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Event:
GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Kings punishes Areni's body with a nice straight punch.
Kings gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Areni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kings felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kings wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kings looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Areni pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Areni is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Kings is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kings manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Areni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kings wants to control but Areni is keeping busy.
#T1#
Kings wants to control the action here but instead Areni manages to pass to full mount!
Areni wants to get back to his feet but Kings is holding on tight.
Kings is trying to escape the mount.
Kings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Areni tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kings. #T2#
Kings controlling the position for now.
Kings trying to control here.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Kings trying to control here.
Kings is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions off his back.
Kings wants to control but Areni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kings gets full guard.
Areni stopping the sweep attempt from Kings.#SUB2#
Kings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Areni defends it easily.
Areni wanted to stand there but Kings had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kings tries to close the distance and clinch but Areni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kings closes the distance and clinches.
Kings stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Areni misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kings.
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kings is looking for a takedown.
Kings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Areni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Areni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kings trying to land knees to the body.
Kings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areni misses with the head strike.
Kings throws a head punch that misses.
Areni lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kings misses with a looping right.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kings throws a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Kings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Areni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kings wants to hit a sweep here but Areni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kings there! #T1#
Kings looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kings manages to reverse the position and now he's in Areni's guard. Nice work there by Kings.
Areni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kings is one step ahead there.
Hin Areni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Areni's guard. #SUB2#
Kings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kings blocks the strikes from Areni.
#T2#
Kings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kings blocks the strikes from Areni.
Areni is trying to get back to full guard.
Kings is looking to advance position but Areni won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Areni missing with punches from the bottom.
Kings throwing shots but Areni is blocking nicely.
Areni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Areni flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Areni tries to roll over but Kings keeps him under control.
Areni missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Kings wants to pass the guard but Areni is defending well. #SUB2#
Areni is defending against the submission attempts here by Kings.
Areni punching from the bottom.
Kings frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kings wants to finish this one by submission but Areni is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kings.
Kings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Areni is looking to escape.
Areni is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Areni throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Areni throws a strike from the bottom but Kings uses the opportunity to take his back.#SUB2#
Kings is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Areni has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Areni is in bad spot here.
Areni staying busy and making it hard for Kings to control. #SUB2#
Kings working for a choke but Areni is defending well.
Areni tries to escape but Kings has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kings patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings is hanging on to Areni's back as he tries to escape.
Areni manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kings's guard. Nice work there by Areni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kings looking to control but Areni passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Areni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kings looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Kings misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kings won't be happy with that.
Areni working away.
Areni tries to stand but Kings is controlling his head.
Kings is trying to work for a sweep but Areni has mounted him!
Areni wants to get back to his feet but Kings is holding on tight.
Kings wants to hold on but Areni pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings tries to reverse the position but Areni maintains control.
Kings wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kings looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Kings tries to escape the position.
Areni avoiding Kings 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Kings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Areni nearly escaped from the position there.
Areni controlling well, preventing Kings from escaping the position.
#T2#
Kings trying to control the position but Areni manages to sink in the hooks.
Kings wants to escape the position.
Areni seems like he's trying to stand.
You can see the frustration on Kings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kings prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
Areni keeps control of the position as Kings tries to break free.
#T3#
Areni wants to stand back up.
Areni keeps control of the position as Kings tries to break free.
Kings keeps trying to improve his position.
Areni avoiding Kings 's attempts to control his hands.
Kings keeps the fight on the ground as Areni tries to escape.
Areni is hanging on to Kings's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Kings trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Areni seems like he's trying to stand.
Areni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Areni keeps control of the position as Kings tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Areni 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kings lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. River catches Kings right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Kings misses the target.
River half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kings fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
Kings misses with a wild body shot.
Kings bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
River scores with a head kick. Kings tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kings swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from River! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charlie River!
After winning the bout, Charlie River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Kings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Kings misses with a hook to the body
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kings lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodrigues has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigues and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kings blocks a head kick by Rodrigues.
Kings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kings lands a body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues connects with an inside leg kick.
Kings lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kings tries a head kick but it misses.
Kings loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Kings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kings shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Kings misses
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kings.
Rodrigues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues lands a lovely overhand right.
Kings scores with a kick to the body.
Kings tries to move into range but Rodrigues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues lands a nice looking body shot.
Kings misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Kings throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kings lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kings sizes up Rodrigues with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Kings lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kings moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues is looking to wear down Kings with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kings jabs at Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kings is out of range.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kings throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Kings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Kings tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues throws a big counter combination but Kings scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kings.
Kings throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Kings moves out of range.
#T3#
Rodrigues throws a hook but Kings avoids it easily.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kings.
Kings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kings walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kings was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a body punch
and Kings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
A combination from Kings does no damage.
Kings defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues cracks Kings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kings tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Kings's knee but Kings avoids it well.
Rodrigues checks a low kick from Kings.
Rodrigues lands with a hook. Kings tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kings on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
#T4#
Rodrigues punishes Kings's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues lands with a shot to the body.
Kings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodrigues is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kings's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kings.
Rodrigues misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kings makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Kings misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodrigues checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Kings throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kings has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rodrigues connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings misses with a body shot.
Kings walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.#T1#
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Kings saw that one coming.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. Kings shakes it off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kings might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rodrigues has got the better of the exchanges.
Kings throws a chopping leg kick but Rodrigues manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodrigues avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Kings.
Kings throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Kings tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Kings.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses its target.
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Kings's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kings down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kings misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a series of strikes. Kings will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kings.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Kings off the cage and back into range.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kings wants to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues pushes him away.
A big left from Kings misses.
Rodrigues misses the body punch
and Kings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kings's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kings misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Kings slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a three punch combo!
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Kings off the cage and back into range.
Kings takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kings wants to land a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range.
Kings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Kings persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigues throws a nice looking combination but Kings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kings now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Kings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodrigues's half guard.
Rodrigues has one foot on Kings's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but Kings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kings is breathing heavily.
Kings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.#T4#
Kings throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Rodrigues counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Kings. #BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Kings's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kings scrambles back to his feet.
Kings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues ducks right into an uppercut from Kings.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kings throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kings throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Kings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kings misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kings misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Kings now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kings misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Kings lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kings throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Rodrigues counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Kings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kings looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kings fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodrigues checks it well.
Kings misses the shot to the body.
Kings slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
Kings has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kings chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodrigues can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing.
Crunch! Rodrigues slams his shin into Kings's torso.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kings on the side of the head.#ROC#Kings is rocked!
Rodrigues scores with a jab. Kings acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kings is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Kings tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodrigues defends well and Kings ends up having to push Rodrigues into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues with a nice cross.
Kings throws a lazy body kick
and Rodrigues counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rodrigues scores with a nice right hand.
Kings is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Kings moves out of range.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
#T3#
Kings goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodrigues tried to counter with a leg kick but Kings avoided it.
Kings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Kings's leg. Kings is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kings seems to have recovered his senses.
Kings shoots in for a double leg but Rodrigues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Kings.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Kings is predictable there
and Rodrigues counters with a slapping leg kick.
Paul Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kings takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodrigues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kings is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy right hand. Kings should have avoided that one. #T4#
Kings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kings. Kings circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Kings.
Rodrigues is looking for a counter combo.
Rodrigues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kings throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a big counter combination but Kings scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick that knocks Kings off balance momentarily.
Rodrigues scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodrigues darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kings throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kings throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kings throws a low kick but Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kings moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodrigues 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues! |
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Event:
SMASH: Kosmanov vs Romero
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ro checks a leg kick nicely.
Ro scores with a jab. Kings acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ro moves away from the strike by Kings.
