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Event: AD492: BPS     
Date:   Oct 15, 2017
#R1#
Ng misses with a looping right.
Ng tries a head kick but it misses.
Stove blocks a head kick by Ng.
Ng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stove slips under a jab.
Ng misses with a body kick.
As Ng backs away, Stove returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stove moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ng.
Ng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stove can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stove counters with a nice body shot.
Ng is looking to slow Stove down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Stove.
Ng with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Ng misses with a body kick.
Ng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stove's calf.
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
Ng misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely.
Stove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stove takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng looks to land a right hand but Stove moved out of range.
Stove moves out of range as Ng strikes.
Ng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ng wants to land a leg kick but Stove is out of range.
Ng scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Charles Ng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ng moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ng thuds his shin into the meat of Stove's side.#T2#
Stove checks a leg kick.
Stove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ng.
Ng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ng swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Ng lands a body shot.
Ng throws a leg kick that misses.
Ng lands with a shot to the body.
Ng looks to throw the jab but Stove is out of range.
Stove takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Stove was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ng.
Ng misses with a right hand
and Stove counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Good shot there by Ng.
Ng connects with an inside leg kick.
Ng digs a good body shot into Stove's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ng, right into the meat.
Ng throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ng 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 Stove has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stove and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Stove wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stove looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ng swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
Ng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ng throws a wild body kick that Stove sees coming a mile off.
Stove avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ng motions for Stove to come forward. Ng throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Ng misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Stove was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stove stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ng scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Ng.
Stove looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stove throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Ng releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ng scores with a shot to the body.
Ng takes one to the side of the head.
Ng throws a series of punches but Stove avoids them all with ease.
Ng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stove throws out the jab.
Stove swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ng misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Stove misses its target.
Stove throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Ng dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Ng misses its intended target.
Ng scoring well with a low kick there.
Ng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stove.
Stove takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stove throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ng counters with a thumping low kick.
Ng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ng with a jab.
Ng throws a leg kick
and Stove counters with a series of strikes. Ng will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ng misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
Ng keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charles Ng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ng is looking to slow Stove down with leg kicks.
Ng lands with an uppercut that bounces Stove off the cage and back into range.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Stove there.#T1#
Ng connects with a high kick.
Ng scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ng misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Stove on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ng misses with an uppercut.
Ng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Ng misses.
Ng misses with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stove might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stove misses with a double jab.
Ng misses with a straight left.
Stove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ng is looking to land body kicks.
Stove throws a quick counter head kick but Ng was just out of range.
Ng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stove manages to avoid it.
Stove throws a jab but it's blocked by Ng.
Stove looks to land a combination but Ng avoids it well. #T2#
Ng misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Ng blocks the low kick.
Stove cracks the inside of Ng's front leg.
Ng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ng throws out a loose jab but Stove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ng jabs Stove to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ng throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stove scores with a punch to the head.
Ng tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ng connects with a body shot that sends Stove's belly button to the back.
Stove avoids a kick to the body.
Ng connects with a solid leg kick.
Stove tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Ng looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stove takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ng scores with a sloppy right hand. Stove should have avoided that one.
Stove tries to bum rush Ng with a series of wild strikes but Ng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ng throws a jab but it's blocked by Stove.
Stove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ng throws a lazy body kick
and Stove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ng lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ng misses the target.
Stove is looking for a counter combo.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Stove seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ng scores with a jab to the head.
Stove is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stove showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ng. #T4#
Ng connects with a single shot there.
Ng slips a jab from Stove.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stove connects with a looping right hand.
Ng gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
Stove chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ng can pounce on him.
Ng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ng misses with an uppercut. Stove saw that one coming.
Stove checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ng lands a jab to the head.
Stove pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ng back to the cage. Stove follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Ng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ng scores with a body shot.
Stove scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stove misses with a leg kick
and Ng counters with a head kick. That will keep Stove thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ng throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from Ng.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ng thuds a left hand into Stove's body.
A big left from Ng misses.
Sloppy strikes from Stove. Those never looked like landing.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stove misses with a few strikes there.
Ng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ng throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Stove has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ng.
Stove checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stove manages to avoid it.
Ng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Ng throws a leg kick
letting Stove counter with a right hand.
Ng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stove.
Ng tries to land a front kick but Stove steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Stove was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Ng.
Ng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stove's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ng.
Stove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ng misses with a right hand
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Ng throws a poor cross that misses
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Ng backing up. Ng nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Ng takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ng throws a jab when Stove was well out of range.
Stove slips a straight right by Ng.
Stove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stove moves away.
Stove moves out of range as Ng strikes.
Ng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stove has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charles Ng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ng lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ng misses the target.
Stove looks to land a right hand but Ng moved out of range.
A low kick from Ng misses
enabling Stove to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Stove tenderised Ng's leg. Ng is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ng lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Stove ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
Stove is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ng digs a good hook to Stove's body.
Stove ducks right into an uppercut from Ng.
Ng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stove.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stove seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stove takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stove throws a jab when Ng was well out of range.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stove misses with a few strikes there.
Ng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stove moves away from the strike by Ng.
Stove throws a big counter combination but Ng scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ng throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
Stove is looking to counter punch.
Steffan Stove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ng getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stove tries a low kick but Ng avoids it.
Ng looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stove moves forwards but Ng connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stove moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ng looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stove throwing a counter right hand but Ng manages to avoid it.
Stove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ng.
A shot to the liver by Ng. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ng misses the target.
Stove takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ng swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ng.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Ng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ng 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Ng!

A relieved looking Charles Ng thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Steffan Stove stepped up to the mic, saying 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

 

Event: AD483: Yokoso Japan     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Johnson catches Stove right on the button with a cross.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stove on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stove.
Stove throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson takes a swing at Stove's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stove. That did some damage!#T1#
Johnson cracks Stove with a good jab.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stove throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Stove's body. Stove takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson cracks Stove with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stove scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stove at a distance.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Stove moved out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Stove on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Stove sees coming a mile off.
Stove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Stove's knee but Stove avoids it well.
Stove throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a left and a right... And another left! Johnson is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steffan Stove!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steffan Stove waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: AD478: Prime selection     
Date:   Aug 30, 2017
#R1#
Fu Tu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fu Tu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fu Tu misses with a kick to the body.
Stove misses with the combination.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu keeps Stove at a distance using the push kick.
Fu Tu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fu Tu jabs Stove to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu throws a right hand that Stove ducks under and follows up with a left that Stove also avoids with ease.
Stove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stove works over Fu Tu's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu Tu staying out of range there.
It seemed like Fu Tu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fu Tu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Stove takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stove swings widly with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters with a good, hard body kick but Stove shrugs it off.
Fu Tu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fu Tu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Stove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stove thumps Fu Tu with a low kick.
Fu Tu throws out a powerful jab.
Stove scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fu Tu throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
Stove scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Stove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu Tu loads up on a big right hand but Stove slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stove misses with a head kick.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Fu Tu misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely.
Fu Tu throws a nice head kick!
Stove walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fu Tu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fu Tu throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Stove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fu Tu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stove counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Stove changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Fu Tu catches Stove right on the button with a cross.
Fu Tu pushes Stove away with a front kick.
Stove misses with a hook. Fu Tu ducked under it nicely.
Stove ducks right into an uppercut from Fu Tu.
Stove turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fu Tu motions for Stove to come forward. Fu Tu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Stove on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fu Tu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Fu Tu motions for Stove to come forward. Fu Tu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stove looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stove's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fu Tu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stove scrambles back to his feet.
Fu Tu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fu Tu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fu Tu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
Stove is looking to counter punch.
Fu Tu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stove checks a leg kick.
Fu Tu misses with a jab to the body
and Stove counters with a two punch combo.
Stove tries to score with a low kick but Fu Tu moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shi Fu Tu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fu Tu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stove is out of range and Fu Tu settles back down.
Stove throws a leg kick but Fu Tu moved away.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Stove moved away.
A swing and a miss from Fu Tu.
Stove throws a lazy uppercut
and Fu Tu counters with a straight right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stove might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stove throws a shot from downtown. Fu Tu moves away and avoids it.
Fu Tu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stove moves away from the strike by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fu Tu counters with a right hand to the body.
Stove throws a series of punches but Fu Tu moves out of range.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
As Fu Tu looks to move away, Stove throws a big counter combo but Fu Tu just gets out of the way.#T1#
A low kick from Fu Tu is predictable there
and Stove counters with a series of strikes. Fu Tu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick
and Stove counters with a nice uppercut.
Fu Tu thows a leg kick but Stove checks it
letting Stove counter with a right hand.
Fu Tu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fu Tu connects with a single shot there.
Fu Tu lands a body shot.
Fu Tu connects with the punch.
Fu Tu lunges at Stove with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stove's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Fu Tu misses the target.
Stove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stove takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Stove is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Shi Fu Tu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Fu Tu scoring well with a low kick there.
Stove gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Stove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fu Tu misses with a wild combination.
Stove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stove seems to have got his legs back now.
Stove on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu Tu. Fu Tu obviously looking to wear him down.
Stove is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fu Tu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Fu Tu backing up. Fu Tu nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
Shi Fu Tu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu Tu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Stove sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stove attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut. Stove saw that one coming.
Fu Tu with a nice cross.
Stove throws a right hand that Fu Tu ducks under and follows up with a left that Fu Tu also avoids with ease.
That kick from Fu Tu tenderised Stove's leg. Stove is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu Tu looks to land a right hand but Stove moved out of range.
Fu Tu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Stove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Stove was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Nice defenses there by Stove.
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Fu Tu scores with a push kick.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Stove fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fu Tu misses with a double jab
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fu Tu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Fu Tu.
Stove moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shi Fu Tu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
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#
Stove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fu Tu is looking to slow Stove down with leg kicks.
Fu Tu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stove on the side of the head.
Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Stove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stove's head backwards.
Fu Tu throws a sloppy head kick and Stove moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove moves out of range of the body kick.
As Fu Tu looks to move away, Stove throws a big counter combo but Fu Tu just gets out of the way.
Stove throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fu Tu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut. Stove saw that one coming.
Stove looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stove closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Stove slips under a jab from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fu Tu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stove.
Stove misses with a few strikes there.
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Stove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stove slips under a jab from Fu Tu.
Stove seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stove misses with the combination. #T2#
Stove misses with a straight left.
Fu Tu scores with a decent looking hook.
Fu Tu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu Tu is looking to chop away at Stove's legs.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stove.
Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy.
Stove half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Fu Tu finds it's way through Stove's defenses.
Fu Tu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fu Tu throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Fu Tu misses with a right hand
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Stove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stove throws a leg kick but Fu Tu checks it.
Stove thows a leg kick but Fu Tu checks it
and Fu Tu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fu Tu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Stove tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stove fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fu Tu manages to avoid it.
A jab from Fu Tu does it's job there.
Fu Tu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stove takes one to the chin there.
Steffan Stove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stove thows a leg kick but Fu Tu checks it
and Fu Tu counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Stove moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Stove takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stove misses with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters with a left right combination that sends Stove crashing to the mat - Fu Tu wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Stove out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shi Fu Tu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shi Fu Tu waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Steffan Stove stepped up to the mic, saying 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

