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Event:
RFL 021 Aperitif
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Stapleton throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.#CL#
Altare forces Stapleton back against the cage and clinches.
Stapleton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Altare has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Altare.
Altare prevents the takedown attempt.
Stapleton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare keeps control of Stapleton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Stapleton.
#BC2#
Stapleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Stapleton.#CL#
Altare rushes Stapleton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Altare gets through Stapleton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stapleton tries to break free but Altare pushes him back against the cage.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stapleton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
Stapleton is trying to break free.
Stapleton blocks a body shot from Altare. #BC#
Altare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altare on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Altare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stapleton throws out the jab.
Altare fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stapleton on the side of the head.
Altare moves out of range as Stapleton strikes.
Altare moves out of range as Stapleton strikes.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Stapleton.
Altare punishes Stapleton's body with a nice straight punch.
Altare moves to clinch but Stapleton breaks away
and Stapleton counters with a stiff right hand.
Stapleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Altare tries to clinch but Stapleton moves out of range. #CL#
Altare forces Stapleton back against the cage and clinches.
Stapleton misses with a punch to the body.
Altare will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stapleton up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Stapleton wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Altare'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.
A frustrated look appears on Stapleton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stapleton blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Stapleton breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Stapleton.
Altare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stapleton.
It seemed like Stapleton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Altare misses. #CL#
Altare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stapleton tries to circle away but Altare has him pinned against the cage.
Altare tries a body shot but Stapleton blocks it.
#BC2#
Stapleton breaks the clinch.
Stapleton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Altare gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Stapleton tries to circle away but Altare has him pinned against the cage.
Stapleton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stapleton blocks a body shot from Altare.
Stapleton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Altare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stapleton backwards.
Altare lands a body punch.
Altare has Stapleton pressed against the cage, preventing Stapleton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Altare lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altare. #ROC#
Stapleton is rocked!
Altare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Altare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stapleton backwards.
Stapleton is still on wobbly legs! Can Altare finish him?
Altare lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stapleton.
Stapleton looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare dips a shoulder and cracks Stapleton with a mighty uppercut! Stapleton falls back against the cage and Altare unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stapleton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Altare screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
John Altare took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RFL 018 Gatsby vs Gordon
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Stapleton misses with a straight left.
Aye walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stapleton.
Stapleton throws a jab but it's blocked by Aye.
The crowd cheers as Stapleton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aye doesn't seem phased though.
Stapleton throws an off balance right hand
and Aye counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aye with a poor takedown
letting Stapleton counter with a right hand.
Stapleton lands a right hook to the body.
Aye defending well as Stapleton loads up on a big left hand.
Stapleton throws a body kick that misses.
Aye avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Stapleton does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aye walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aye jabs at Stapleton's body.
Aye fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Jab by Stapleton.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapleton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stapleton lands a jab to the head.
Aye avoids the body shot from Stapleton.
Aye is looking to counter punch.
Stapleton lands a jab to the nose.
Stapleton drops Aye with a naaaaasty hook - Aye is in real trouble here! Stapleton dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Stapleton!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Stapleton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RFL 013 Gatsby vs Pate
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Stapleton scores with a punch to the head.
Stapleton moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Templar.#TD#
Templar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Templar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stapleton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stapleton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Templar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Templar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stapleton is trying to get back to full guard.
Stapleton keeps trying to improve his position.
Stapleton is trying to maintain the position but Templar is very close to passing his half guard.
Templar working Stapleton over with strikes. #T1#
Stapleton connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Templar lands with a punch from half guard.
Stapleton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Templar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stapleton tries to get to full guard but Templar has control of the leg.
Stapleton wants to control but Templar is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Stapleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Templar pulls his head out easily.
Stapleton tries to get to full guard but Templar has control of the leg.
Templar slows the pace down in half guard.
Templar slips a nice elbow through Stapleton's hands, connecting with Stapleton's forehead.
Stapleton is looking for a sweep. Templar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Stapleton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Templar.
Stapleton wants to improve his position but Templar is controlling well.
Stapleton manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Stapleton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Templar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Templar is in close to Stapleton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Templar working some strikes from top position.
Templar 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.
Templar landing with the ground and pound.
Templar stays in close to Stapleton's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Stapleton working for a triangle but Templar defends it easily.