Kings misses with an uppercut. Ro saw that one coming.
Ro throws an overhand right that lands on Kings's shoulder, as Kings tries to avoid the shot.
Ro misses with a hook.
Kings motions for Ro to come forward. Kings throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kings misses the jab.
Ro with the counter takedown but Kings avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kings at a distance.
Ro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ro walks into a left hand.
Ro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Ro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kings throws out a loose jab but Ro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ro dodges the punch combination from Kings.
Ro cracks Kings with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kings staying out of range there.
Kings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kings throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Ro.
Kings thows a leg kick but Ro checks it #TD2#
so Ro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ro landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Kings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ro 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#
Ro trying to mount his opponent but Kings defends it.
Ro thows a huge punch but Kings dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Kings is staying active underneath Ro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kings is looking for a sweep. Ro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kings has hold of Ro's hands but Ro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Ro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kings wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kings tries to get to full guard but Ro has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Ro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Ro uses his free foot to push down on Kings's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kings.
Kings bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Putte Ro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ro moves in looking to clinch but Kings pushes him off.
Kings throws a hook but Ro avoids it easily.
Kings throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Ro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kings won't be happy with that.
Ro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kings will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kings is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ro connects with a decent elbow.
Kings tries to bench press Ro off him but Ro keeps the position.
Kings is working hard here to advance position.
Kings manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ro keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
Putte Ro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kings advances position into side control!
Ro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kings. #SUB#
Kings looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kings thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ro sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Kings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Kings wants to pass the guard but Ro is defending well.
Ro trying to hold on to Kings's head to control him but Kings postures up.
Kings is trying to control. Ro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ro working a defensive guard here.
Ro pulls Kings in to control the position. #T3#
Ro 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#
Ro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kings is looking to improve his position.
Ro working over Kings with some ground and pound. Kings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Ro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kings is refusing to be controlled, as Ro sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kings haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Ro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kings is looking for a sweep. Ro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Ro seems content to control.
Kings trying to control here.
Ro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kings defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Putte Ro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kings misses the target.
Kings misses with a hook. Ro ducked under it nicely.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.#TD2#
Ro scores with a takedown into Kings's guard.
Kings keeping full guard, as Ro tries to pass.
Ro slips nicely into half guard.
Kings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kings.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro pushing down on Kings's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Kings trying to hold on to Ro's head to control him but Ro postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ro in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Kings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ro pulls his head out easily.
Ro content to control rather than advance.
Kings is staying active underneath Ro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kings looking for submissions off his back.#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.
Kings taking some punishment here, with Ro in his half guard.
Ro drops an elbow to the side of Kings's head.
Kings is looking to improve his position.
Kings won't allow Ro to pass to mount.
Ro not doing much here.
Ro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kings is refusing to be controlled, as Ro sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Ro. #T3#
Kings is looking for a sweep. Ro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ro slips a nice elbow through Kings's hands, connecting with Kings's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ro lands a nice short elbow.
Ro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kings trying to hold on to Ro's head to control him but Ro postures up.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kings! #T4#
Ro with good strikes from the mount here!
Kings bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paul Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Ro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ro managing to control the position. #SUB#
Kings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Putte Ro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kings throws an elbow that misses. Ro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kings's guard. Nice move by Ro!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Putte Ro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Putte Ro! |
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Event:
SMASH: Bispen vs DKasada
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol cracks Kings with an open hand slap.
Sokol scores with the left hand. Kings knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sokol.
Sokol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kings missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kings has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sokol 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.
Sokol tries to clinch there but Kings circles away.
Kings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kings takes one to the chin there.
Sokol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Sokol is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Kings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Sokol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kings throws out the jab.
Kings takes one on the button.
Kings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sokol moves out of range as Kings strikes.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Kings cracks Sokol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Sokol drives through with a takedown into Kings's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kings is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kings trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kings preventing the sweep.
Kings wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Sokol pulls Kings in to control the position.
Kings wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kings looking to pass the guard.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sokol pulls Kings in close to his closed guard and prevents Kings from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sokol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sokol cracks Kings with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Kings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sokol is aware though and is defending well.
Sokol looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokol throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokol is looking to work some ground and pound but Kings has wrist control.
Kings is looking to stand up but Sokol isn't so interested in that idea.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokol looking to sit in guard and control but Kings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Sokol wants to sweep here but Kings controlling him for the moment.
Kings trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sokol scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sokol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sokol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sokol showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Sokol postures up and lands a big shot to Kings's brow.
Sokol is in close to Kings's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sokol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kings looking for a sweep. Not yet Kings, not yet.
Sokol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kings controls Sokol momentarily but Sokol frees himself. #SUB2#
Kings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sokol defends well.#SUB2#
Kings is looking for a triangle but Sokol pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol 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#
Sokol moves away from the strike by Kings.
Nice straight punches there by Sokol. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sokol.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kings throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokol.
Kings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Kings throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Sokol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kings's guard.#SUB2#
Kings looking for subs off his back but Sokol has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sokol pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kings trying to control but Sokol postures up.
#SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Sokol 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sokol lands a nice short elbow.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokol drops an elbow to the side of Kings's head. #SUB2#
Kings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kings has hold of Sokol's hands but Sokol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sokol working over Kings with some ground and pound. Kings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kings is looking for a sweep. Sokol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokol takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing that Sokol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a head shot. Kings uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Sokol trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
Sokol is looking to work some ground and pound but Kings has wrist control.
Sokol chips away with some ground and pound.
Sokol looking to pass the guard.
Kings wants to improve his position but instead Sokol has moved into half guard.
Sokol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sokol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jan Sokol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokol drops an elbow to the side of Kings's head.
Nice strikes from Sokol there.
Kings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Nice strikes from Sokol there.
Sokol slips a nice elbow through Kings's hands, connecting with Kings's forehead.
Sokol is trying to control the action in half guard but Kings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kings wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sokol slips a nice elbow through Kings's hands, connecting with Kings's forehead.#SUB2#
Kings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kings on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Sokol is trying to work for a kimura but Kings is defending well.
Sokol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Kings is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sokol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kings tries to roll over but Sokol keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Sokol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Kings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sokol pulls his head out easily.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings is looking to control Sokol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kings avoid being mounted?
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sokol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kings.
Sokol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sokol checks a leg kick.
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokol throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Kings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokol digs a good hook to Kings's body.
Kings gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sokol.
Kings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Kings misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Kings misses its intended target.
Sokol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kings counters with a straight right hand.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kings misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
Kings misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sokol slips under a jab from Kings.
Sokol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sokol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sokol throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Kings takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sokol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kings throws a wild body kick that Sokol sees coming a mile off.
Kings throws a chopping leg kick but Sokol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sokol connects with a body shot that sends Kings's belly button to the back.
Kings digs a good hook to Sokol's body.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kings enables Sokol to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kings manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Kings working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sokol has passed into half guard!
Kings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sokol prevents Kings from improving his position.
Kings wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sokol is looking for a kimura here.
Sokol is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Sokol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sokol keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sokol wants to take a breather but Kings is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kings is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokol's back!#SUB2#
Kings is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Sokol is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Kings!
Paul Kings gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Lalla closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kings quickly recovers to half guard.
Kings wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kings actively working from the bottom here.
Kings controlling the position well.
Lalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kings has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Kings actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kings actively working from the bottom here.
Kings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kings defends it well.
Kings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lalla lying in Kings's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kings decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lalla taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Kings!
Paul Kings gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Frewin 2
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Kings throws a low kick but Wright moves out of range easily.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kings misses the target.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kings throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Kings uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kings misses with a hook to the body
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Kings lands a nice shot that snaps Wright 's head back.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kings swings widly with a right hand
and Wright counters with a low kick, right behind Kings 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Kings. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright slips under a jab from Kings.