 

Event: AD473: Outside The Box     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Haigh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haigh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stove connects with a jab.
Haigh throws a series of punches but Stove moves out of range.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haigh throws the kick towards the body but Stove avoids it.
Haigh scores with a hook to the body. Stove takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haigh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haigh throws a head kick but Stove moves out of range.
Stove lands the left hand.
Stove defending well as Haigh loads up on a big left hand.
Haigh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haigh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haigh throws a series of punches but Stove moves out of range.
Haigh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stove. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Stove darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steffan Stove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haigh fails with a takedown attempt.
Stove appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haigh lands with a cross.
A low kick from Haigh is predictable there
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Haigh misses with a series of wild punches.
Stove throws a counter combo.
Haigh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haigh.#CUT#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Stove defending well as Haigh loads up on a big left hand.
Haigh misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Haigh throws a solid leg kick but Stove takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haigh throws a sloppy head kick and Stove moves out of range easily.
Stove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stove lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haigh backs up against the cage.
Stove takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haigh misses with the combination.
Stove lands a glancing blow to the side of Haigh's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haigh.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Stove's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Haigh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Haigh wants to clinch.
Haigh throws a series of punches but Stove moves out of range.
Haigh misses with the body kick
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Haigh is rocked!
Haigh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stove counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Haigh has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steffan Stove!
Steffan Stove was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, John Haigh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe it is time for me to make the move to another weight class.'.

 

Event: AD467: ReMotus     
Date:   Jul 23, 2017
#R1#
Stove throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stove misses with a double jab.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stove enables Escobar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stove manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Escobar slips nicely into half guard.
Escobar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Escobar is stalling here. Stove is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Escobar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stove has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Escobar is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Escobar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Escobar is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Stove wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Escobar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stove wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Escobar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Escobar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Stove pushes past his half guard into mount!
Escobar wants to hold on but Stove pushes him away.
Stove content just to control the position here.
Escobar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Escobar is not content to let Stove control the position.
Escobar trying to control here.
Escobar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stove's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stove's back!#T3#
Escobar tries to keep control of the position but Stove is staying busy.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stove is defending well though. Escobar let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a choke. Stove gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Stove manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Escobar working for a triangle but Stove defends it easily. #SUB#
Stove got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stove has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stove passes into side control.
Escobar wants to control but Stove postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steffan Stove will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Escobar lands a two punch combo.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stove fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar on the side of the head.
Escobar throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Stove is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stove slips a straight right by Escobar.
Stove throws a counter combo.
Escobar looks to clinch
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Escobar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stove to the mat! Stove manages to get full guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stove keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Escobar is pushing down on Stove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stove is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Escobar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stove!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Escobar lands a heavy elbow.
Escobar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stove can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB#
Escobar working for a submission but Stove is keeping him at bay.
Escobar looking to control but Stove is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stove taking shots to the head. #T2#
Stove throwing hammer fists to the chest of Escobar. What's that going to do exactly?
Escobar scoring with strikes but Stove is staying in there.
Escobar controlling the position easily from mount.
Escobar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar lands a big elbow.
Stove in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Escobar controlling the pace for now.
Escobar with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Escobar raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Stove is rocked!
Stove takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Escobar's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobar!
After winning the bout, Pablo Escobar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Steffan Stove was interviewed post fight and said 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

 

Event: AD464: Magic Mirror     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Stove scores with a three punch combo!
Stove buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stove throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pietrzak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stove misses with a double jab
letting Pietrzak counter with a right hand.
Stove throws out a leg kick but Pietrzak moves out of range and Stove only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pietrzak. Stove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pietrzak throws a hook but Stove avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Pietrzak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stove doesn't seem phased though.
Pietrzak thuds his right hand into Stove's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stove moves out of range of the body kick from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak shoots in looking for a takedown but Stove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pietrzak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Pietrzak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietrzak controlling the action here.
Stove on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Pietrzak trying to mount his opponent but Stove defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pietrzak prevents Stove from improving his position.
Pietrzak throwing shots but Stove is blocking nicely.
Pietrzak wants to take a breather but Stove is having none of it.
Stove moves into full guard.
Pietrzak stays in close to Stove's body and controls the position.
Pietrzak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pietrzak postures up in Stove's guard and throws a big left but Stove blocks it.
Pietrzak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pietrzak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pietrzak wants to control from the top but Stove keeps moving.
Pietrzak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pietrzak throwing strikes from guard but Stove blocks nicely.
Pietrzak forces his way into half guard.
Pietrzak wants to pass the guard but Stove is defending well.
Stove is looking for a sweep. Pietrzak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pietrzak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stove defending well though.
Stove is in trouble now - Pietrzak has advanced to mount!
Stove is squirming around, avoiding Pietrzak's attempts to control the action.
Pietrzak throws a strike there. Stove manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Pietrzak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stove's head.
Pietrzak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pietrzak controlling the action here.
Stove blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pietrzak. #T4#
Pietrzak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pietrzak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pietrzak is looking to take a break and control but Stove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pietrzak is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stove as he works his way to full guard.
Stove 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stove keeping moving, preventing Pietrzak from controlling successfully.
Pietrzak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartek Pietrzak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pietrzak looks to land a right hand but Stove moved out of range.
Pietrzak throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Pietrzak loads up on a big right hand but Stove slips the punch.
Pietrzak throws a low kick but Stove avoids it.
Pietrzak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pietrzak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pietrzak falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Stove to counter with a crisp jab.
Stove displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pietrzak.
It looked like Stove was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pietrzak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pietrzak. Stove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stove is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Pietrzak misses its intended target.
Pietrzak takes a swing at Stove's ribcage but misses.
Pietrzak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Stove was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Stove.
A counter left hand to the body from Stove misses its target.
Stove checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Stove. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Pietrzak misses.
Stove connects with an inside leg kick.
Pietrzak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stove feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stove 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.
Steffan Stove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pietrzak connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from Stove.
A head kick misses from Pietrzak.
Stove stuns Pietrzak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pietrzak! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stove sizes up Pietrzak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pietrzak lands a right hook to the body.
Pietrzak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pietrzak misses with a body shot
and Stove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pietrzak.
Nice body punch from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws a sloppy body shot
and Stove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stove throws a right hand that Pietrzak ducks under and follows up with a left that Pietrzak also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Stove.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut. Stove saw that one coming.
Stove slips under a jab from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Stove slips a straight right by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws a hook but Stove avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak misses with a head kick.
Pietrzak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a left and a right that stings Pietrzak.
Pietrzak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Pietrzak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stove.
Pietrzak lands with a hook. Stove tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pietrzak lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pietrzak misses with a hook
and Stove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pietrzak is defended easily by Stove.#T4#
Pietrzak loads up on a big right hand but Stove slips the punch.
Stove tests Pietrzak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pietrzak misses with a left hand
and Stove counters with an inside leg kick.
Pietrzak 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.
Pietrzak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stove makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pietrzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietrzak.
Stove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pietrzak.
Sloppy strikes from Stove. Those never looked like landing.
Pietrzak misses with a right hand
and Stove counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietrzak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stove is out of range and Pietrzak settles back down.
Stove tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pietrzak is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bartek Pietrzak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pietrzak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws a shot to the body.
Stove throws a right and a left that Pietrzak avoids nicely.
Pietrzak feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Stove.
Stove lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pietrzak's sensitive parts.
Pietrzak lands a jab to Stove's midsection.
Pietrzak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak misses the jab.
Pietrzak scores with a body shot.
Pietrzak looks for a takedown but Stove sprawls well.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Pietrzak.
A swing and a miss from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stove manages to avoid it.
Stove fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pietrzak just manages to avoid it.
Pietrzak throws out a loose jab but Stove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pietrzak throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Stove feints and then cracks Pietrzak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pietrzak down.
Pietrzak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stove looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pietrzak tries a head kick but it misses.
Pietrzak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pietrzak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Pietrzak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pietrzak looks to land a left hand but Stove moved out of range nicely.
Stove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pietrzak misses with a looping right.
Pietrzak misses with a right hand
and Stove counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pietrzak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stove wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stove throws a combination. Pietrzak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pietrzak misses with a double jab.
It looked like Stove wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pietrzak throws out the jab.
Pietrzak misses with a hook
and Stove counters with a series of strikes. Pietrzak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bartek Pietrzak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A big right from Stove misses.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stove moves out of range of the strikes.
Pietrzak throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pietrzak throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pietrzak misses with a body shot.
Stove misses with a two punch combination.
Pietrzak throws a big shot that misses.
Stove takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pietrzak throws a hook but Stove avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Stove on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stove misses with a few strikes there.
Steffan Stove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Pietrzak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stove quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Pietrzak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Let's hope that Pietrzak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pietrzak moves into full mount! Stove won't be happy about that!
Pietrzak controlling from the full mount.
Stove is trying to escape the mount.
Pietrzak controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartek Pietrzak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pietrzak 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartek Pietrzak!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Bartek Pietrzak waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
Steffan Stove was interviewed post fight and said 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

