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Event:
KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Manu misses with a jab to the body
and Kicku counters with a series of strikes. Manu will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Manu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kicku, pushing him back against the cage.
Manu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kicku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manu blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kicku just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manu's brow.
Kicku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kicku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
Kicku missing with knees to the body.
Kicku tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicku fails to pull guard.
Kicku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manu has Kicku pressed against the cage, preventing Kicku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Kicku misses with an elbow over the top.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kicku missing with knees to the body.
Kicku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've been informed that Kicku has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kicku looking to slow down the pace here.
Kicku takes a shot to the head.
Manu digs a right hand underneath Kicku's ribcage. Kicku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Kicku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manu managing to block the knees to the body from Kicku.
Manu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kickus head.
Manu avoiding damage as Kicku throws knees to the body.
Manu has Kicku pressed against the cage, preventing Kicku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Kicku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manu lands a body punch.
Kicku looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manu takes an elbow to the temple.
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
Kicku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manu walks away with a smile on his face. Kicku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwill Kicku.
Manu looks to throw the jab but Kicku is out of range.
As Manu backs off Kicku throws a huge counter combo but Manu manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Manu moves into range and clinches up with Kicku.
Kicku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manu is defending well for now.
Manu digs a right hand underneath Kicku's ribcage. Kicku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manu lands a shot to the body.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kicku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manu scores with a shot to the side of Kicku's head.
Good body shot from Manu.
Manu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manu lands a nice shot to the body.
Manu is leaning against Kicku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Kicku is trying to pull guard but Manu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Manu tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kicku trying to stall but Manu improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Manu as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Manu on the inside. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Manu on the inside.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manu scores with a hook to the body.
Manu blocks an elbow strike.
Manu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Manu.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Kicku is rocked!
Kicku taking a breather.
Kicku is still on wobbly legs! Can Manu finish him?
Manu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manu avoiding damage as Kicku throws knees to the body.
Kicku seems to have recovered his senses.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kickus head.
Manu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kicku.
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manu blocks the elbow strike.
Manu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu dominated that round.
That's time! Manu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
and Manu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kicku! He's just covering up as Manu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Manu!
Nicky Manu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Iwill Kicku spoke after the fight, saying 'Broke my toe early in the fight, I demand a rematch. '. |
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Event:
KIFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Kicku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullard misses the target.
Buzz Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bullard gets tackled into the cage by Kicku. Kicku maintains the clinch. #TD#
Bullard pulls Kicku into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kicku preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bullard holds on and takes a little breather.
Kicku trying to control but Bullard is working from the bottom.
Kicku being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Bullard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kicku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bullard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bullard is pushing down on Kicku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kicku is fighting to maintain full guard but Bullard has managed to sneak the leg through.#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.
Kicku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bullard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bullard in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bullard lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Bullard 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.
Bullard trying to mount his opponent but Kicku defends it.
Kicku has hold of Bullard's hands but Bullard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bullard lands a nice short elbow.
Kicku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bullard controlling the pace. #T3#
Bullard winds up and cracks Kicku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kicku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bullard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bullard working Kicku over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Bullard there.
Bullard slips a nice elbow through Kicku's hands, connecting with Kicku's forehead.
Bullard is looking to advance position but Kicku won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bullard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Bullard stalling.
Bullard passes to full mount!
Bullard lands a couple of good shots and Kicku has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bullard scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullard is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kicku up.
Good control from Bullard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bullard lands a jab to the head.
Bullard misses the shot to the body.
Bullard misses the body punch
enabling Kicku to counter with a crisp jab.
Bullard throws out a loose jab but Kicku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicku is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullard misses the target.
Kicku walks into a left hand.
Bullard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicku replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bullard blocks it well.#CL2#
Kicku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bullard, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicku misses with an elbow strike.
Bullard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kicku lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Bullard.
Kicku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bullard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullard blocks a body shot from Kicku. #T1#
Bullard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bullard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicku blocks a body shot from Bullard.
Bullard lands with a left to the head.
Kicku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bullard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kicku tries to land knees in the clinch but Bullard avoids the damage to the body.
Bullard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bullard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bullard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bullard has a couple of punches blocked by Kicku.
Bullard lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Kicku successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicku has momentary wrist control but Bullard slips an elbow through the middle.
Kicku can't keep his opponent in guard - Bullard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bullard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kicku sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Bullard working Kicku over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullard content to control rather than advance.