Wright blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kings.
Kings throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.#T1#
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kings misses the jab.
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kings scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Kings throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kings lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright 's head.
Kings misses with a body shot.
Kings throws a good cross that connects.
Kings throws a leg kick but Wright checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Kings lands a body shot.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wright has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wright takes one on the button.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kings on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kings lands a right hook to the body.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kings throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wright slips under a jab from Kings.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kings.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kings misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kings drops his hands momentarily and Wright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kings lands a right hook to the body.
Kings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kings lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright 's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Kings.
Kings throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Kings misses.
Wright throws a counter combo.
A low kick from Kings is predictable there
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
A jab from Kings misses.
Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Kings.
Kings scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kings is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kings connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wright . Wright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Wright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kings throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kings throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kings throws a front kick aimed at Wright 's knee but Wright avoids it well.
Kings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright .
Kings throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kings lands a jab to the head.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Kings throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kings moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWright .
Kings scores with a body shot.
Kings misses with a body punch
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wright slips under a jab from Kings.
Kings throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Kings throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Kings.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kings was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright .
Wright slips a straight right by Kings.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kings throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Kings circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
Kings feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wright s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kings jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Wright explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kings throws a big shot that misses.
Wright lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kings.
Kings misses with a left hand
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.#CL2#
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kings is trying to push Wright away but Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wright lands with a right to the head.
Kings works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wright lands a body shot.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kings backwards.
Wright prevents a body shot from Kings.
A shot in the inside from Kings.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright . #T2#
Kings lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright .
Wright letting Kings take a breather here.
Wright misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kings throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Kings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kings misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Kings throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Kings misses with the body kick
and Wright counters with a series of strikes. Kings will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kings scores with a three punch combo!
A shot to the liver by Kings. Beautiful body shot.
Wright scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.#T3#
Wright throws a jab when Kings was well out of range.
Kings takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Kings takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kings throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kings.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Kings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wright doesn't seem phased though.
Kings moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kings misses with a body shot.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kings misses with a straight left.
Kings cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paul Kings is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Kings misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Wright counters by clinching up.
Kings scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright avoiding damage as Kings throws knees to the body.
Kings looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kings blocks a body shot from Wright .
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Kings avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kings lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kings swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Wright as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Kings misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kings paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kings slips a straight right by Wright .
Kings lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kings scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paul Kings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Kings misses with a leg kick.
Kings throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kings thows a leg kick but Wright checks it
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings misses the jab.
A solid body kick from Wright .
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kings finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright 's head.
Kings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Kings throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Kings misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kings. That's going to slow Wright down.
Good exchange - Kings coming out on top.
Kings scores with a sloppy right hand. Wright should have avoided that one.
That kick from Kings tenderised Wright 's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Kings moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWright .
Kings looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kings throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Kings moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright defending well as Kings loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kings. That's going to slow Wright down.
Kings throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Wright looks for the body kick but Kings saw that one coming.
Kings misses with a wild body shot.
Kings lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kings throws a leg kick
and Kings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Wright moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wright blocks a body shot from Kings.
Kings throws a head punch that misses.
Wright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kings missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kings.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3##BC#
Kings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kings throws a leg kick but Wright checks it.
Wright lands a front kick.
Kings misses the jab.
Kings misses with a series of wild punches.
Kings works Wright 's body with a nice hook.
Kings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wright .#T4#
Kings misses with a hook.
A jab from Kings misses.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
Kings throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a big head kick but Kings shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Wright .
Cleon Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kings lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paul Kings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Kings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kings scores with a jab to the body.
Wright punishes Kings's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Kings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kings, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kings!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Kings thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Cleon Wright spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Storm vs Tosen 2
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Kings throws a leg kick
and Granes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Granes is just out of range.
Granes throws a sloppy head kick and Kings moves out of range easily.
Kings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kings staying out of range there.
Kings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kings misses with a few strikes there.
Kings sizes up Granes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Granes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.
Kings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granes.
Granes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kings scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kings scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Kings misses.
Kings looks to land a body kick but Granes moved away.
Granes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kings moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kings.
Granes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Kings checks a low kick from Granes.
Granes cracks Kings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kings throws a jab when Granes was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Granes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kings swings widly with a right hand
and Granes counters with a good low kick that Kings was not able to check.
Kings misses the jab.
Crunch! Granes slams his shin into Kings's torso.
Granes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granes scores with a hook to the body. Kings takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Granes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kings connects with the punch.
Kings punishes Granes's body with a nice straight punch.
Kings turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Granes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kings tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Granes is in Kings's guard.
Kings seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granes works over Kings with some ground and pound from guard.
Kings wants to sweep but no luck.
Kings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Granes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Kings trying to control the position.
Granes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kings looking for a sweep. Not yet Kings, not yet.
Granes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Granes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kings 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.
Granes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Granes landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kings is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Kings tries to free his leg and advance position but Granes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Granes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kings defends it easily.
Granes keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Granes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kings works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Kings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Granes tries to roll over but Kings keeps him under control.
Granes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Granes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kings is one step ahead there.
Kings tries to free his leg and advance position but Granes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Granes is looking for a triangle here but Kings uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kings wants to control but Granes is keeping him busy.
Kings is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Granes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Granes struggling a bit here.
Granes is not content to let Kings control the position. #SUB#
Kings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Granes, who protects the arm well.
Kings trying to control the action but Granes is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keenwah Granes 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#
A jab from Granes finds it's way through Kings's defenses.
Granes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Granes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granes jabs Kings right on the nose. Kings blinks but takes it well.
Paul Kings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings misses the jab.
Kings lands with a cross.
Granes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Granes to counter with a crisp jab.
Kings moves out of range as Granes strikes.
Kings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granes.
Kings gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granes.
Kings tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Granes is able to avoid easily.
Granes tests Kings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kings misses with an uppercut.
Kings smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paul Kings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kings throws a head kick but Granes moves out of range.
Granes moves out of range as Kings throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Granes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granes moves out of range of the body kick from Kings.
Kings misses with a kick to the body
and Granes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granes counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings misses with a left hand
and Granes counters with a stiff right hand.
Granes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kings has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Granes finds it's way round the side to connect with Kings's head.
Kings jabs Granes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granes.
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!
Kings throws a right hand that misses
enabling Granes to counter with a crisp jab.
Kings misses with an uppercut. Granes saw that one coming.#T2#
Nice cross by Kings.
Kings misses with a hook to the body
and Granes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keenwah Granes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granes misses with a looping right.
Kings is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kings scores with a body shot.
Granes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kings throws a head kick that half lands.
Kings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Kings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kings throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Granes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kings!
Granes landing a few strikes.
Keenwah Granes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Granes cracks Kings with a big elbow.
Granes grinds an elbow into Kings's temple.
Kings is trying to get back to half guard.
Granes working the ground and pound from side control.
Kings is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Granes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Granes works to advance to full mount. Kings defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Granes cracks Kings with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Granes lands with some strikes.
Granes prevents Kings from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Granes.
Kings can't escape the position.
Granes lands a big elbow.
Granes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#Kings is rocked!
Kings is desperately trying to improve his position but Granes has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh Kings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granes landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granes unloading with bombs!
Kings in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Granes with good strikes from the mount here!
Kings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Granes postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kings badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Granes around the waist but Granes pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Granes is the winner by TKO! Granes jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keenwah Granes!
Keenwah Granes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXIX
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kings 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.
Kings throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Kings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kings trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kings defends it easily.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Kings defends easily.
Magomedov controls Kings momentarily but Kings frees himself. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle here but Kings uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kings working away.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov trying his best to control but Kings has mounted him.
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.