 

Event: AD457: KOP     
Date:   Jun 21, 2017
#R1#
Am scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Am, as that shot connected.
Stove fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Am waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stove.
I Am seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stove connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Am throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Am scores with a head kick. Stove tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stove blocks a head kick by Am.
Am throws a sloppy body shot
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Am is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Am misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stove misses with a body shot.
Am throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Stove thuds a left hand into Am's body.
Stove looks to land a combination but Am avoids it well.
Am throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stove doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Am misses
and Stove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Am closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Am lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Am.
Am lands a hook that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Am misses with some punches. #BC#
Am's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Am goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Stove is rocked!#T2##TD#
Am closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stove did well to prevent Am getting side control.
Stove is still in real trouble! Can Am finish him?
Am not doing much here. #SUB#
Am in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stove tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Am!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). I Am!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, I Am made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Steffan Stove spoke after the fight, saying 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

 

Event: AD452: The Truth #34     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Hays throws a head kick but Stove moves out of range.
Stove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stove looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Hays misses.
Hays tries to clinch but Stove is having none of it.
Hays dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stove. That did some damage!
Hays takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Micah Hays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hays feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stove's calf.
Hays throws a jab when Stove was well out of range.
Hays throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stove.
Hays throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stove counters with a series of strikes. Hays will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hays misses with a lunging right hand
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stove throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hays misses with a hook
and Hays takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Hays 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.
Stove walks into a stiff left hand from Hays.
Hays checks a low kick from Stove.#T1#
Stove misses with a straight right.
Hays tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hays throws a leg kick
enabling Stove to counter with a crisp jab.
Stove fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hays.
Hays connects with a body shot that sends Stove's belly button to the back.
Hays avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Hays on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hays.
Hays misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hays throws a body shot but no joy.
Stove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stove with a jab.#CL2#
Hays gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stove.
Stove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hays tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hays.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Stove on the inside.
Hays tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stove misses with a punch to the body.
Hays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hays blocks a body shot from Stove.
Stove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hays lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Hays breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Hays closes the distance and clinches.
Stove lands a right hand.
Stove misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Hays escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hays closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hays misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hays.
Hays presses Stove against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Stove. #T3##BC2#
Hays pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hays misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Hays.
Hays looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stove looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stove fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Hays throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hays feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stoves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hays throws an off balance right hand
and Stove makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hays misses the shot to the body.
Hays misses with a double jab
and Stove counters with a left and a right that stings Hays. #CL2#
Hays closes the distance and clinches.
Stove misses with the head strike.
Hays tries a body shot but Stove blocks it. #T4#
Stove blocks a body shot from Hays.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stove is working Hays over against the cage.
Hays looks winded!
Stove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove misses with the head strike. #BC#
Stove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hays swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hays throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Stove was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hays misses with a straight left.
Stove is looking for a counter combo.
Stove circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hays misses with a hook.
Stove lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stove.
Stove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hays dodges the punch combination from Stove.
Hays throws a leg kick
and Stove counters with a nice uppercut.
Hays misses the shot to the body.
Stove tried to counter with a leg kick but Hays avoided it.
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 Steffan Stove will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stove ducks under a wild hook from Hays.
Steffan Stove is winning the standup battle so far.
Stove lands a leg kick that knocks Hays off balance momentarily.
Hays misses with a series of wild punches.
Hays lands an overhand right.
Stove staying out of range there.
Stove was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hays attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hays wants to clinch but Stove slips to the side
letting Stove counter with a right hand.
Stove uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hays.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hays throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stove blocks a head kick by Hays.
Stove throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hays sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Hays is predictable there
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Stove throws a front kick aimed at Hays's knee but Hays avoids it well.
Stove bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hays's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Hays.
Stove was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Hays clinches up against the cage.
Hays working aggressively here.
Hays lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Hays working aggressively here.
A short right from Stove.
Hays lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Hays breaks the clinch.
Hays checks the leg kick.
Hays tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab from Hays.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Stove lands a big head kick that sends Hays tumbling to the mat! Stove takes a step backwards and waves Hays back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hays is rocked!
Hays works the jab nicely.
Hays is still on wobbly legs! Can Stove finish him?
Hays walks straight into a right hand from Stove - that's dropped him! Stove jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hays from any more punishment! Hays complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steffan Stove!
A very excited looking Steffan Stove rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: AD448: Bli med meg!     
Date:   May 24, 2017
#R1#
Stove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
A big right from Stein misses.
Stein throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Stein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Ein Stein has been cut.
Stein lands with a good body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Stein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stein misses with a double jab.
It looked like Stove was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein misses with a straight right.
Stein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stove avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Stein works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
A big right from Stove misses.
Stein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stove as he avoids it easily.
Stove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stein throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Ein Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stove throws a big counter combination but Stein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stein misses with a leg kick
and Stein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Stove slaps away a takedown attempt from Stein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steffan Stove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ein Stein.
Stein misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stein is defended easily by Stove.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Stein misses
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Stein throws a shot from downtown. Stove moves away and avoids it.
Stove throws a series of punches but Stein moves out of range.
Stove misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stove, as that shot connected.
Stein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stove defends it nicely.
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Stove ducks down to avoid it.
Stein moves forwards but Stove connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Stove buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steffan Stove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stove manages to avoid it.
Stove lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stein circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Stove.
Stove cracks a nice hook into Stein's ribs.
Stove misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stove walks into a left hand.
Stein thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Stein looks to move away, Stove throws a big counter combo but Stein just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steffan Stove dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Stove. That's going to slow Stein down.
Stein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stove counters with an inside leg kick.
Stein misses with a hook.
Stein lands a slapping body shot.
Stein cracks a nice hook into Stove's ribs.
Stove moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Stove. Those never looked like landing.
Stein looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Stove throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A shot to the body from Stein misses
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stein.
Stein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stove.
A left lands for Stove.
Stein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Stein backs away, Stove returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A punch combination from Stove misses.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Stove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Stove slips the punch.
Stein 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.
Stove stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stein shoots in and drives through. Stove sprawls well.
Stove throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stein counters with a slapping leg kick.
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!
Stove takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stein throws out the jab. #T3#
Stove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein throws a leg kick
and Stove counters with a series of strikes. Stein will be more careful next time no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stein.
Stove scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stove does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stein.
Stove tries a low kick but Stein avoids it.
Stein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stove. Stove circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Stove will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stein fails with a takedown attempt.
Steffan Stove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ein Stein.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stein.
Stove scores with a nice right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stein might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stove has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein tests Stove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steffan Stove dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stein rushes Stove and presses him up against the cage.
Stove tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Stove lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stove.
Stove misses with some punches.
Stove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stove gets underhooks to prevent Stein's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside.
Stove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Stove.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stove swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Stove wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stein slows down the pace here.
Stove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside.
Stove scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stein stalling in the clinch but Stove improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Stein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stove takes a step back to recover.
Stein connects with a looping right hand.
Stove takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ein Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Stove ducks down to avoid it.
Stove fails to land with a series of punches.
Steffan Stove is winning the standup battle so far.
Stein slips a jab and a cross from Stove.
Stove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
It looked like Stove was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stein misses with a right hand
and Stove counters with a series of strikes. Stein will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein throws a combination that misses
and Stove counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stein thinking.
Stein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stove makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stove works Stein's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Stove motions for Stein to come forward. Stove throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stein throws an off balance right hand
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Stove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein swings widly with a right hand
and Stove counters with a nice uppercut.
Stein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stove counters with a two punch combo.
Stein pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Stove thuds a left hand into Stein's body.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein misses with a leg kick
and Stove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Stove.
Stein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stove counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Stein throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove counters with a left to the body.
Stove looks to land a combination. Stein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Stein is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stove.
Nice shot lands for Stove.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steffan Stove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stove 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steffan Stove!

