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Event:
Checkmate To The Throne Finale
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beilstein avoids it really well and circles away.
Beilstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Despite the aggression on Beilstein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King tries for a takedown but Beilstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beilstein defending well as King loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
King tries to sprawl but Beilstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beilstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beilstein landing with the ground and pound.
Beilstein throwing strikes but missing.
Beilstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beilstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Beilstein is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beilstein.
Beilstein is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
King working a defensive guard but Beilstein manages to pass into side control anyway.
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beilstein off and has taken his back!
Beilstein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Beilstein tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
King wants to finish this one by submission but Beilstein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from King.
Beilstein has given up his back here. Will King look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Beilstein trying to control the hands but King breaks the grip. #T2#
King doesn't have the hooks in and Beilstein manages to turn into his guard.
King could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beilstein not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King is trying to keep Beilstein in close.
King is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beilstein is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beilstein is one step ahead there.
Beilstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beilstein manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
King postures up.
Beilstein can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beilstein defends it well.
King is keen to just control but Beilstein is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Beilstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beilstein is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard. #SUB#
King trying to work for an americana but Beilstein has managed to regain full guard.
#T4#
Beilstein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Beilstein postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beilstein is one step ahead there.
Beilstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beilstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beilstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Beilstein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Beilstein dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Beilstein's head and hops out.
King changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beilstein manages to avoid it.
Beilstein closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Beilstein pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beilstein shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Beilstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dexter King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Beilstein.
Beilstein fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beilstein avoids it really well and circles away.
Beilstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
Beilstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. #T1##TD#
King looking to score a takedown here. Beilstein is defending well but King drives through and ends up in Beilstein's guard.
King trying to control but Beilstein is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Beilstein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Beilstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Beilstein is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
Beilstein 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.#SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beilstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Beilstein's legs - danger averted.
King wanted to stand there but Beilstein had control of the position.
Beilstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. #REVB#
Beilstein trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King wants to get back to his feet but Beilstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beilstein preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
King working for submissions but it's allowed Beilstein to get to half guard.
Beilstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
We've been informed that Beilstein has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#ES#
King has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beilstein off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dexter King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
King misses with a low kick.#T4#
Beilstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Beilstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beilstein shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beilstein is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Beilstein gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
King working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beilstein has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter King dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beilstein.
King wants to get back to his feet but Beilstein is dominant here and he's now got King's back!
King trying to get back to his feet but Beilstein is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Beilstein is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! King is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Beilstein!
In defeat, Dexter King stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one can Defeat me cuZ "I DONT GIVE UP"'. |
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Event:
RC5 Han vs Brown
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Kowalski dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
King with a poor takedown
and Kowalski counters with a two punch combo.
King misses with a hook.
Kowalski misses with a two punch combination.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kowalski's coach down at BAK training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kowalski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kowalski shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Dexter King has been cut.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kowalski connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent King tumbling to the canvas! Kowalski pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! King was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shawn Kowalski!
Shawn Kowalski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Dexter King stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one can Defeat me cuZ "I DONT GIVE UP"'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
AZ fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
AZ plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Dexter King has been cut.
AZ is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
King gets tackled into the cage by AZ. AZ maintains the clinch.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
AZ creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
AZ gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but AZ pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King shoots in and drives through. AZ sprawls well.
AZ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
AZ fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
AZ changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. AZ tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. AZ manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from AZ.#T1#
King darts in looking for a takedown but AZ gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage. #TD2#
AZ scores with a takedown into King's guard.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but AZ is one step ahead there. #SU2#
AZ gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Warner AZ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AZ moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for AZ on that attempt.
No luck for AZ with that takedown attempt.
AZ throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
AZ tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
AZ shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed AZ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
AZ looks winded!#TD#
AZ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AZ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to stand and escape but instead AZ has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
King working for a triangle but AZ defends it easily.
AZ throwing strikes but missing.
AZ stopping the sweep attempt from King.#T4##SUB#
King has his feet on AZ's thighs here. He's pushed AZ off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! AZ screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dexter King!
A relieved looking Dexter King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 967 Round 4
Date: Mar 05, 2020 |
#R1#
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Togata throws a quick counter head kick but King was just out of range.
Togata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Togata counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Togata lands a decent elbow from side control.
King is trying to control Togata's posture but Togata avoids it. #SUB#
Togata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
Togata trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. #T1#
King is trying to improve his position.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
King should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Togata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Togata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
King is working to avoid the ground and pound but Togata connects with a decent elbow.
Togata scoring with punches and elbows.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Togata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Togata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Togata is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King tries to get to full guard but Togata has control of the leg.
King trying to control from the bottom.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Togata working King over with strikes. #SUB#
Togata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King wants to stand up but Togata is controlling him. #SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.#T4##SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Togata is one step ahead there.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King keeping moving, preventing Togata from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King is trying to control the position but Togata postures up.
Togata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard.