Kings looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Kings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kings haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Kings maintains control.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kings wants to stand but Magomedov is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Magomedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Kings keeps him under control.
Kings sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T4#
Kings slows the pace down in half guard.
Kings is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Magomedov is looking to control Kings's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kings!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Kings gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kings is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kings scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!#KD#
Kings lands a big right hand that sends Magomedov crashing to the mat! Kings stays standing though and waves Magomedov back to his feet!
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kings finish him?#CUT#It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kings! Magomedov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Kings!
After winning the bout, Paul Kings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXII
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Kings thows a leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno checks it #TD#
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura but Kings is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carrillo-Moreno to get the leverage. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carrillo-Moreno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to advance position but Kings won't allow it. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kings sees it coming and defends easily.
Kings is refusing to be controlled, as Carrillo-Moreno sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno stops Kings from getting back to his feet.
Carrillo-Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a kimura but Kings is defending well.
Kings looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot lands for Carrillo-Moreno.
Kings throws a right and a left that Carrillo-Moreno avoids nicely.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kings moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in and bounces Kings off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kings keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully. #T2#
Carrillo-Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Kings keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrillo-Moreno stops Kings from standing up.
Kings keeping full guard, as Carrillo-Moreno tries to pass.
Carrillo-Moreno's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Kings wants to stand and escape but Carrillo-Moreno is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carrillo-Moreno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Kings misses with a few strikes there.
Kings is looking to score with low kicks.
Carrillo-Moreno goes for a double leg but Kings avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kings continues to drive forward.
Carrillo-Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kings avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Kings.
Nice uppercut lands for Kings. That snapped Carrillo-Moreno's head back.
Kings throws a leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kings throws the left hand but Carrillo-Moreno avoids the punch easily.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a looping overhand right but Kings ducks down to avoid it.
Kings throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carrillo-Moreno on the side of the head. #T4#
Carrillo-Moreno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kings.
Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range of the strikes.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carrillo-Moreno.
Paul Kings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Kings.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kings throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carrillo-Moreno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carrillo-Moreno slips under a jab.
Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range as Kings strikes.
Kings misses with a double jab.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Carrillo-Moreno is just out of range.
Kings fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carrillo-Moreno checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings dominated that 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.#R2#
Kings throws a jab when Carrillo-Moreno was well out of range.
Kings throws a leg kick #TD#
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kings has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carrillo-Moreno slows the pace down in half guard.
Kings is staying active underneath Carrillo-Moreno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings is trying to stand.
Kings won't allow Carrillo-Moreno to pass to mount. #T1##SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a kimura but Kings is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a submission of some sort.
Kings wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carrillo-Moreno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kings avoids it really well and circles away.
Kings wants to land a leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno is out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to counter with a takedown but Kings is quick to defend against it.
Carrillo-Moreno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Carrillo-Moreno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno fails with a takedown attempt.
Kings throws a chopping leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kings throws the left hand but Carrillo-Moreno avoids the punch easily.
Carrillo-Moreno cracks Kings with an open hand slap.
A big left from Carrillo-Moreno misses.
Kings misses with a wild combination.
Kings throws out a loose jab but Carrillo-Moreno uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Carrillo-Moreno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kings misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kings is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kings defends it well.
Kings is trying to stand back up but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him
Carrillo-Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kings is defending well.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a kimura but Kings is defending it quite comfortably.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is working for an americana but Kings has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Carrillo-Moreno was thinking about the submission.
Kings is looking to stand up but Carrillo-Moreno isn't so interested in that idea.
Carrillo-Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kings's guard.
Kings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kings scores with a jab. Carrillo-Moreno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Kings misses.
Kings swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kings counters with a left to the body.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a double leg but Kings sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Kings.
No joy there for Kings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carrillo-Moreno darts in looking for a takedown but Kings gets double underhooks and turns Carrillo-Moreno into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrillo-Moreno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kings is defending well.#BC2#
Kings breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kings's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrillo-Moreno passes Kings's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carrillo-Moreno. #T1##SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a kimura but Kings is defending it quite comfortably.
Carrillo-Moreno prevents Kings from standing 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.
Carrillo-Moreno working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kings's thigh. Kings counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno prevents Kings from getting back to his feet.
Carrillo-Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Kings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kings keeping full guard, as Carrillo-Moreno tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paul Kings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kings throws a solid leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kings.
A lazy left from Carrillo-Moreno finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Kings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kings.#TD#
Carrillo-Moreno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kings!
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the action but Kings is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kings, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the action but Kings is working from the bottom.
Kings wants to get back to his feet but Carrillo-Moreno is dominant here and he's now got Kings's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Kings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kings 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kings!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Kings thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose XII
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Kings avoids the body shot from Ocampo.
Ocampo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ocampo stuns Kings with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kings digs a good hook to Ocampo's body.
Ocampo digs a good hook to Kings's body.
Ocampo looks to land a right hand but Kings moved out of range.
Kings listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ocampo throws a jab when Kings was well out of range.
A big left from Ocampo misses.
A big left from Ocampo misses.
Ocampo lands with a cross.
Ocampo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ocampo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ocampo slips under a jab from Kings.
Ocampo ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Ocampo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocampo.
Kings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ocampo lands an overhand right.
Ocampo slips a jab from Kings.
Kings misses with a hook.
It seemed like Ocampo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ocampo staying out of range there.
It seemed like Ocampo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Kings stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ocampo looks to land a right hand but Kings moved out of range.
Kings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kings lands a jab.
Ocampo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kings misses its target.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ocampo moves away.
Ocampo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kings with a body shot.
Ocampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kings is just out of range.
Kings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ocampo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kings scores with a punch to the head.
Ocampo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kings.
Ocampo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kings.
Kings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ocampo.
Kings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kings misses with a straight left.
Kings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ocampo throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings moves out of range as Ocampo strikes.
A slow jab from Ocampo misses its intended target.
Kings looks to throw the jab but Ocampo is out of range.
Ocampo misses with an uppercut.
Ocampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kings is just out of range.
Ocampo digs a good hook to Kings's body.
#T2#
Kings throws a lazy right hand but Ocampo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kings throws a body punch but Ocampo moves out of range.
Ocampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kings takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kings throws a hook to the side of Ocampo's head but Ocampo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ocampo scores with a nice head shot.
Ocampo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kings throws out the jab.
Kings connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ocampo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kings throws a looping overhand right but Ocampo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ocampo.
Kings takes a swing at Ocampo's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ocampo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kings misses the body punch
and Ocampo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ocampo looks to throw the jab but Kings is out of range.
Ocampo swings for the body but Kings moves out of range.
Kings is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ocampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kings is just out of range.
Ocampo misses with a straight left.
Kings misses with a hook. Ocampo ducked under it nicely.
Ocampo throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Ocampo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Ocampo missing with a left hand there. Kings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ocampo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ocampo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Kings finds it's way through Ocampo's defenses.
Kings avoids the body shot from Ocampo.
Kings lands a nice hook to Ocampo's body. Ocampo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ocampo.
Ocampo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Kings throws an off balance right hand
and Kings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kings lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ocampo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ocampo misses the target.
Kings slips under a jab from Ocampo.
Ocampo misses with a looping left.
Kings avoids the body shot from Ocampo.
Kings throws a lazy uppercut
and Kings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Ocampo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ocampo misses with a straight right.
Ocampo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ocampo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kings. #T4#
Ocampo throws a hook to the side of Kings's head but Kings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kings scores with a jab to the head.
Kings throws a hook but Ocampo blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Ocampo.
Kings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ocampo.
Kings walks into a stiff left hand from Ocampo.
Kings looks to land a left hand but Ocampo moved out of range nicely.
Kings loads up on a big right hand but Ocampo slips the punch.
Ocampo throws a looping overhand right but Kings ducks down to avoid it.