In his post fight interview, Steffan Stove started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: AD441: Sakura     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Leo Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Stove misses.
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Stove ducks down to avoid it.
Stove throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yaj on the side of the head.
Stove throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaj.
Stove lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stove misses with a double jab
and Yaj counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Stove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Yaj misses the target.
Stove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely.
Yaj misses with a takedown attempt
letting Stove counter with a right hand.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
As Yaj backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Yaj manages to avoid it all.
Stove takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stove as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Stove moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Stove counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
A left lands for Yaj.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Stove moves away from the strike by Yaj.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Stove is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stove on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.#T3#
Stove cracks the inside of Yaj's front leg.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Stove.
Stove tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yaj is able to avoid easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stove, as that shot connected.
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Stove.
Stove connects with a jab.
Yaj misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Jab by Stove.
Steffan Stove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stove.
Stove on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stove throws a body shot but no joy.
Stove missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Yaj wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Stove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Stove throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.
Stove slips a jab from Yaj.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Stove is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yaj had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yaj misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steffan Stove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stove will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stove throws a leg kick which misses Yaj's front leg but catches the back leg as Yaj tries to avoid it.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Yaj backing away here, and Stove unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stove scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Stove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steffan Stove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.#T1#
Stove throws a nice looking combination but Yaj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stove.
Stove throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yaj throws a sloppy body shot
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stove.
Yaj throws a hook but Stove blocks it.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Stove lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yaj throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yaj might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Yaj throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yaj misses with a hook
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yaj throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a low kick, right behind Yaj 's knee.
Stove thumps Yaj with a low kick.
Stove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj misses with a body punch
and Stove counters with a nice leg kick.
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stove connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Yaj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Stove.
Yaj cracks Stove with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stove moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stove misses with a double jab
letting Yaj counter with a right hand.
Yaj misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Stove scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Jab, jab by Yaj - just one landing.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Stove feints a jab promting Yaj to slip. Stove then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yaj slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Stove counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yaj thinking.
Yaj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stove moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steffan Stove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stove throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yaj on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yaj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Stove makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stove on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stove scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Stove.
Stove has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
Stove looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Yaj throws a jab when Stove was well out of range.
Stove appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stove with a nice cross.
Stove takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stove fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stove feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Yaj backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Yaj manages to avoid it all.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Stove is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Yaj takes a swing at Stove's ribcage but misses.
Yaj scores with a shot to the body.
Yaj swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
Stove throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yaj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stove dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yaj. That did some damage!
Stove throws a series of punches but Yaj moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stove.
Stove comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stove moves out of range of the strikes.
Stove unleashes a big counter combination but Yaj bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Stove throws a leg kick but Yaj sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yaj lands with a good body shot.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yaj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaj.
Yaj throws a jab when Stove was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Stove's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stove lands a two punch combo.
Yaj takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Stove counters with a right hand to the body.
Stove swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range. #TD#
Yaj closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stove quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stove keeps working.
Stove is trying to get back to full guard.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steffan Stove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stove 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steffan Stove!

In his post fight interview, Steffan Stove started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: gc142.5     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Stove avoids the body shot from Head.
Head misses with a straight right.
Stove throwing a counter right hand but Head manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Stove 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stove moves out of range of the leg kick from Head.
Stove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Head throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Stove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head throws an off balance right hand
and Stove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head misses with a hook
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stove throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Stove throws a big counter combination but Head scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stove takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Head misses
and Stove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
Head connects with a crisp jab.
Head misses with a body shot
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
Stove takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Head tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stove tried to counter with a leg kick but Head avoided it.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a nice body shot.
Stove lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Head throws a hook but Stove blocks it.
Stove takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head throws a poor cross that misses
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
Stove appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Stove moves out of range of the body kick from Head.
Head throws a leg kick but Stove moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Head, as that shot connected.
Stove swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Head misses with an uppercut. Stove saw that one coming.
Head swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Head throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a nice uppercut.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Head misses with a looping right.
Stove is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stove is looking to slow Head down with leg kicks. #T3#
Stove slips a straight right by Head.
Stove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stove.
Head lands with a thumping leg kick.
Head throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stove tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Head as he connects with a hook.
Head takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stove throws a leg kick which misses Head's front leg but catches the back leg as Head tries to avoid it.
Head swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Stove misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Stove turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Head throws a leg kick
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
Stove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Stove swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stove is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head misses with a straight left.
Stove gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Head sizes up Stove with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stove on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Head. Head obviously looking to wear him down.
Stove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Steffan Stove will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stove blocks a jab.
Stove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Stove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stove seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Head in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Head. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Head.
Head digs a good hook to Stove's body.
A shot to the body from Head misses
and Stove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stove misses with a double jab.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Stove moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Stove was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Head is predictable there
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head misses with a hook
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stove is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Head tries a low kick but Stove avoids it.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Head cracks the inside of Stove's front leg.
Head bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head throws out a loose jab but Stove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head jabs Stove to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Head throws a sloppy head kick
and Stove counters with a series of strikes. Head will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
Head throws a leg kick
and Stove counters with a left and a right that stings Head.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stove fails to land with a series of punches.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Stove slips the punch.
Head throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head takes a swing at Stove's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Head gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stove.
Head punishes Stove's body with a nice straight punch.
Stove takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head throws a leg kick but Stove sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stove throws a big counter combination but Head scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stove stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Head finds it's target.
Stove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Head throws an off balance right hand
letting Stove counter with a right hand.
Stove scores with a head kick. Head tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab from Head.
Head has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Stove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Head slips a jab and a cross from Stove.
A left lands for Head.#T4#
Stove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head tries to land a leg kick but Stove saw it coming and moves away.
Stove throws a low kick but Head avoids it.
Head throws a solid leg kick but Stove takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Head.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head misses with an uppercut
and Stove counters with a two punch combo.
Stove's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Head connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stove scrambles back to his feet.
Good work by Stove as he checks the leg kick.
Head missing with a left hand there. Stove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head looks to land a body kick but Stove moved away.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steffan Stove will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Head misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Stove misses the target.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
As Head looks to move away, Stove throws a big counter combo but Head just gets out of the way.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Stove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Head misses with a straight right.
Head will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Head was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Head is looking to score with low kicks.
Head throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
Stove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Head misses with a shot to the body
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Stove catches Head with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Stove, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Stove.
Stove defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Stove tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Head is able to avoid easily.
A right-left combo lands from Stove.
Head misses with a straight right.
Stove blocks a jab.
Stove staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Stove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stove tries to work over Head's front leg with a kick but Head checks it.
Head misses with a right hand
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrick Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Stove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head is looking to score with low kicks.
Head lands with a good body shot.
Head lands a nice hook to Stove's body. Stove takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Head misses with a body shot
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stove throws out the jab.
Head throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Stove.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Stove slips the punch.
Head scores with a jab. Stove acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stove.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
A quick step to the side and Stove tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steffan Stove is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Head finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Stove misses.
Stove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Stove takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Head digs a good body shot into Stove's ribs.
Head stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stove rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Head swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stove counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head throws a leg kick
and Stove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head misses with an uppercut. Stove saw that one coming.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stove looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Stove walks into a left hand.
Head throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head lands a nice hook to Stove's body. Stove takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Head walks into a left hand.
Stove moves out of range as Head strikes.