Templar is working Stapleton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Stapleton has his foot on Templar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Templar works his way back into a safe position though.
Templar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stapleton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stapleton trying to keep a closed guard but Templar is proving a slippery customer.
Templar is in close to Stapleton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Templar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Templar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stapleton wants to sweep here but Templar controlling him for the moment.
Templar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Stapleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Templar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Templar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Templar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stapleton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Templar has managed to get both his arms back between Stapleton's legs - danger averted.
Templar postures up and lands a big shot to Stapleton's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stapleton working for submissions but it's allowed Templar to get to half guard.
Templar lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Templar 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#
Templar just misses with a punch to the body.
Stapleton misses with a head kick.
Templar feinted with a counter takedown.
Stapleton lands a slapping body shot.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stapleton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stapleton missing with a left hand there. Templar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stapleton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Templar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stapleton counters with a right hand to the body.
Templar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stapleton throws out the jab.
Stapleton misses with an uppercut. Templar saw that one coming.
Templar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut.#TD#
Templar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Stapleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Templar pulls his head out easily.
Templar slows the pace down in half guard.
Stapleton taking some punishment here, with Templar in his half guard. #T1##SUB#
Templar is working for a submission of some sort.
Wesley Templar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stapleton wants to get back to his feet.
Templar controlling the pace.
Templar is looking to take a break and control but Stapleton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stapleton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Stapleton looking for submissions off his back.
Stapleton is trying to maintain the position but Templar is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stapleton tries to roll over but Templar keeps him under control.
Templar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Templar lands strikes from half guard.
Stapleton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Templar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Templar is trying to control. Stapleton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stapleton is looking to escape.
Stapleton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Stapleton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Templar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stapleton can do to turn this around?
Stapleton working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Templar postures up and lands a big shot to Stapleton's brow.
Templar distracts Stapleton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Templar trying to control but Stapleton is working from the bottom.
Templar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Templar wants to control from the top but Stapleton keeps moving.
Templar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stapleton's head.
Stapleton 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#
Stapleton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Templar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Templar connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Stapleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Templar stopping the sweep attempt from Stapleton.
Templar scoring with some ground and pound.
Templar is working Stapleton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Stapleton is rocked!
Templar scoring with some ground and pound.
Stapleton is still in real trouble! Can Templar finish him?
Templar postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Stapleton covers up, he's hurt! Templar keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Templar and the ref steps in to end the fight! Templar can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Templar!
After winning the bout, Wesley Templar 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Stapleton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Godding on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stapleton.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Godding has been cut.
Stapleton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Godding throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stapleton.
Good standup being displayed there by Stapleton as he connects with a hook.
Godding walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stapleton.
Godding loads up on a big right hand but Stapleton slips the punch.#KD#
Stapleton cracks Godding with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Godding looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stapleton finish him?
#ROC#
Godding is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godding swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stapleton rattles Godding with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Godding tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Stapleton dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Godding stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeremy Stapleton!
Jeremy Stapleton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EVO 299:Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Stapleton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Southbrook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stapleton sprawls well. Stapleton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Southbrook gets slowly back to his feet.
Stapleton misses with a hook
and Southbrook counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
Southbrook has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Stapleton looks to land a right hand but Southbrook moved out of range.
Southbrook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stapleton tries a head kick but it misses.
Stapleton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stapleton misses with a left hand
enabling Southbrook to counter with a crisp jab.
Southbrook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stapleton throws a jab but it's blocked by Southbrook.
Southbrook looks for a takedown but Stapleton sprawls well.
Stapleton scores with a sloppy right hand. Southbrook should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Saiyan Southbrook has been cut.
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!
Stapleton avoids the body shot from Southbrook.
Stapleton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Southbrook throws out a leg kick but Stapleton moves out of range and Southbrook only half commits. #T1#
Stapleton misses with a hook
and Southbrook counters with a nice body shot.
Southbrook just misses with a punch to the body.
Stapleton follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southbrook misses with a low kick as Stapleton jumps back.
Southbrook lands a really nice looking cross but Stapleton seems unphased.
Southbrook is looking to wear down Stapleton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stapleton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Southbrook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Southbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Southbrook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stapleton in his tracks.
Stapleton throws a body kick that misses.