Kings swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Ocampo counter with a right hand.
Kings misses with a hook. Ocampo ducked under it nicely.
Kings misses with a lunging right hand
and Ocampo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kings looks to land a left hand but Ocampo moved out of range nicely.
Kings connects with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kings misses with a hook.
Kings misses with a hook.
Ocampo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Ocampo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luciano Ocampo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Kings misses.
Ocampo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ocampo throws a hook but Kings avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ocampo.
Ocampo throws a big shot that misses.
Kings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ocampo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kings throws a jab but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo throws out a counter right but Kings avoids it with no problem.
Kings avoids the body shot from Ocampo.
Kings throws a shot from downtown. Ocampo moves away and avoids it.
Kings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ocampo.
Ocampo misses with a wild body shot.
Ocampo throws a jab when Kings was well out of range.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ocampo moves away.
Ocampo throws a looping overhand right but Kings ducks down to avoid it.
Ocampo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kings makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocampo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kings lands a jab to Ocampo's midsection.
Ocampo misses with a straight left.
Kings missing with a left hand there. Ocampo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kings scores with the left hand. Ocampo knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ocampo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Kings cracks Ocampo with an open hand slap.
Ocampo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ocampo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ocampo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ocampo slips under a jab from Kings.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Ocampo misses.
Kings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ocampo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ocampo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kings.
Kings was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Ocampo.
Ocampo misses with an uppercut.
Kings misses with a body shot
letting Ocampo counter with a right hand.
Kings connects with a body shot that sends Ocampo's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Ocampo coming out on top.
Ocampo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ocampo.
The crowd cheers as Kings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ocampo doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ocampo throws a looping overhand right but Kings ducks down to avoid it.
Kings ducks under a wild hook from Ocampo.
Kings dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Ocampo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kings.
Kings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ocampo throws out the jab.
Kings digs a good body shot into Ocampo's ribs.
Ocampo takes one to the chin there.
Ocampo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kings manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocampo. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ocampo misses with a looping left.
Kings was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ocampo punishes Kings's body with a nice straight punch.
Ocampo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kings.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ocampo manages to avoid it.
Kings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ocampo throws out the jab.
Ocampo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kings cracks a nice hook into Ocampo's ribs.
Ocampo throws a hook to the side of Kings's head but Kings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ocampo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kings moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kings misses with a hook.
Ocampo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kings.
Ocampo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Kings connects with a body shot that sends Ocampo's belly button to the back.
Kings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ocampo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kings lands a slapping body shot.
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.
Ocampo looks to land a right hand but Kings moved out of range.
Kings misses the jab.
Kings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ocampo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kings.
Ocampo throws a shot from downtown. Kings moves away and avoids it.
Ocampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kings is just out of range.
Kings scores with a body shot.
Ocampo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ocampo throws a lazy right hand but Kings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Kings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings slips a straight right by Ocampo.
Kings misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ocampo.
Kings swings for the body but Ocampo moves out of range.
Kings takes a swing at Ocampo's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kings scores with a nice head shot.
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.
Kings keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ocampo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ocampo avoids the body shot from Kings.
Kings looks to land a left hand but Ocampo moved out of range nicely.
Ocampo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Kings staying out of range there.
Kings ducks under a wild hook from Ocampo.
Ocampo looks to land a left hand but Kings moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Ocampo.
Kings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ocampo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ocampo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kings moves away.
It looked like Kings wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ocampo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ocampo throws out a powerful jab.
Ocampo defending well as Kings loads up on a big left hand.
Ocampo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ocampo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ocampo misses with the combination.
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kings moves away.
Kings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ocampo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Ocampo as he connects with a hook.
Ocampo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kings appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kings misses with a straight right.
A big right from Kings misses.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ocampo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ocampo.
Kings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kings misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Ocampo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ocampo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ocampo throws an overhand right that lands on Kings's shoulder, as Kings tries to avoid the shot.
Kings throwing a counter right hand but Ocampo manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kings misses with a body punch
letting Ocampo counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kings connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ocampo momentarily.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ocampo manages to avoid it.
Ocampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kings is just out of range.
Ocampo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ocampo misses with a looping left.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ocampo manages to avoid it.
Kings with a hook.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ocampo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kings changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kings loads up on a big right hand but Ocampo slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocampo. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kings misses with a straight left.
Ocampo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ocampo misses with a body shot.
Kings misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ocampo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ocampo throws out the jab.
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!
Kings defending well as Ocampo loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Ocampo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kings on the side of the head.
Kings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ocampo throws out the jab.
Ocampo throws the left hand but Kings avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Kings.
A telegraphed right hand from Ocampo misses the target.
Kings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ocampo.
Kings throws a jab but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Ocampo is just out of range.
Kings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kings throws a body punch but Ocampo moves out of range.
Kings slips under a jab.
A big right from Ocampo misses.
Ocampo throws a shot from downtown. Kings moves away and avoids it.
Ocampo stuns Kings with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ocampo.
Kings misses with a looping left.
Ocampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kings is just out of range.
Ocampo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kings. #T3#
Ocampo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ocampo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ocampo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kings moves away.
Ocampo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kings.
Kings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ocampo moves away from the strike by Kings.
Kings scores with a nice right hand.
Kings throws the left hand but Ocampo avoids the punch easily.
Ocampo slips a straight right by Kings.
Kings swings for the body but Ocampo moves out of range.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ocampo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Ocampo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kings misses the target.
Ocampo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kings misses with a wild body shot.
Kings avoids the body shot from Ocampo.
Kings scores with a hook.
Kings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Ocampo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kings misses with a hook
and Ocampo counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kings misses with a wild body shot.
Kings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ocampo at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ocampo lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kings misses the target.
Kings takes one to the side of the head.
Ocampo avoids the body shot from Kings.
Ocampo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ocampo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kings.
Kings moves away from the strike by Ocampo.
Ocampo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ocampo misses with a left hand
and Kings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kings scores with a jab. Ocampo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Ocampo there.
Kings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ocampo! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kings lands a glancing blow to the side of Ocampo's head.
Kings slips under a jab from Ocampo.
Kings misses with a right hand
and Ocampo counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luciano Ocampo.
Well Ocampo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Ocampo!
An out of breath Luciano Ocampo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose III
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Kings is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kings looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sykora misses with a body kick.
A big left from Kings misses.
Sykora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kings loads up on a big right hand but Sykora slips the punch.
Kings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykora.
Sykora is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykora manages to avoid it.
Sykora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kings defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Sykora moves out of range of the strikes.
Kings scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Sykora has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kings tries to pull guard but Sykora forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Kings blocks with his arms.
Kings tries to break free but Sykora pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Sykora has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kings is trying to pull guard but Sykora has him pressed against the cage.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kings tries to pull guard but Sykora holds him up against the cage and eventually Kings drops back down to his feet.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kings.
Kings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sykora lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kings avoiding damage as Sykora throws knees to the body.
Sykora struggles to land a body shot inside as Kings controls his hands.
#T1#
Sykora looking to stall.
Kings tries to pull guard but Sykora won't allow it.
Kings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sykora walks away with a smile on his face. Kings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Sykora clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykora misses with a wild body shot.
Kings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sykora.
Kings connects with a jab.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Kings.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kings.
Kings lands a body shot.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Sykora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kings moves out of range as Sykora strikes.
Kings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Sykora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kings.#T2#
Sykora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Kings moves out of range easily.
Kings thuds a left hand into Sykora's body.
A jab from Kings finds it's way through Sykora's defenses.
Kings lands with a good body shot.
Sykora misses with an uppercut. Kings saw that one coming.
Kings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Kings does it's job there.
Kings works the jab nicely.
Sykora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kingss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kings connects with a body shot.
Kings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kings changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Kings misses.