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 Steffan Stove.
Well Stove 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steffan Stove!

Steffan Stove bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: gc121     
Date:   Oct 30, 2016
#R1#
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White lands a jab to Stove's midsection.#CL#
White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stove scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stove's brow.
Stove stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Stove pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stove lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Stove leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
White tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Stove leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
White blocking some punches.
Stove misses with some punches.
Stove leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
White throws an elbow that misses.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stove's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
White misses with a body punch.
A short right from White on the inside.
Stove working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Stove.
A head punch on the inside from Stove fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stove as White tries to tie him up.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stove fails to land.
White pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stove blocks an elbow strike from White.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stove swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Stove blocks a body shot from White.
Stove lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land. #BC2#
Stove breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
White lands a jab-cross combination.
White looks to clinch
and Stove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Stove counter with a right hand.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danny White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Stove, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White throws a series of punches but Stove moves out of range.
Stove throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
White lunges at Stove with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stove's hand. #CL#
White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Stove tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Stove back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Stove as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Stove misses with the head strike.
Stove has White pressed against the cage.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Stove stalls.
Stove avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stove misses with a body punch.
Stove takes an elbow to the temple.
Stove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stove lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
Stove lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White prevents a body shot from Stove.
White tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Stove. #T4#
White tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Stove controls the action.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Stove controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
White lands with a left to the head.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stove's defenses.
White misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stove's elbow.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stove dodges an elbow strike from White.
White pushes Stove back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White lands an elbow inside.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Stove controls the action. #BC2#
Stove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stove throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White throws a chopping leg kick but Stove manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stove throws a counter combo.
Stove circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stove throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Stove blocks the low kick.
Stove doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stove appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - White scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
White gets a clinch.
White lands an elbow inside.
Stove prevents a body shot from White.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Stove lands a shoulder strike.
Stove blocks an uppercut.
White tries a body shot but Stove blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to throw a body punch but Stove avoids it by throwing White back against the cage. #BC2#
Stove breaks from the clinch.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Stove is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
Danny White is winning the standup battle so far.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stove has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
White wants to clinch.
It seemed like Stove was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Stove waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Stove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stove.#CL#
White rushes Stove and presses him up against the cage.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Stove.
Danny White has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stove blocks an elbow strike.
Stove avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
Stove presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stove makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White throws a head kick but Stove moves out of range. #T2#
White wants to clinch up but Stove keeps it at a distance.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White is looking to wear down Stove with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
White closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stove throws a head kick that misses
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Stove. #CUT#
That has opened up Steffan Stove's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throws an off balance right hand
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stove moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White misses with a kick to the body.
Stove tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White wants to clinch.
Stove lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stove can do to turn this around?
Stove steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from White. That one must have hurt.#T3#
White throws a hook but Stove blocks it.
White dodges the punch combination from Stove.
White is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stove.
White wants to clinch up but Stove keeps it at a distance.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stove moves away.
White clobbers Stove with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stove.
Stove moves out of range as White strikes.
White tries to clinch but Stove moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stove! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stove unleashes a big counter combination but White bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
White misses with a straight right. #T4#
Stove takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stove with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
White darts in and clinches Stove up against the cage.
Stove is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stove has his back to the cage.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Stove leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stove is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stove has his back to the cage.
Stove takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Stove swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stove pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stove digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stove misses with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stove's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny White dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stove connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stove blocking some punches.
White 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.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as Stove tries to tie him up.
Stove blocks the elbow strike.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White lands an elbow inside that Stove shrugs off.
Stove misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for White to work.
A hook to the body from Stove. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White misses with a punch to the body.
Stove works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stove creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stove is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stove has his back to the cage.
Stove tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Stove blocks an elbow strike from White.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Stove throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Stove throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White lands a body shot.
Stove is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stove takes a shot to the head.
Stove lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stove's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stove creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danny White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stove doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Stove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White connects with a crisp jab.
White with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Stove blocks the leg kick.
White throws a jab when Stove was well out of range.
White throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range. #CL#
White instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Stove.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Stove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stove stalling in the clinch but White improves position. #T3#
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from White.
White holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stove stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stove - that landed with a thud.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoves head. #CUT#
The cut above Steffan Stove's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
White lands a right hand.
White misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stove is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
White is looking to clinch.
Steffan Stove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A swing and a miss from Stove.
White checks a low kick from Stove.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Stove was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stove stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stove tries a quick counter leg kick but White is wise to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stove lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
Stove checks a leg kick.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White is looking to clinch but Stove is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny White!

A very excited looking Danny White rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Steffan Stove was interviewed post fight and said 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

 

Event: gc118     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
Dick misses the shot to the body.
As Dick backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Dick manages to avoid it all.
Stove misses with a left hand
and Dick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stove slips under a jab.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Dick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stove's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stove manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stove has a couple of punches blocked by Dick.
Stove tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Stove back against the cage.
Stove misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Stove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dick lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dick.
Dick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dick digs a good body shot into Stove's ribs.
Stove moves away from the strike by Dick.
Stove throws out a counter right but Dick avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Dick misses with a lunging right hand
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dick lands a jab to the head.
Dick misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Dick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stove leaves Dick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dick misses with a looping right.
Stove tries a quick counter leg kick but Dick is wise to it.
Stove misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Dick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Dick shoots and misses
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stove moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Editiny Dick has been cut.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt
and Stove counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick throws out a loose jab but Stove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stove connects with a looping right hand.
Editiny Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stove's hands.
Stove is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dick.
Dick throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Dick backing up. Dick nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
Stove has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stove connects with a solid leg kick.
Stove throws a hook but Dick avoids it easily.#T3#
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Stove shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Dick with that takedown attempt.
Stove is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dick.
A jab from Dick misses.
Stove does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Stove misses #TD#
and Dick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stove won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Dick goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stove rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dick's guard! Nice work there by Stove!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Dick is looking for a triangle but Stove pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SU2#
Stove decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stove misses with a wild combination.
Dick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Dick both land. Nice combination.
Dick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stove stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dick darts in looking for a takedown but Stove gets double underhooks and turns Dick into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steffan Stove will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Stove, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Editiny Dick is winning the standup battle so far.
Dick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Stove leaves Dick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dick lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dick.
Stove wants to get back to his feet but Dick is dominant here and he's now got Stove's back!#T1##SUB#
Dick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stove knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stove for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Stove's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stove trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Stove showing good submission defense here.
Stove can't escape the position.
Stove wants to control his opponent's hands but Dick gets his hands free. #SUB#
Dick is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stove prevents Dick from getting a body triangle.#T2##SUB#
Dick is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stove has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dick trying to control.#SUB#
Stove is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dick gets his way!
Stove tries to break free. #T3#
Stove looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dick. #SUB#
Dick is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Dick working for the choke.
Editiny Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stove knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stove for a finish. #SUB#
Dick is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stove defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB#
Dick working for a choke but Stove is defending well. #SUB#
Dick looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Dick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stove knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stove for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stove wants to control his opponent's hands but Dick gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Editiny Dick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dick fails with the takedown
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dick has his takedown stuffed
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stove looks to land a combination. Dick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dick connects with a body shot that sends Stove's belly button to the back.#TD#
Dick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Dick advances position into side control!
Stove stops Dick from passing to mount.
Stove is looking to regain half guard here but Dick keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Dick tries to move to full mount but Stove actually manages to regain half guard.
Stove wants to get back to full guard.
Dick trying to mount his opponent but Stove defends it.
Dick is working hard here to advance position.
Stove wants to control but Dick is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Dick moves into full mount! Stove won't be happy about that!
Dick looking to control but Stove is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Dick goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stove is on top in guard.
Dick has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stove has passed into side control.
Dick is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Dick struggling a bit here.
Dick is looking to regain half guard here but Stove keeps moving and retains side control.
Dick keeping his opponent close.
Dick is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dick struggling a bit here.
Dick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stove wants to get back to full guard.
Dick is pressing down on Stove's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stove is holding on for now. #SUB#
Dick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stove is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steffan Stove.
I think Stove 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steffan Stove!

Steffan Stove decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Editiny Dick spoke after the fight, saying 'Good match, and now I'll be going back home to my wife whose as usual, has a surprise for me on bed'.