Buzz Bullard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kicku is defending against the submission attempts here by Bullard.
Bullard stalling. #T3##SUB#
Bullard is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kicku is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buzz Bullard!
Buzz Bullard opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Iwill Kicku spoke after the fight, saying 'Broke my toe early in the fight, I demand a rematch. '. |
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Event:
KIFC 17
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kicku darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Kicku into the cage. #CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Kicku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
Kicku tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
Kicku pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kicku trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kicku into the cage.
Kicku lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jeremy King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwill Kicku.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kicku.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
Kicku lands a knee to the body.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
We've been informed that Kicku has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kicku wants to break free but King has control.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
Kicku is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King blocking some punches.
King digs a right hand underneath Kicku's ribcage. Kicku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
#T2#
King presses Kicku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kicku lands a body shot.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicku trying to land knees to the body.
Kicku is trying to stall.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Kicku.
Kicku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
Kicku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips a straight right by Kicku.
King sizes up Kicku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow. #T3#
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Kicku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King misses with a body punch.
Kicku working hard to break the clinch.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Kicku.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Kicku.
Kicku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
#T4#
King managing to block the knees to the body from Kicku.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicku tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
Kicku blocks a body shot from King. #BC2#
Kicku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King lands with an overhand left.
Kicku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from King does no damage.
A punch combination from King misses.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicku misses with a double jab.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kicku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kicku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King throws a nice looking combination but Kicku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicku ducks under a wild hook from King.
King 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.
Kicku throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Kicku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kicku throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Kicku tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kicku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kicku tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Kicku tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kicku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Kicku tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicku drops back down to his feet.
Jeremy King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwill Kicku.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeremy King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King works on Kicku's body with a couple of short punches.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from King.
Kicku is breathing heavily.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Kicku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kicku blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King lands a body shot.
Kicku blocks a body shot from King.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Kicku.
Kicku is trying to stall.
Kicku missing with knees to the body.
King misses with a body punch.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King presses Kicku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
Kicku misses with a body punch.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
A hook to the body from King.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kicku.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
King blocks a body shot from Kicku.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kicku or not.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Nice body punch from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicku can do to turn this around?
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from King.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
King misses with a body punch.
Kicku throws an elbow but it misses.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kicku.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy King dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL#
King darts in and clinches Kicku up against the cage.
Kicku is trying to break free.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
Kicku misses with an elbow over the top.
Kicku tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a body punch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
Kicku tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. #T1#
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
Kicku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jeremy King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwill Kicku.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
King prevents Kicku from breaking the clinch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Kicku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King is working Kicku over against the cage.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicku tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kicku blocks a body shot from King.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Kicku misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King is leaning against Kicku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow. #T3#
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kicku.
King works over Kicku's head and body with a nice combination.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Kicku is rocked!
King misses with a hook. Kicku ducked under it nicely.
Kicku is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Kicku takes one to the side of the head.
Kicku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kicku switches off momentarily and King cracks him with a monster right hand! Kicku topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as King dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy King!
Jeremy King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Iwill Kicku stepped up to the mic, saying 'Broke my toe early in the fight, I demand a rematch. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Patrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Iwill Kicku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patrick darts in looking for a takedown but Kicku gets double underhooks and turns Patrick into the cage.
Patrick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Kicku pulls guard successfully.
Patrick sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Patrick gets to his feet. Kicku looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Patrick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kicku as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rune Patrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kicku scores with a head kick. Patrick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kicku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patrick. #T1#
Kicku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patrick throws a quick counter head kick but Kicku was just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kicku or perhaps it was just good defense by Patrick, which made it look bad.
Patrick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kicku manages to circle out of the way.
Kicku throws a head kick that Patrick semi-blocks.
Kicku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patrick tries for a takedown but Kicku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kicku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Patrick's head.
Kicku is looking to land body kicks.
Patrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Kicku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patrick, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kicku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patrick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Patrick fails with the takedown.
Kicku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Patrick's head.#ROC2#Patrick is rocked!#CL2#
Kicku clinches with his opponent.
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!
Patrick misses with the head strike.
Kicku crunches a lovely knee into Patrick's ribcage.
Patrick is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kicku jumps into guard, dragging Patrick to the mat.
Patrick scoring with some ground and pound.
Patrick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kicku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patrick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kicku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kicku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patrick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kicku's head.
Patrick won't allow Kicku to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kicku misses with a low kick as Patrick jumps back.
