hands, connecting with Shayworth's forehead.#T3#
King wants to take a breather but Shayworth is having none of it. #SU#
King stands up from half guard. #CL#
King rushes Shayworth and presses him up against the cage.
King tries to break free but Shayworth pushes him back against the cage.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Shayworth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #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.
King is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King is trying to pull guard but Shayworth has him pressed against the cage.
Shayworth tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Shayworth drops back down to his feet.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shayworth can do to turn this around?
Shayworth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King has Shayworth pressed against the cage, preventing Shayworth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King is trying to force a seperation but Shayworth has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shayworth is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt King 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#
Nice takedown defense from Shayworth. No joy for King on that attempt.
King sets himself, and Shayworth steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.#TD#
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shayworth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shayworth explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shayworth scores with a head kick.
Shayworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
King jumps into guard, dragging Shayworth to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King pulls Shayworth in to control the position.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King wants to get back to his feet but Shayworth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King seems keen to control Shayworth's posture.
Shayworth won't allow King to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES#
King pushes Shayworth off and scrambles back to his feet.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shayworth but Shayworth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shayworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2##TD#
King drives through with a takedown into guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Shayworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
King has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
King stands up and waves to Shayworth to follow him. #T3##CL#
Shayworth gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shayworth walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shayworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Shayworth's guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Shayworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shayworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
King decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shayworth, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Shayworth.
Matt King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt King.
I think King 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt King! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
King clinches.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Allen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a takedown
and Allen counters with a big head kick but King shrugs it off. #ROC#King is rocked!
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Allen counters with a crisp one two that drops King! Allen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves King to his feet! King is in big trouble!
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?#CL#
Allen darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Allen after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt King.#TD#
Allen manages to pull guard.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allen looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
King has his hands on Allen's head, controlling the position.
Allen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
Allen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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.
King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Allen advances to half guard.
King regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Allen stacks King on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Allen!#ES2#
King throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
King goes for a double leg but Allen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Allen continues to drive forward.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Allen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##TD2#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allen to the ground. King is now in Allen's guard.#SUB#
Allen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Allen wants to control the position but King says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Allen moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Allen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Allen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Allen has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen is breathing heavily.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.#CL2#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Allen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Allen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt King dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Allen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.#TD2#
King jumps guard and drags Allen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
King looking to control.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allen controls the pace.#SUB2#
King is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Allen has his hands clasped together but King extends and breaks Allen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by King.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt King! |
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