 

Event: gc114     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Stove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Stove.
Stove lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beltran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Black Label in the buildup to the fight.
Beltran connects with a body shot.
Stove walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beltran connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Beltran.
Beltran misses with a shot to the body
and Stove makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beltran misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stove.
Beltran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beltran.
Stove moves away from the strike by Beltran.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Beltran connects with a single shot there.
Stove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beltran misses with a shot to the body
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beltran tries to land a leg kick but Stove saw it coming and moves away.
Stove was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stove has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Beltran.
Stove takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stove takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beltran scores with a shot to the body.
Stove fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beltran throws a body kick that misses.
Beltran misses the body punch
letting Stove counter with a right hand. #T2#
Stove takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stove has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beltran.
Beltran misses with a lunging right hand
and Stove counters with a nice leg kick.
Beltran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Stove throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.
And Beltran counters with a quick kick to the body but Stove blocks it.
Beltran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stove is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beltran connects with a crisp jab.
Beltran throws a body shot but no joy.
Stove doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Stove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beltran misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Stove was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beltran misses with a body punch
and Stove counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
Stove fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beltran.
Stove throws a series of punches but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran lands the left hand.
Beltran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beltran jabs Stove to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beltran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Stove slips under a jab from Beltran.
Stove unleashes a big counter combination but Beltran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Beltran misses.
Stove looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beltran.
Beltran throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove throws a sloppy head kick and Beltran moves out of range easily.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran swings widly with a right hand
and Stove counters with a thumping low kick.
Stove tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Beltran.
Stove defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stove is looking to chop away at Beltran's legs.
Beltran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stove misses with a double jab
and Stove takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beltran throws a poor cross that misses
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Beltran backing up. Beltran nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
Beltran lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beltran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stove. That's going to slow Beltran down.
A jab from Beltran misses.
Beltran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stove can do to turn this around?
Beltran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stove connects with a leg kick. Beltran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Beltran thuds a left hand into Stove's body.
Stove slips under a jab from Beltran.
Stove defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
Beltran tests Stove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beltran misses with a hook to the body
and Stove counters with a left to the body.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran fakes the leg kick and cracks Stove in the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stove might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Beltran has got the better of the exchanges.
Beltran scores with a sloppy right hand. Stove should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Beltran misses
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Beltran throws a head kick that misses.
Stove throws out a counter right but Beltran avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Beltran connects with a jab.
Beltran clobbers Stove with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Stove cracks Beltran with a good jab.
Beltran missing with a left hand there. Stove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stove was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beltran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stove has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beltran lunges at Stove with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stove's hand.
Beltran misses with a jab to the body
and Stove counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Beltran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran throws a leg kick that misses.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Beltran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stove.
Stove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stove blocks a low kick nicely.
Beltran thows a leg kick but Stove checks it
and Stove counters with a low kick, right behind Beltran 's knee.
Stove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beltran just misses with a punch to the body.
Stove connects with a body shot.
Beltran tries to land a front kick but Stove steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stove looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stove takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Beltran misses with a right hand
and Stove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Beltran as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Stove misses.
Beltran scores with a sloppy right hand. Stove should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beltran throws a lazy right hand but Stove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beltran throws a wild body kick that Stove sees coming a mile off.
Stove throws a right hand that Beltran ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltran also avoids with ease.
Beltran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beltran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stove counters with an inside leg kick.
Stove misses with a left hand
and Beltran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beltran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Beltran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stove has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Beltran - that will leave a mark!
Stove misses with a series of wild punches.
Beltran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stove at a distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Beltran here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran throws a sloppy body shot
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Stove lands with a straight right. Beltran didn't see that one coming.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Stove looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beltran lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Stove walks into a left hand.
Stove misses with the combination.
Beltran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beltran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beltran cracks Stove with a good jab.
Stove throws a right hand that Beltran ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltran also avoids with ease.
Jab from Beltran.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Stove closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Stove walks into a left hand.
Carlos Beltran is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Beltran throws a body kick that misses
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beltran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beltran misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stove to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran lands with a straight right. Stove didn't see that one coming.
Oh Beltran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#ROC#
Stove is rocked!
Whack! Beltran lands a heavy head kick that drops Stove. The ref tackles Beltran to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stove was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Carlos Beltran!
A less than humble Carlos Beltran misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Steffan Stove had this to say: 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

 

Event: gc110     
Date:   Aug 12, 2016
#R1#
Stove is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Atkins darts in and clinches Stove up against the cage.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove misses with some punches.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stove as Atkins tries to tie him up.
Stove lands an uppercut.
Stove lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Stove.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Stove controls the action. #T1#
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Atkins - that landed with a thud.
Atkins tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove blocking some punches.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoves head.
Stove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Stove avoids the damage to the body.
Stove lands a nice shot to the body.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins has Stove pushed against the cage.
Stove lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
Atkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stove up against the cage.
Stove doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Stove lands with a short shot to the head.
Stove throws a head punch that misses.
Stove lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stove lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Atkins gets through Stove's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Stove scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Stove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Atkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stove lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stove misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove throws a head punch that misses.
Stove is struggling to control the position.
Stove blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins digs a right hand underneath Stove's ribcage. Stove let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Stove manages to break the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove is having none of it.
Stove unleashes a big counter combination but Atkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
Atkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from Atkins.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Atkins darts in trying to clinch
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Stove ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
Stove has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stove lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove. #T4#
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Stove was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove moves out of range.
Stove lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stove tries to bum rush Atkins with a series of wild strikes but Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atkins is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins tries to clinch
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stove misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins wants to clinch
and Stove counters with a series of strikes. Atkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stove, as that shot connected.
Stove blocks a head kick by Atkins.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steffan Stove will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stove manages to avoid it.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove moves out of range.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkins misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Atkins. That snapped Stove's head back.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Stove keeps it at a distance.
Atkins cracks a nice hook into Stove's ribs.
Atkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stove backs up against the cage.
Atkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Stove circles away.
It seemed like Stove was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Atkins. That snapped Stove's head back.
Atkins scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stove blocks a jab.#T1#
Stove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Atkins misses with a double jab
and Stove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stove avoids the head kick by Atkins.
Atkins throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove is having none of it.
Stove ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
Stove now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steffan Stove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkins misses with an uppercut
letting Stove counter with a right hand. #CL#
Atkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Atkins working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove misses with a body punch.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stove blocking some punches.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Stove avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Stove working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stove tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stove softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Stove misses with a body punch.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stove is stalling here.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside.
Stove tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it. #T3#
Atkins misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Stove.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Atkins tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins tries a body shot but Stove blocks it. #BC2#
Stove breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Stove to counter with a crisp jab.
Atkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Stove circles away.
Atkins misses with a double jab.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Atkins backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Atkins manages to avoid it all.
Atkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Atkins misses with a double jab.
Atkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Stove misses with a hook. Atkins ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Atkins wants to clinch up but Stove keeps it at a distance.
As Atkins backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Atkins manages to avoid it all.
Atkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atkins defending well as Stove loads up on a big left hand.
Stove circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Atkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stove.
Stove checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Stove keeps it at a distance.
Stove connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Speedy Atkins 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Stove darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Atkins clinches up with Stove and pushes him back against the cage.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Atkins.
Stove has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stove.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins tries a body shot but Stove blocks it.
Atkins tries a body shot but Stove blocks it.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stove's elbow.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stove lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Atkins.
Stove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stove presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Speedy Atkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atkins is trying to stall.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Stove.
Atkins stalling in the clinch but Stove improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stove.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Stove controls his hands.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stove's elbow.
Atkins being controlled against the cage.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Stove prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stove scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atkins lands a body punch.
Stove blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Stove.
Stove is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stove avoiding damage as Atkins throws knees to the body.
Stove lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Stove.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stove.
Atkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stove. #BC2#
Stove manages to break the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Stove circles away and keeps his distance.
Atkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stove tries a quick counter leg kick but Atkins is wise to it.
Stove lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Atkins backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Atkins is rocked!
A combination from Stove does no damage.
Oh Atkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stove avoids the body shot from Atkins.
Atkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Atkins misses with a hook to the body
and Stove counters with a left and a right that stings Atkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove moves out of range.
Stove doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Stove throws a low kick, looking for Atkins's leg but Atkins calmly moves out of range.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stove makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Stove counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stove slips a straight right by Atkins.
A head kick from Atkins lands but Stove takes it in his stride.
Stove circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Atkins backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Atkins manages to avoid it all.
Atkins swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
Atkins misses with a straight left.
Atkins throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Atkins looks to clinch #KD2#
and Stove counters with a nice right hand that sends Atkins toppling to the canvas! Atkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stove finish him?!
Stove keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Atkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Stove slips a jab and a cross from Atkins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steffan Stove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stove 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steffan Stove!