Southbrook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stapleton.#KD2#
Stapleton lands a left and a right that send Southbrook crashing to the mat, dazed. Stapleton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Southbrook is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stapleton ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Southbrook's jaw. Southbrook's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Stapleton does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Stapleton!
An out of breath Jeremy Stapleton 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:
EVO XMas Bash
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Hayha scores with the left hand. Stapleton knows he should have avoided that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stapleton. Hayha shrugs it off though.
Hayha wants to clinch up but Stapleton keeps it at a distance.
Stapleton looks for the body kick but Hayha saw that one coming.
Stapleton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Simo Hayha has been cut.#CL2#
Stapleton gets tackled into the cage by Hayha. Hayha maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hayha manages to break the clinch.
Stapleton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayha. #CL2#
Hayha drives through and clinches with Stapleton against the cage.
Hayha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Stapleton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayha throws a right hand that misses
and Stapleton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stapleton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hayha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stapleton.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stapleton. #KD#
Stapleton lands a big uppercut and Hayha crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hayha looks OK. Stapleton waves Hayha back to his feet!#ROC#
Hayha is rocked!
Stapleton sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Hayha's defenses. It connects perfectly with Hayha's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Stapleton!
A relieved looking Jeremy Stapleton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EVO 276: Avaldo vs Hunt
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Stapleton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hong defending well as Stapleton loads up on a big left hand.
Hong tried to counter with a leg kick but Stapleton avoided it.
Stapleton checks the leg kick.
Hong tries to clinch but Stapleton is having none of it.
Stapleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stapleton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Hong connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
Hong slips a straight right by Stapleton.
Hong cracks Stapleton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stapleton misses with a left hand
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Stapleton is rocked!
Stapleton swings widly with a right hand
and Hong counters with a big right hand! Oh Stapleton is in trouble here! Hong follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonton Hong!
During a confident post fight interview, Tonton Hong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Infinity: Resolution
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Stapleton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stapleton prevents a body shot from Jones. #BC2#
Stapleton manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Stapleton had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Achilles Jones has been cut.
Stapleton throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapleton misses with a straight left.
Stapleton cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones feints and then cracks Stapleton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stapleton down.
Stapleton throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Stapleton toppling to the canvas! Stapleton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Stapleton.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stapleton misses with a two punch combination.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Stapleton circles away.
#T1#
Stapleton throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Stapleton is rocked!
Stapleton misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Stapleton is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stapleton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones throws a monster overhand right that drops Stapleton! Jones follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Achilles Jones!
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Event:
Infinity: Genocidal Tendencies
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Freedom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stapleton ducks under a wild hook from Freedom.
Stapleton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stapleton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freedom moves out of range as Stapleton strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stapleton. Freedom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stapleton lands a really nice looking cross but Freedom seems unphased.
#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Freedom has been cut.
Stapleton misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Stapleton.
Freedom avoids the head kick by Stapleton.
Stapleton connects with a high kick.
Stapleton misses with a lunging right hand
and Freedom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Freedom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stapleton.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Freedom. Stapleton shrugs it off though.
Freedom takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stapleton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stapleton looks to land a left hand but Freedom moved out of range nicely.
Stapleton throws a sloppy head kick and Freedom moves out of range easily. #T1#
Stapleton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stapleton misses with a hook
and Freedom counters with a body kick.
Freedom throws a body punch but Stapleton moves out of range.
Freedom misses with an uppercut.
Stapleton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freedom misses with a wild combination.
Freedom missing with a left hand there. Stapleton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stapleton misses with an uppercut
and Freedom counters with a thumping low kick.
Stapleton throws a hook but Freedom blocks it.
Good leg kick by Freedom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freedom tests Stapleton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stapleton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stapleton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freedom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stapleton will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick lands from Freedom. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Freedom has managed to clinch.
Freedom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stapleton backwards.
Stapleton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freedom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stapleton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stapleton is trying to push Freedom away but Freedom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Freedom landing knees to the body.
A short left from Freedom. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
Freedom keeps control of Stapleton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Freedom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stapleton tries to circle away but Freedom has him pinned against the cage.
Stapleton tries to pull guard but Freedom holds him up against the cage and eventually Stapleton drops back down to his feet.
Stapleton is trying to force a seperation but Freedom has the dominant position.