Kings moves out of range of the strikes.
Kings throws a shot to the body.
Kings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sykora doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Kings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sykora.
Kings scores with a jab.
Kings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sykora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kings misses with a hook.
Kings scores with a jab to the body.
Kings misses with a lunging right hand
and Sykora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kings is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sykora had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kings sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sykora is looking to clinch.
A solid body kick from Sykora.
Kings has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sykora finds it's way round the side to connect with Kings's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kings dips to his left and cracks Sykora with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Sykora as he connects with a hook.
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sykora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kings stuns Sykora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kings digs a good hook to Sykora's body.
Paul Kings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Sykora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kings moves out of range of the body kick from Sykora.
Kings cracks Sykora with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
Kings throws an off balance right hand
and Sykora counters with a one-two to the body.
Sykora with a jab.
Kings is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sykora rather than just go for the knockout.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kings looks to throw the jab but Sykora is out of range.
Sykora walks into a jab.
Kings moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Kings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kings throws a jab when Sykora was well out of range.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kings wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kings throws a looping overhand right but Sykora ducks down to avoid it.
Sykora thows a body kick. Kings tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings dominated that round.
That's time! Sykora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kings misses with a straight left.
Sykora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kings connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sykora scrambles back to his feet.
Sykora lands a jab to the nose.
Sykora takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kings scores with a body shot.
Sykora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sykora keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sykora ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Kings takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sykora throws a head kick but Kings moves out of range.
Kings moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kings scores with a body shot.
Sykora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sykora.
Sykora just misses with a punch to the body.
Kings throws a big shot that misses.
Sykora misses with a lunging right hand
and Kings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kings thuds his right hand into Sykora's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Kings misses.
Michal Sykora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykora swings for the body but Kings moves out of range.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
As Kings looks to move away, Sykora throws a big counter combo but Kings just gets out of the way.
Sykora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sykora misses with a left hand
and Kings counters with a straight right hand.
Kings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sykora.
Kings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Sykora instigates a clinch.
Kings is trying to break the clinch but Sykora is controlling him.
Kings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sykora walks away with a smile on his face. Kings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sykora slips a straight right by Kings.
Sykora defending well as Kings loads up on a big left hand.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Kings lands a jab to Sykora's midsection.
Kings misses with an uppercut.
Sykora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kings misses with a looping left.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sykora misses with the combination.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings clobbers Sykora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kings throws a big shot that misses.
Kings scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sykora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Sykora misses.
Paul Kings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kings scores with a jab to the body.
Kings scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sykora in his tracks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kings crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sykora - the referee stops the clock and Kings gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sykora. Kings manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Kings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykora doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot lands for Kings.
Kings misses with a looping right.
Sykora swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kings misses with a looping right.
Sykora throwing a counter right hand but Kings manages to avoid it.
Kings lands with a straight right. Sykora didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Sykora has Kings up against the cage in a clinch.
Kings blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kings is looking to break free of the clinch but Sykora has double underhooks.
Kings tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sykora smiles and moves away.
Sykora connects with an inside leg kick.
Sykora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sykora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sykora is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Kings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykora doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Kings misses the target.
Sykora tries to clinch but Kings is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kings misses.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykora is just out of range.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kings.
Sykora misses with a series of wild punches.
Sykora blocks a jab.#T4#
Sykora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Kings defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Sykora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sykora slips under a jab from Kings.
Kings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kings throws a jab when Sykora was well out of range.
Kings slips a straight right by Sykora.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kings.
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!
Sykora wants to clinch but Kings slips to the side
letting Kings counter with a right hand.
Sykora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykora just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sykora lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kings scores with a decent looking hook.
Sykora misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sykora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sykora moves in looking to clinch but Kings pushes him off.
Kings misses with a right hand
and Sykora counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kings jabs Sykora right on the nose. Sykora blinks but takes it well.
Kings misses with a body shot.
Sykora throws a right and a left that Kings avoids nicely.
Sykora lands with an overhand left.
Kings lands with a good body shot.
Sykora slips under a jab.
Kings throws a lazy right hand but Sykora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykora tries to close the distance and clinch but Kings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sykora misses with a wild body shot.
Kings dips to his left and cracks Sykora with an uppercut!
Sykora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sykora connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykora loads up on a big right hand but Kings slips the punch.
Sykora misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Sykora rushes Kings and presses him up against the cage.
Sykora lands a nice uppercut.
Kings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kings pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Kings is looking for a triangle but Sykora pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Sykora is posturing up here but Kings has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sykora tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sykora has to tap! Slick submission there by Kings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Kings!
After winning the bout, Paul Kings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bellicose 146
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Kings looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Kings is just out of range.
Sanders falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kings throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanders has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Sanders misses with a looping right.
Paul Kings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings staying out of range there.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Kings avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Sanders let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
A telegraphed right hand from Kings misses the target.
Sanders is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kings dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Kings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Kings sets himself, and Sanders steps forward looking for the clinch! Kings avoids it this time.
Sanders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kings takes a swing at Sanders's ribcage but misses.
Sanders unleashes a big counter combination but Kings bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kings connects with the punch.
Kings misses with a wild body shot.
Sanders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kings dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Kings cracks a nice hook into Sanders's ribs.
A big right from Kings misses.
Sanders is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kings with a body shot.
Kings swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kings.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Kings.
Kings thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Sanders blocks a jab.#CL2#
Sanders clinches.
Kings working aggressively here.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders tries to stall but Kings uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanders trying to land knees to the body.
Sanders is looking to control Kings's arms but Kings gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanders has his back to the cage.
Sanders tries a body shot but Kings blocks it.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
Kings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kings misses with a body punch.
Sanders is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kings gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanders lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Kings lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kings is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Sanders stalling against the cage.
Sanders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kings.
Kings misses with the head strike.
Sanders with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Sanders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kings.
Kings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kings softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kings lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kings is defending well for now.
Sanders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kings up against the cage.
Kings tries a body shot but Sanders blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kings.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders. #T4#
Sanders avoiding damage.
Kings cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
Sanders scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kings has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Kings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Sanders unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kings lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Kings.
Kings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Kings lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kings gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kings gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kings throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sanders walks into a stiff left hand from Kings.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Kings.
Kings misses with a straight right.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kings takes a swing at Sanders's ribcage but misses.
Kings throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kings throws a big shot that misses.
Sanders throws a nice looking combination but Kings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kings.
Kings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Sanders throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Sanders unleashes a big counter combination but Kings bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Kings closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kings scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paul Kings is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanders walks into a jab.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Kings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
Sanders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kings throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Kings scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanders swings for the body but Kings moves out of range.
A left lands for Sanders.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kings paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Sanders moves away from the strike by Kings.
Sanders slips a straight right by Kings.
A big left from Kings misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Kings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
Kings throws a looping overhand right but Sanders ducks down to avoid it.
Sanders slips under a jab.
Kings connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Sanders.
Kings throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Sanders releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Sanders tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanders slips a jab from Kings.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders tries to move into range but Kings moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Sanders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kings thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
Kings misses the jab.
Sanders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kings slips under a jab.
Sanders takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanders slips under a jab from Kings.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Kings.
Kings sets himself, and Sanders steps forward looking for the clinch! Kings avoids it this time.
Kings getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanders misses the body punch
enabling Kings to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Sanders misses.
Sanders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kings lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kings lands an overhand right.
Kings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kings misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kings throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Kings lands with a right hand.
Kings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kings connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanders. Sanders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kings misses with an uppercut
and Sanders counters with a straight right hand.
Sanders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kings cracks a nice hook into Sanders's ribs.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kings looks to land a right hand but Sanders moved out of range.
Kings throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
Sanders let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanders.
Kings connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanders momentarily.