In his post fight interview, Steffan Stove started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: gc107     
Date:   Jul 23, 2016
#R1#
Stove with a nice cross.
Castrello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stove avoids a kick to the body.
Stove closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stove lands a slapping body shot.
Castrello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castrello 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.
Stove blocks a jab.
Stove swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castrello throws a looping overhand right but Stove ducks down to avoid it.
Stove is looking for a counter combo.
Stove with a nice cross.
Stove with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castrello to score with a decent uppercut.
Castrello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stove appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stove throws a jab but it's blocked by Castrello.
Castrello connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stove connects with a body shot.
Castrello tries to clinch there but Stove circles away.
Castrello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Castrello throws a looping overhand right but Stove ducks down to avoid it.
Stove throws a big counter combination but Castrello scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castrello.
Stove appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Stove tries to keep at a distance but Castrello has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Stove tries a body shot but Castrello blocks it.
A short uppercut from Castrello.
Stove 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.
Castrello connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
Stove misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Castrello.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castrello obliges.
A short left from Stove.
Stove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castrello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Castrello comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Castrello tries a body shot but Stove blocks it. #BC#
Stove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castrello tests Stove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castrello throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stove scores with the left hand. Castrello knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Stove shoots in but no luck this time.
Castrello throws a nice head kick!
Stove connects with a body shot that sends Castrello's belly button to the back.
Stove digs a good hook to Castrello's body.
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stove takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Castrello lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#
Stove is rocked!#CL2#
Castrello closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Stove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castrello unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castrello lands a body shot.
Castrello is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castrello creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Stove! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Castrello.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cullen Castrello!
A relieved looking Cullen Castrello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Steffan Stove had this to say: 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

 

Event: gc104     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Castrello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stove.
Castrello throws a head kick but Stove moves out of range.
Castrello stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stove.
Castrello takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stove has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Castrello lands a lovely overhand right.
Castrello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castrello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castrello throws a low kick but Stove moves out of range easily.
Castrello lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Castrello darts in and clinches Stove up against the cage.
Stove blocks an elbow strike.
Stove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stove is working Castrello over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castrello can't find room to land a body shot as Stove controls the action.
A short right from Castrello.
Stove working aggressively here.
Stove taking a breather.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Stove. #T1#
Castrello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castrello.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castrello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.
Stove prevents a body shot from Castrello.
Stove dodges an elbow strike from Castrello.
Castrello misses with some punches.
Stove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castrello's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stove.
Castrello tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stove avoiding damage as Castrello throws knees to the body.
Stove managing to block the knees to the body from Castrello.
Stove is trying to stall.
Stove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove avoids a wild elbow strike from Castrello.#T2#
Castrello looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castrello creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stove's defenses.
Stove digs a right hand underneath Castrello's ribcage. Castrello let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stove takes a shot to the head.
Castrello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stove misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castrello throws an elbow but misses.
Stove dodges an elbow strike from Castrello.
Castrello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stove lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castrello comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stove displaying some good clinch control by pressing Castrello up against the cage.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
Castrello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stove's elbow.
Castrello stalling. #T3##BC2#
Stove manages to break the clinch.
Castrello lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Castrello misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Castrello gets a clinch.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Stove.
Stove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castrello tries to throw a body punch but Stove avoids it by throwing Castrello back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Stove as the two fighters clinch.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
Castrello tries a knee to the head but Stove blocks it.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Stove.
Castrello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castrello working Stove over with knees to the body.
Castrello lands a damaging elbow.
Stove gets through Castrello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castrello just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stove's brow. #T4#
Stove lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castrello or not.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Castrello tries to land knees in the clinch but Stove avoids the damage to the body.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Stove misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castrello throws an elbow but misses.
Castrello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Castrello.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
Castrello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castrello misses with a knee to the head.
Castrello lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Castrello.
Stove digs a right hand into Castrello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castrello's gas tank.
Castrello tries a body shot but Stove blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castrello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cullen Castrello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
That's time! Castrello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Castrello's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stove connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castrello scrambles back to his feet.
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castrello misses the jab.
Castrello tries to clinch but Stove is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stove listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Castrello doesn't manage to clinch there - Stove circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Stove misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stove.
Castrello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from Castrello.
Castrello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Castrello has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello pushes Stove back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stove taking a breather.
Stove is leaning against Castrello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stove leaning against his opponent.
Castrello misses with a punch on the inside.
Stove misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Castrello tries to land knees in the clinch but Stove avoids the damage to the body.
Stove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stove avoiding damage as Castrello throws knees to the body.
Castrello lands with a left to the head.
Stove lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stove blocks the elbow strike.
Stove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stove misses with a body punch.
Castrello lands a nice uppercut.
Stove is trying to maintain a safe position but Castrello gets an underhook and turns Stove into the cage.
Castrello pushes off an throws an elbow but Stove leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stove lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castrello.
Stove blocks an elbow strike from Castrello.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside.
Castrello tries a knee to the head but Stove blocks it.
Stove misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stove can do to turn this around?
Stove misses with the head strike. #T2#
Stove throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Castrello with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Stove.
Stove misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Stove misses with some punches.
Castrello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castrello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Stove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Castrello darts in and clinches Stove up against the cage.
Stove takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stove working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stove stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stove tries a body shot but Castrello blocks it.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.
Stove avoiding damage as Castrello throws knees to the body. #T3#
Stove blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castrello lands an elbow that stopped Stove in his tracks for a moment.
Castrello swings wildly with an uppercut but Stove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castrello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stove misses with a punch to the body.
Stove scores with a shoulder strike.
Castrello throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cullen Castrello has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stove misses with a body punch.
Stove throws a head punch that misses.
Stove blocks the elbow strike.
Castrello unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castrello's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Castrello has a couple of punches blocked by Stove.
Stove makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castrello throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Stove - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short body shot lands from Stove as the two fighters clinch.
Castrello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stove has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stove misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castrello throws an elbow but misses.
Castrello throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stove lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stove.
A right handed body shot lands from Stove.
Good body shot from Stove.
Stove is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castrello throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
That's time! Castrello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stove fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stove throws a head kick but Castrello moves out of range.
Castrello throws a body kick that misses.
Stove sizes up Castrello with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castrello missing with a left hand there. Stove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stove connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castrello needs to keep his hands up - Stove had a free shot at his head there.
Castrello misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely.
Castrello gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castrello 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.
Stove lands a glancing blow to the side of Castrello's head.
Stove takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castrello is fending him off so far but Stove persists. Nope, Castrello circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Stove misses with a left hand
and Stove takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castrello thuds his shin into the meat of Stove's side.
Stove tries to close the distance and clinch but Castrello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Stove tests Castrello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cullen Castrello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castrello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castrello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castrello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from Castrello.
Castrello looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Castrello takes a swing at Stove's ribcage but misses.
Stove smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Castrello walks into a jab.
Stove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castrello avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stove circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castrello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steffan Stove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castrello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Stove was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castrello checks the leg kick.#T2##CL2#
Stove gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Castrello.
A right hand to the body from Stove.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Stove back against the cage.
Stove avoiding damage as Castrello throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
Stove tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castrello with a knee to the head.
Stove softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stove avoids it.
Stove tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
Stove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stove fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Stove misses with a body punch.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
Castrello lands with a short shot to the head.
Castrello looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castrello putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stove in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stove wants to stall.
Stove managing to block the knees to the body from Castrello.
Stove dodges an elbow strike from Castrello.
A head punch on the inside from Castrello fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stove.
Stove lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castrello.
Stove avoids the elbow strike from Castrello, against the cage.
Stove lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stove is working Castrello over against the cage.
Steffan Stove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castrello blocking some punches. #T4#
Stove digs a right hand underneath Castrello's ribcage. Castrello let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stove misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove lands with a short shot to the head.
Stove tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Stove back against the cage.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castrello can't find room to land a body shot as Stove controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stove takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Stove on the inside.
Castrello misses with a punch to the body.
Stove scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Stove. #BC2#
Stove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castrello.
Castrello feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Castrello checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steffan Stove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Castrello 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: gc101     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Calirante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Calirante takes one on the button.
Stove scores with a leg kick.
Stove looks to land a combination but Calirante avoids it well.
Stove scores with a nice strike.
Stove has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stove fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Calirante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stove lands a nice hook to Calirante's body. Calirante takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calirante.
Stove moves out of range of the leg kick from Calirante.
Stove bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Calirante's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Stove as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Stove.
Calirante needs to keep his hands up - Stove had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Stove checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Stove was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stove jabs at Calirante's body.
Stove connects with a crisp jab.
Stove throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Calirante throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stove looks to land a right hand but Calirante moved out of range.
Calirante is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD2#
Stove shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Calirante wants to control but Stove is keeping busy.
Stove is taking a breather. Calirante says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Stove is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Calirante keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stove prevents Calirante from improving his position.
Stove tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stove trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calirante holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body punch from Calirante. #T3#
Stove looks to land a left hand but Calirante moved out of range nicely.
Stove misses with a straight right.
Calirante tries to counter with a takedown but Stove is quick to defend against it.
Stove might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stove connects with a body shot.
Calirante misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stove counters with a good low kick that Calirante was not able to check.
Calirante misses with a low kick.
Stove cracks a nice hook into Calirante's ribs.
Stove fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calirante stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calirante wants it to stay on the feet.
Calirante appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Santiago Calirante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steffan Stove.
Stove walks into a stiff left hand from Calirante.
Calirante avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Calirante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calirante lands with a good body shot.
Stove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calirante is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante throws a hook but Stove blocks it.
Calirante throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Stove blocks the leg kick.
Stove flicks out a counter leg kick but Calirante steps away.
Calirante is looking to wear down Stove with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Calirante misses with a two punch combination.
Stove paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Stove rushes Calirante and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steffan Stove 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##CL2#
Stove clinches.
Stove digs a right hand into Calirante's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Calirante's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calirante.
Stove is working Calirante over against the cage.
Stove throws a head punch that misses.
Calirante pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stove lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Calirante controls the action.
Stove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calirante digs a right hand into Stove's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stove's gas tank.
Calirante trying to control the position but instead, Stove has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calirante into the cage.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Calirante controls the action.
Calirante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stove blocking some punches.
Stove lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calirante tries a body shot but Stove blocks it.
Stove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stove misses with a body punch.
Calirante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside.
Stove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calirante prevents a body shot from Stove.
Stove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calirante tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stove lands a nice shot to the body.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
Stove lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calirante misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calirante.
Stove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stove lands a nice uppercut.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove has a couple of punches blocked by Calirante.
Stove taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calirante swings wildly with an uppercut but Stove uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Calirante - that landed with a thud.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calirante lands a hook that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Calirante blocks a body shot from Stove.
A head punch on the inside from Calirante fails to land.
Stove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stove gets underhooks to prevent Calirante's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stove.
Calirante misses with a body punch.
Stove controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Stove - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Stove controls his hands.
Stove tries to stall but Calirante uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stove gets through Calirante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calirante has a couple of punches blocked by Stove.
Stove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stove lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calirante backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stove.
Calirante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stove prevents the takedown attempt.
Calirante misses with some punches.
Calirante throws a head punch that misses.
Calirante lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stove or not.
Calirante prevents a body shot from Stove. #T4#
Stove lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stove is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Calirante misses with some punches.
Calirante misses with a body punch.
Calirante throws a head punch that misses.
Calirante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stove has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stove effectively controlling the action here.
Stove tries a body shot but Calirante blocks it.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Stove.
Stove pushes Calirante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stove has a couple of punches blocked by Calirante.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stove digs a right hand underneath Calirante's ribcage. Calirante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calirante has a couple of punches blocked by Stove.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Calirante controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Calirante scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steffan Stove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Calirante lands a right hook to the body.
Calirante misses with a low kick as Stove jumps back.
Stove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Stove moves into the clinch.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Calirante controls the action.
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stove throws a punch but it's blocked by Calirante.
Santiago Calirante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calirante misses with a body punch.
Stove lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calirante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove lands with a light punch inside.
Stove tries a body shot but Calirante blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stove blocks an uppercut.
Stove lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calirante or not. #T1#
Stove lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stove makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stove is working Calirante over against the cage.
Stove misses with a body punch.
Stove pushes Calirante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stove works on Calirante's body with a couple of short punches.
Stove'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.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calirante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Calirante manages to break the clinch.
Stove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Calirante.
Stove fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Stove throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stove moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Calirante wants to land a leg kick but Stove is out of range.
Stove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stove cracks the inside of Calirante's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Stove.
Stove shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stove connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calirante's hands.
Calirante drops his hands momentarily and Stove takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stove tries a head kick but it misses.
Calirante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Calirante is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stove. #T3#
Jab by Stove.
Oh Calirante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calirante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Stove forces Calirante back against the cage and clinches.
Stove lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calirante or not. #BC2#
Stove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stove lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Calirante crumples to the floor! Stove milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steffan Stove!
A less than humble Steffan Stove misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: gc96     
Date:   May 07, 2016
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Karlo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karlo just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karlo pushes Stove away with a front kick.
Karlo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stove chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Karlo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stove just misses with a punch to the body.
Stove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Stove.
Karlo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Karlo staying out of range there.
Karlo ducks under a wild hook from Stove.
Karlo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stove misses with a hook
and Karlo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlo avoids the body shot from Stove.
Karlo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karlo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stove throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karlo 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.
Stove takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Steffan Stove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stove's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karlo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stove scrambles back to his feet.
Stove is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Karlo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Karlo misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Stove.
Stove walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karlo lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Stove is rocked!
Karlo cracks Stove with a left hook right on the temple and Stove goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Karlo lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Stove is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Karlo!
Mario Karlo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Steffan Stove had this to say: 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