Freedom cracks Stapleton with a nice body shot.
Stapleton is breathing heavily.
Stapleton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stapleton blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Freedom as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Freedom.
Freedom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Freedom lands with a left to the head.
Freedom digs a right hand into Stapleton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stapleton's gas tank.
Freedom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stapleton backwards.
A short right from Freedom.
Freedom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Freedom lands a good knee to the midsection. Stapleton won't want to take too many of those.
Freedom can't find room to land a body shot as Stapleton controls the action.
Stapleton takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Stapleton is rocked!
Nice elbow from Freedom.
Oh Stapleton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeremy Stapleton's cut is getting worse.
Freedom lands a big knee! That's hurt Stapleton! Oh, he's all over the place! Freedom lands another knee that sends Stapleton to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Freedom! Johnny Freedom retains his super heavyweight title!
Johnny Freedom really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Infinity: Bottoms UP
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Stapleton.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stapleton misses with an uppercut. Shifter saw that one coming.
Shifter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stapleton tries to avoid it but Shifter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stapleton to the ground. Stapleton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shifter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stapleton throws a hook to the side of Shifter's head but Shifter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stapleton misses with a looping left.
Stapleton throws a lazy right hand but Shifter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stapleton throws a wild body kick that Shifter sees coming a mile off.
Shifter tried to counter with a leg kick but Stapleton avoided it.
Shifter misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stapleton gets caught napping as Shifter dives in and scores a takedown. Stapleton manages to retain guard.
Shifter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shifter slips nicely into half guard.
Stapleton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shifter passes to full mount! #T1#
Stapleton wants to control but Shifter is having none of it.
Stapleton is trying to escape the mount.
Shifter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stapleton is working to get back to half guard.
Shifter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Stapleton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shifter. #SUB#
Shifter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stapleton is now in Shifter's guard. A big mistake from Shifter there, giving up the dominant position!
Shifter 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.
Shifter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stapleton.
Stapleton tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Stapleton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stapleton has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stapleton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stapleton has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
Stapleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stapleton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stapleton content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stapleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shifter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stapleton stacks Shifter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stapleton!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shifter is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Stapleton scoring with punches and elbows.
Shifter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shifter tries to buck Stapleton off but Stapleton is having none of it.
Stapleton wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Stapleton is controlling well.
#SUB#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stapleton pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stapleton in particular looking to stall.
Stapleton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stapleton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Stapleton stalling away here and it's allowed Shifter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Stapleton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stapleton stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
Stapleton throwing strikes from guard but Shifter blocks nicely.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Stapleton from controlling successfully.
Stapleton preventing the sweep.
Stapleton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stapleton trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shifter has an active guard here but Stapleton has managed to pass into half guard.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stapleton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stapleton's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stapleton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shifter in his tracks.
Stapleton looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Stapleton connects with a looping right hand.
Stapleton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shifter on the side of the head.
Stapleton cracks Shifter with a hook to the temple - Shifter is on wobbly legs here! Stapleton swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Shifter falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stapleton wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeremy Stapleton!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Stapleton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Infinity: Killer Instinct
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Stapleton misses with a straight left.
Supermies tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stapleton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Stapleton misses.
Stapleton misses with a straight left.
Supermies attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stapleton looks to land a left hand but Supermies moved out of range nicely.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Supermies throws a lazy uppercut
and Stapleton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Stapleton throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
And Supermies tries to counter it with a takedown but Stapleton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Stapleton misses.
Supermies defending well as Stapleton loads up on a big left hand.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stapleton throws out a loose jab but Supermies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supermies takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#KD#
Stapleton sends Supermies crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stapleton is motioning to the referee to let Supermies up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Supermies is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Simo Supermies's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stapleton sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Supermies's defenses. It connects perfectly with Supermies's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Stapleton!
Jeremy Stapleton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Infinity: Caged Torment
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Stapleton pushes Munster away with a front kick.
Munster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stapleton missing with a left hand there. Munster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munster scores with a shot to the body.
Stapleton moves away from the strike by Munster.
Stapleton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Munster blocks it well.
We've been hearing reports that Munster has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stapleton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
and Stapleton counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Munster! He's just covering up as Stapleton starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Stapleton!
After winning the bout, Jeremy Stapleton 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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