Sanders slips a straight right by Kings.
Good standup being displayed there by Kings as he connects with a hook.
Kings punishes Sanders's body with a nice straight punch.
Kings swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Kings cracks Sanders with an open hand slap.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kings scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanders looks to throw the jab but Kings is out of range.
Kings is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
Sanders tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Kings lands a slapping body shot.
Kings thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
Sanders tries to move into range but Kings moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanders takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Sanders has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanders cracks Kings with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanders moves away from the strike by Kings.
Sanders lands a jab to the head.
Kings throws a shot to the body.
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.
Kings lands a nice looking body shot.
Kings takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Kings lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Kings lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Sanders has Kings up against the cage in a clinch.
Kings has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Kings has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Kings swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanders taking a breather.
Kings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kings lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kings letting Sanders take a breather here.
Kings tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow. #T3#
Kings lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kings has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kings creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders stalling the fight.
Sanders with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paul Kings has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kings lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kings misses with a punch on the inside.
Kings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
Kings lands a body punch.
Kings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kings tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Kings back against the cage.
Kings scores with a shoulder strike.
Kings lands a nice shot to the body.
Kings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanders is trying to maintain a safe position but Kings gets an underhook and turns Sanders into the cage.#T4#
Sanders misses with a knee to the head.
Sanders just leaning against Kings, taking a breather.
Kings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders tries to stall but Kings uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kings working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanders holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kings lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kings lands with a short shot to the head.
Kings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kings.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanders.
Kings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kings backwards.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brenton Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kings.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Kings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kings 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kings!
A victorious Paul Kings thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bellicose 138
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kings tries to sprawl but Dux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dux is keen to just control but Kings is a slippery customer.
Dux prevents Kings from improving his position.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kings on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kings's thigh. Kings counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kings is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dux controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
Kings managing to control the position.
Dux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dux trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kings keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Kings keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kings controlling Dux's posture.
Dux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kings fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Dux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dux wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kings wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Kings keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kings!
Dux raining down shots from the mount!
Dux prevents Kings from getting the reversal.
Dux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dux landing shots from mount.
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
Dux tries to control but Kings wriggling away. #T3#
Kings can't escape the position.
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
Dux fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dux pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dux is landing with some decent strikes but Kings is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux working the ground and pound effectively.
Kings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dux landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dux trying to control but Kings is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux avoids the attempt from Kings to control.#T4#
Dux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dux controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux breaks from Kings's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dux landing strikes from the mount and Kings is in trouble!
Dux landing punches.
Kings felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kings is bucking up trying to escape but Dux cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kings tries to reverse the position but Dux maintains control.
Dux raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kings tries to lock up and control but Dux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
That's time! Dux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Kings misses.
Kings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.
Dux moves away from the strike by Kings.
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kings is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, Kings circles away and we're back to standing.
Kings misses with a body shot.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
A swing and a miss from Kings.
Kings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Kings slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kings as he jumps to the side.
Dux dives in and grabs Kings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kings pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Kings misses.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Dux trying to control the action but Kings is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dux connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kings some visible discomfort.
Kings is trying to improve his position.
Dux tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kings is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kings takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Kings can't do much from the bottom here.
Kings controls the position for a moment.
Kings is not content to let Dux control the position.
Kings is looking for a sweep.
Dux scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Dux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kings tries to buck Dux off but Dux is having none of it.
Dux cracks Kings with a big elbow. #T3#
Kings is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kings keeps working.
Dux controls the position.
Dux wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
Kings is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Dux politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dux prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Kings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dux throws a strike aimed at the side of Kings's head but Kings avoids it well.
Kings is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
Kings keeps trying to improve his position.
Kings on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dux throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dux working the head with strikes.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux working the head with strikes.
Kings on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dux just content to control the position.
Kings can't do much from the bottom here.
Kings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Kings misses its intended target.
Kings misses with a hook. Dux ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Dux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kings manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kings working a defensive guard here.
Kings looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dux wants to control from the top but Kings keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings is looking to sweep but instead, Dux has passed into half guard.
Nice strikes from Dux there. #T1#
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Kings trying to control from the bottom.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Kings's hands, connecting with Kings's forehead.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Dux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kings knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kings is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Dux wants to pass the guard but Kings is defending well.
Dux wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
Kings tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Kings is looking to get back to full guard here but Dux has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dux is chipping away with strikes.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux working away.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Kings is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dux off and has taken his back!#T3#
Kings is hanging on to Dux's back as he tries to escape.
Kings trying to control.
Dux wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Kings doesn't have the hooks in and Dux manages to turn into his guard.
Dux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kings is trying to control Dux's posture but Dux avoids it.
Kings is looking for a sweep.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dux working away.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kings tries to buck Dux off but Dux is having none of it.
Dux wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Dux politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dux prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kings is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paul Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ground and pound from Dux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
A very excited looking Frank Dux 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:
Bellicose 131
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kings.
Kings doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kings swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt feints and then cracks Kings's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kings down.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Kings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kings swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Kings moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Kings with a hook.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Kings throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Kings moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Kings takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Kings connects with a single shot there.
Kings scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt throws a jab when Kings was well out of range.
Kings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kings lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Kings is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kings.
Kings ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A little jabbing left from Kings on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kings finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Kings jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kings throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Kings connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Hunt misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
Hunt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kings misses with an uppercut.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Kings.
Kings throws a body shot but no joy.
Kings throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kings paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Kings.
#T3#
Kings misses the jab.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Kings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kings on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kings defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Kings let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt throws a hook but Kings blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
The crowd cheers as Kings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Kings cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Kings takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Kings misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Kings throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Kings is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Kings had a free shot at his head there.
Kings throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Hunt counters with a head kick that drops Kings to the mat! Kings scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kings misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Kings is rocked!
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Kings's ribs.
Kings cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kings cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kings lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings 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#
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paul Kings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings takes one on the button.
Kings connects with a body shot.
Kings takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Kings jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kings lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kings.
A big right from Kings misses.
Hunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hunt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kings jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
Kings misses with a straight right.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kings's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Kings misses with a straight right.
Hunt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kings misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a two punch combo.
Kings digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt swings for the body but Kings moves out of range.
Kings jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Kings misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Kings misses with a hook to the body
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Kings feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kings misses with a body shot.
Kings cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Kings misses the jab.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kings misses with a looping left.
Kings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Kings had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Kings misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Kings throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Kings lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunt off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Kings does it's job there.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Kings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kings scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Kings throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kings lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paul Kings seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kings misses with a hook
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kings throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Kings keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt cracks Kings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kings misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kings throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kings.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kings misses the shot to the body.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kings to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Kings. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Kings lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Kings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kings misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Kings's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Kings misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunt throws the left hand but Kings avoids the punch easily.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Kings saw that one coming.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Kings saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kings.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Kings is out of range.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kings counters with a nice body shot.
Kings swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kings lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Kings misses its intended target.
Kings throws out a powerful jab.
Kings throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Kings throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kings connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Kings swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Kings throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kings clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Hunt is looking for a counter combo.
Kings scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kings missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kings scores with a nice strike.
Kings throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kings's head backwards.
Pate Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kings looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.#T4#
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
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!
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Kings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kings throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Kings backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kings throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kings misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kings is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kings bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kings stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Kings checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Kings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kings has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kings!
Paul Kings seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose 123
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Kings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnes showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Kings is defending well.
Kings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Kings takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes won't allow Kings to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kings keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kings looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kings looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kings! #REVR#
Barnes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Kings happy to just control the position for now.
Barnes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kings.
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Kings dominates the positioning.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Kings drags him back down.