 

Event: gc 92     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1#
Stove throws a lazy right hand but Sito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sito is looking to land body kicks.
Sito has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stove is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sito scores with a nice strike.
Sito connects with a leg kick. Stove looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stove with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sito to score with a decent uppercut.
Stove digs a good body shot into Sito's ribs.
Stove throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sito counter with a right hand.
Stove keeps the fight on the outside.
Sito tries to score with a low kick but Stove moves his leg out of the way.
Stove misses the shot to the body.
Stove misses with an uppercut. Sito saw that one coming.
Sito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stove lands a leg kick that knocks Sito off balance momentarily.
Stove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sito.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stove.
Steffan Stove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stove tries to land a leg kick but Sito saw it coming and moves away.
Stove ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stove takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sito lands with a hook. Stove tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice jab there from Stove.
Sito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Sito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stove's head.
Sito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sito misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sito.
Sito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stove.
Stove is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Stove blocks the leg kick.
Stove throws a body shot but no joy.
Stove definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Stove.
Stove throws a good cross that connects.
Sito looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Sito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Stove misses the target. #CL2#
Sito gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stove.
Sito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sito misses with some punches.
Sito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Stove has a couple of punches blocked by Sito.
Sito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sito blocks an uppercut.
Sito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sito working aggressively here.
Stove misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Sito.
A head punch on the inside from Sito fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Sito fails to land.
Sito lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sito fails to land.
Sito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stove misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sito throws a punch but it's blocked by Stove. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Sito fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stove.
Sito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sito lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Stove.
Stove lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stove throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitos head.
Stove blocks an elbow strike from Sito.
Sito misses with some punches.
Stove working hard to break the clinch.
Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stove.
Sito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Stove - that landed with a thud.
Sito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sito misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Sito lands an elbow just above Stove 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Stove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stove is trying to break free.
Sito misses with some punches.
Sito can't find room to land a body shot as Stove controls the action.
Sito throws a punch but it's blocked by Stove.
Sito has a couple of punches blocked by Stove. #BC#
Stove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sito blocks a jab.
Sito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Stove misses.
Sito thumps Stove with a low kick.
Stove throws a body punch but Sito moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stove momentarily.
Stove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sito.
Stove throws a body punch but Sito moves out of range.
Stove on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stove on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Sito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sito throws a head kick but Stove moves out of range.
Robert Sito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sito avoids a kick to the body.
Stove comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stove.
Sito throws a leg kick but Stove checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Stove on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stove throws a shot from downtown. Sito moves away and avoids it.
Sito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sito connects with a nice looking jab.
Stove throws a hook but Sito blocks it.
Stove backing away here, and Sito unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stove misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Sito has closed the distance and engaged Stove in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stove.
Stove wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove blocks an elbow strike from Sito.
Sito lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sito fails to land.
Sito misses with a punch to the body.
Sito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stove backwards. #T1#
Stove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Sito.
Sito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Stove's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sito has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sito stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Stove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stove fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sito manages to avoid it.
Stove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sito was well out of range. Poor timing from Stove.
Stove misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stove walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stove lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sito's sensitive parts.
Sito connects with a body shot that sends Stove's belly button to the back.
Sito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stove lands a jab to Sito's midsection.
Sito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Stove swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sito. #T2#
Stove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sito with a hook.
Stove misses with a wild body shot.
Stove misses with an uppercut. Sito saw that one coming.
Stove tries to land a front kick but Sito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sito avoids the head kick by Stove.
Stove throws a looping overhand right but Sito ducks down to avoid it.
Stove swings for the body but Sito moves out of range.
Stove throws out a loose jab but Sito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stove throws a hook but Sito blocks it.
Stove has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stove there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Sito.
Sito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stove.
Sito is looking to score with low kicks.
Sito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sito is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sito was well out of range. Poor timing from Stove.#T3#
Sito misses with a low kick.
A big left from Stove misses.
Sito lands a leg kick that knocks Stove off balance momentarily.
Stove misses with a wild body shot.
Sito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stove tries to move into range but Sito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Sito has closed the distance and engaged Stove in a clinch.
Sito throws a punch but it's blocked by Stove.
Sito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sito swings wildly with an uppercut but Stove uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sito.
Sito scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Stove is rocked!
Stove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sito's elbow.
Oh Stove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stove blocks an uppercut.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Sito controls his hands.
Stove is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Sito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sito.
Sito lands an elbow that stopped Stove in his tracks for a moment.
Sito throws a big uppercut that drops Stove! More strikes from Sito and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stove lies dazed against the cage as Sito celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Sito!
After winning the bout, Robert Sito thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Steffan Stove stepped up to the mic, saying 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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