King is trying to maintain the position but Togata is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Togata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Togata tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King with the counter takedown but Togata avoids it easily.#TD2#
King manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Togata on his heels. He'll look to pass Togata's guard now, I'm sure.
King wants to control from the top but Togata keeps moving. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Togata manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King has Togata in his guard.#REVR#
Togata lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Togata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Togata trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #T1#
King has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Togata has passed into side control.
Togata wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Togata off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Togata is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if King gets his way!
Togata manages to reverse the position and now he's in King's guard. Nice work there by Togata.
#SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but Togata defends easily.
Togata lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Togata passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Togata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Togata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
Togata prevents King from improving his position.
King keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Togata slows the pace down in half guard.
Togata prevents King from improving his position.
Togata 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.
Togata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Yoshi Togata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Togata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Togata eventually gives up the hold.
Togata winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Togata wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Togata works his foot free and advances to mount.
Togata lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Togata looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Togata in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Togata landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Togata dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Togata instigates a clinch.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Togata after a bit of a struggle.
Togata stops a takedown attempt from King.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Togata after a bit of a struggle.
Yoshi Togata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter King.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Togata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
King gets caught napping as Togata dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but Togata defends easily.
Togata stopping the sweep attempt from King.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Togata wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Togata lands a couple of digs.
Togata advances position into side control!
Togata in side control lands a decent elbow.
King is working to avoid the ground and pound but Togata connects with a decent elbow.
King manages to get back to half guard.
King wants to control but Togata is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Togata seems to be looking for submissions.
King taking some punishment here, with Togata in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Togata there.
Dexter King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Togata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Togata defends it easily.#SUB#
Togata drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Togata jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King wants to stand and escape but Togata is having none of it.
Togata with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Togata drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Togata off! Togata jumps back into King's guard. #T3##SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Togata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
King has his foot on Togata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Togata works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Togata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Togata slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
King has his foot on Togata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Togata works his way back into a safe position though.
King wants to sweep here but Togata controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Togata pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Togata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Togata looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Togata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Togata eventually gives up the hold.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yoshi Togata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Togata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Togata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Topper Green scores the fight for Yoshi Togata!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Yoshi Togata!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Yoshi Togata!
Yoshi Togata wins by unanimous decision!
Dexter King was interviewed post fight and said 'No one can Defeat me cuZ "I DONT GIVE UP"'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 967 Round 3
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1#
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Svensoon, which made it look bad. #TD2#
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Svensoon's half guard.
Svensoon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
Svensoon is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Svensoon is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King wants to control but Svensoon is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Svensoon is defending well.
#SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
Svensoon is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Svensoon defends the submission attempt.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Svensoon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King is looking to take a break and control but Svensoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Svensoon is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensoon keeps working. #SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Svensoon defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Svensoon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensoon keeps working.
Svensoon tries to kick King off but King keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
King wants to stand but Svensoon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
King maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Svensoon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but King has cracked it and Svensoon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dexter King!
Dexter King thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 967 Round 2
Date: Mar 03, 2020 |
#R1#
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
AZ fails with an attempt to clinch.
AZ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
AZ has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. King has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
King can't get the takedown.
AZ slows down the pace here.
AZ 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 is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
AZ manages to break the clinch.
AZ is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
AZ shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense. #T1#
King misses the shot to the body.
AZ appears to be looking for a big counter.
King dodges the punch combination from AZ.
AZ tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
AZ closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
King is looking to reverse the position.
AZ working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
AZ is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on AZ's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AZ wants to pass the guard but King is defending well. #T2#
AZ wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
AZ preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and AZ defends well.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
AZ won't allow King to sweep him here.
AZ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
AZ showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but AZ pushes his legs off easily.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
AZ sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and AZ defends well.#T4##SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but AZ defends easily.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King wants to hit a switch here but AZ passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for King there!
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter King will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from AZ.#CL#
AZ clinches.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but AZ has him pressed against the cage.
King can't get the takedown.
AZ is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
AZ is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King can't fight it off and eventually AZ manages to take the fight to the floor. King looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but AZ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, AZ has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura but AZ is defending well.
King trying to control from AZ's half guard. AZ has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES#
AZ is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
AZ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for AZ on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warner AZ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AZ shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
AZ plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
AZ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##TD2#
King feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
AZ uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
AZ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King moves into full mount!
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
King has hold of AZ's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and AZ manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
King working for a guillotine from mount but AZ is in no mood to give up. #T3#
King fails to advance to AZ's back. #SUB2#
King goes for an armbar but AZ turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from AZ.
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.
AZ trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
AZ will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB2#
King pushes a forearm under AZ's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, AZ is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dexter King!
Dexter King thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 967 Round 1
Date: Mar 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
King gets caught flat footed, as Santos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santos passes into half guard.
Santos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
King 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Santos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dexter King!
A relieved looking Dexter King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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