The referee asks Kings politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kings prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is trying to stand.
Kings seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kings stops Barnes from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kings takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Kings throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Kings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kings digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Kings cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Kings avoids it well.
Barnes throws a right hand that Kings ducks under and follows up with a left that Kings also avoids with ease.
It looked like Kings was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Kings connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
Kings ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Kings 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Kings has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes throws a jab when Kings was well out of range.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.#T4#
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
Kings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Barnes cracks Kings with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kings thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Barnes misses.
Kings avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Kings off the cage and back into range.
Kings's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Kings.
Kings moves out of range of the strikes.
Kings takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kings's guard.
Kings wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Kings has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Paul Kings will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Kings ducks down to avoid it.
Kings checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Kings ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kings blocks the low kick.
Kings takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Kings.
Kings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kings throws out the jab.
Mike Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings lands a lovely overhand right.
Barnes throws a hook but Kings avoids it easily.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings moves out of range of the strikes.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Kings moved out of range.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Kings throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Barnes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1##SUB2#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Kings sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard.
Kings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kings is controlling him.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Kings is having none of it.
Kings stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kings showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Kings is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Kings's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kings prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Mike Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination.
Mike Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kings lands with an overhand left.
Barnes throws a right hand that Kings ducks under and follows up with a left that Kings also avoids with ease.
Kings looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.#T3#
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kings moves away.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Barnes scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice takedown defense from Kings. No joy for Barnes on that attempt.
Kings misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kings throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes moves out of range as Kings strikes.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Kings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes feints a jab promting Kings to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kings slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kings getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Kings on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paul Kings is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Barnes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kings, who protects the arm well.
Kings can't do much from the bottom here.
Kings regains half guard, as Barnes was trying to land strikes.
Kings moves into full guard.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kings.#TD2#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into Kings's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Kings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kings postures up.
Kings throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kings throws a big elbow that misses.
Kings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kings stops Barnes from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Barnes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kings 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.#SUB2#
Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kings manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Kings in his guard.#REVR#
Kings engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kings looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kings throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kings stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kings'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.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kings controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kings misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Kings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kings slips a straight right by Barnes.
Kings slips a straight right by Barnes.
Kings throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into Kings's guard.
Barnes throws a strike but Kings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kings controlling from the top position.
Barnes wants to stand up but Kings is controlling him.
Kings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
My spies in Doom's Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kings manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
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 Paul Kings.
I think Kings 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kings!
A victorious Paul Kings thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 98
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Kings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franz is looking to counter the offense by Kings and move into the clinch.
A big right from Kings misses.
Kings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Franz has closed the distance and engaged Kings in a clinch.
Franz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Franz.
Kings looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Franz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Franz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Franz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kings for as long as he can get away with.
Kings 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.
Franz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franz walks into a stiff left hand from Kings.
Franz jabs Kings to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Franz drives through with a takedown into Kings's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Franz sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joseph Franz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Kings.
Kings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franz.
Paul Kings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Franz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Franz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Franz continues to stall.#T4#
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franz. #SUB#
Franz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Franz is looking for a kimura here.
Franz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franz controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Franz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kings lands with a shot to the body.
Kings tests Franz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franz shoots in for a takedown but Kings shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Franz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Franz controls the position. #SUB#
Franz is working to tighten his grip on Kings's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kings has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Franz is really squeezing tight and eventually Kings passes out! Franz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joseph Franz!
After winning the bout, Joseph Franz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 88
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Kings misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kings takes a swing at Stevenson Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kings looks to land a left hand but Stevenson Jr moved out of range nicely.
Stevenson Jr blocks a jab.
Kings throws a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A slow jab from Kings misses its intended target.
Stevenson Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevenson Jr scores with a push kick.
Stevenson Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Kings there.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson Jr moves away.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Stevenson Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kings defending well as Stevenson Jr loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Stevenson Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kings throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson Jr moves away and avoids it.
Stevenson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Kings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul Kings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Stevenson Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stevenson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Kings jabs Stevenson Jr right on the nose. Stevenson Jr blinks but takes it well.
Stevenson Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Kings misses with a body punch
and Stevenson Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson Jr moves away.
As Kings backs off Stevenson Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kings manages to avoid it all.
Kings avoids a kick to the body.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.#T2#
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Kings bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stevenson Jr tries to bum rush Kings with a series of wild strikes but Kings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Stevenson Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kings misses with a straight right.
Kings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson Jr.
Kings throws out a powerful jab.
Kings throws a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson Jr throws out a counter right but Kings avoids it with no problem.
Stevenson Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevenson Jr misses with a low kick.#T3#
Kings cracks Stevenson Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stevenson Jr avoids the body shot from Kings.
A shot to the body from Kings misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kings's knee momentarily.
Stevenson Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stevenson Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Stevenson Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kings will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Stevenson Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kings walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stevenson Jr.
Kings listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Kings lands with a hook. Stevenson Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Stevenson Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
Kings is looking to wear down Stevenson Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Despite the aggression on Stevenson Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kings swings for the body but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson Jr is just out of range.
Kings throws a jab when Stevenson Jr was well out of range.
Stevenson Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Kings lands a nice shot to the body.
Kings is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stevenson Jr scores with a head kick. Kings tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A combination from Stevenson Jr does no damage.
Kings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson Jr. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kings scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson Jr is just out of range.
Stevenson Jr throws a counter combo.
Paul Kings is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson Jr misses with a hook. Kings ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson Jr avoids the body shot from Kings.
Kings swings for the body but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
As Kings backs off Stevenson Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kings manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Stevenson Jr lands a head kick. Kings smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings avoids a kick to the body.
Kings loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson Jr slips the punch.
Kings throws a hook but Stevenson Jr avoids it easily.
Kings connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Stevenson Jr moves away from the strike by Kings.
Stevenson Jr staying out of range there.
Stevenson Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stevenson Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kings lands a body shot.
Kings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kings misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Kings jabs Stevenson Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson Jr is just out of range.
Stevenson Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Kings connects with a crisp jab.
Kings misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kings throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson Jr's shoulder, as Stevenson Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson Jr.
Kings with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kings misses with a body shot.
Kings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kings works Stevenson Jr's body with a nice hook.
Kings scores with a body shot.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kings takes a swing at Stevenson Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kings misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson Jr manages to avoid it.
Stevenson Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sean Stevenson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kings slips a jab and a cross from Stevenson Jr.
#T3#
Kings scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kings.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson Jr moves away.
Stevenson Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kings dodges the punch combination from Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr blocks a jab.
Stevenson Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kings throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson Jr moves away and avoids it.
Kings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson Jr can do to turn this around?
Kings throws a body punch but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
Stevenson Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Kings backs off Stevenson Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kings manages to avoid it all.
Kings misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Stevenson Jr.
Kings misses with a looping left.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Kings there.
Kings throws a hook to the side of Stevenson Jr's head but Stevenson Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stevenson Jr looks for the body kick but Kings saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kings misses its intended target.
Stevenson Jr slips under a jab from Kings.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stevenson Jr.
Kings digs a good hook to Stevenson Jr's body.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson Jr moves away.
Kings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Stevenson Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson Jr misses with a leg kick.
Stevenson Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kings lands a jab to the head.
Kings lands with a good body shot.
Stevenson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Stevenson Jr.
Kings throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kings misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kings takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Kings scores with a decent looking hook.
Stevenson Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Stevenson Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson Jr.
Kings cracks Stevenson Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#Stevenson Jr is rocked!
Kings on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kings scores with a jab to the head.
Stevenson Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kings finish him?
Kings is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kings drops Stevenson Jr with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Stevenson Jr! Kings dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Kings!
In defeat, Sean Stevenson Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost, end of story what more can I say than just, I am young and improving more and more and I will get way better soon, so thank you to my opponent for whooping my ass and making me a better fighter.'. |
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