Patrick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kicku's waist but Kicku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patrick off to one side.
Kicku doesn't manage to clinch there - Patrick circles away.
Patrick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kicku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patrick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kicku is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kicku looks to land a combination but Patrick avoids it well.
Kicku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Kicku. Those never looked like landing.
Patrick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kicku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patrick pinned against the cage. Patrick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kicku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kicku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Patrick counters with a straight right hand.
Patrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kicku swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iwill Kicku dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kicku pushes Patrick away with a front kick.#CL2#
Kicku forces Patrick back against the cage and clinches.
Kicku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Patrick walks away with a smile on his face. Kicku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Patrick pushes Kicku up against the cage in a clinch.
Patrick lands a body punch.
Patrick fails to pull guard.
Patrick has Kicku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kicku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kicku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patrick throws a sloppy head kick and Kicku moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicku misses with a double jab.
Kicku fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Patrick closes the distance and clinches.
Kicku crunches a lovely knee into Patrick's ribcage.
Kicku tries to pull guard but Patrick holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicku drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Kicku is leaning against Patrick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kicku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Patrick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rune Patrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwill Kicku.
Kicku misses with a body punch.
Patrick is trying to push Kicku away but Kicku has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Patrick has Kicku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kicku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kicku lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Patrick tries to pull guard but Kicku holds him up against the cage and eventually Patrick drops back down to his feet.
Kicku misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Kicku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iwill Kicku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patrick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kicku throws a head kick that Patrick semi-blocks.
#T2#
Patrick avoids the head kick by Kicku.
#CL#
Patrick darts in and clinches Kicku up against the cage.
Kicku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Patrick smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Kicku has closed the distance and engaged Patrick in a clinch.
Patrick takes an elbow to the temple.
Kicku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Patrick tries to score a body lock takedown but Kicku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kicku jumps guard but Patrick stands there with Kicku around his waist. Kicku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Patrick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kicku after a bit of a struggle.
Kicku tries to work over Patrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Patrick goes for a takedown attempt but Kicku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kicku lands with a kick to the temple. Patrick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kicku shoots in looking for a takedown. Patrick tries to sprawl out of it but Kicku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Patrick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kicku is looking to clinch but Patrick is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Kicku clinches up against the cage.
Kicku misses with a body punch.
Kicku is working for takedown but Patrick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patrick blocks a body shot from Kicku.
Patrick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Kicku.
Kicku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##BC2#
Kicku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kicku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patrick. #CL2#
Kicku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kicku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kicku is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Patrick jumps guard and drags Kicku to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicku tries to stand but Patrick is controlling from the bottom.
Patrick looking for a sweep. Not yet Patrick, not yet.
Patrick is pulling down on Kicku's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iwill Kicku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kicku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Kicku tries to keep at a distance but Patrick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Patrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Kicku breaks the clinch.
Kicku tries a head kick but it misses.
Kicku fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicku stuffs the takedown attempt from Patrick. Patrick gets slowly back to his feet.
Kicku throws a sloppy head kick and Patrick moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Patrick.
#T1#
Patrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kicku tries to get set, Patrick tries to push him back and clinch up but Kicku manages to avoid the attempt.
Kicku throws a right hand that Patrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Patrick also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Kicku clinches.
Patrick tries for a takedown but Kicku manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Kicku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patrick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kicku as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rune Patrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kicku lands a high kick!
Kicku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Patrick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Patrick tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kicku closes the distance and pushes Patrick back into the cage.
Kicku lands an elbow that stopped Patrick in his tracks for a moment.
Patrick tries to break free but Kicku pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Kicku breaks the clinch.
Patrick fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Kicku's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kicku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Patrick as he avoids it easily.
Patrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patrick shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Patrick gets tackled into the cage by Kicku. Kicku maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kicku manages to break the clinch.
Kicku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Kicku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Patrick was covering up waiting for the punch and Kicku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kicku wanted to stand there but Patrick had control of the position. #T3#
Patrick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kicku wants to get up but he can't break Patrick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kicku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Patrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kicku manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Patrick passes Kicku's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iwill Kicku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
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.
Kicku wants to get back to his feet.
Kicku is trying to escape back to his feet but Patrick uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Patrick moves into full mount!
BOOM! Patrick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rune Patrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kicku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Patrick misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwill Kicku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kicku 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iwill Kicku!
During a confident post fight interview, Iwill Kicku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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