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Event:
GC 422 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Stark blocks a head kick by Jackson.
An inside leg kick from Stark misses.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Stark's side.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stark lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a head kick. #CL#
Stark has managed to clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stark avoids it.
Stark tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Stark 's eye.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Stark misses with a body punch.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Stark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stark tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Stark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stark tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Stark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Stark blocks with his arms.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Stark avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stark avoids it.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Stark is blocking nicely.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stark lands a left hand.
Stark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Stark is blocking nicely.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
Stark has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Stark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Stark is rocked!
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!
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Stark blocks with his arms.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Stark blocks with his arms.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Stark.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stark tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Stark tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Stark blocks with his arms.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson working the clinch nicely. Stark is working for position but Jackson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Stark crumples up against the cage and Jackson lands two more shots before the ref can save Stark! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Black Lives Jackson!
Black Lives Jackson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
GC 420 Abner vs. Ragnaar
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Stark wants to clinch.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Sailcirc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Sailcirc pushes him off.
We've been told by Sailcirc's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sailcirc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stark.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark throws a right hand that Sailcirc ducks under and follows up with a left that Sailcirc also avoids with ease.
Sailcirc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark tries to clinch but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Stark swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Sailcirc throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut
and Stark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stark 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.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sailcirc.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Sailcirc's head but Sailcirc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Stark lands.#T1#
Stark lands a really nice looking cross but Sailcirc seems unphased.
Stark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Sailcirc looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stark!
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sailcirc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Stark is defending well.
Stark is not content to let Sailcirc control the position.
Stark wants to control but Sailcirc postures up.#SUB#
Sailcirc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sailcirc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sailcirc trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
Stark is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Stark is trying to control Sailcirc's posture but Sailcirc avoids it.
Stark manages to get back to half guard.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark has Sailcirc pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Stark's guard.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sailcirc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sailcirc is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Sailcirc preventing the sweep.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Sailcirc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark misses the jab.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sailcirc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Sailcirc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sailcirc misses the jab.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sailcirc.
Brandon Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sailcirc.
Stark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sailcirc. Sailcirc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Sailcirc is just out of range.
Sailcirc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sailcirc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sailcirc misses with a takedown
and Stark counters with a left to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark lands with a hook. Sailcirc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stark misses with a straight left.
Brandon Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark dips to his left and cracks Sailcirc with an uppercut!
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sailcirc.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Sailcirc is just out of range.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Sailcirc closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stark to the mat! Stark manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Sailcirc defends easily.
Sailcirc trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark trying to control the position.
Stark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sailcirc haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sailcirc is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sailcirc is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sailcirc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sailcirc on the side of the head.
Stark misses with a hook.
Sailcirc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stark lands a jab.
Stark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sailcirc in his tracks.
Stark lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Sailcirc 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.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet. #T2#
Stark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sailcirc works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stark wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Sailcirc seems to be looking for submissions.
Sailcirc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sailcirc to get the leverage. #SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stark defends it well. #SUB#
Sailcirc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Torcadall Sailcirc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark is looking for a sweep. Sailcirc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sailcirc forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Sailcirc is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sailcirc is working for a submission of some sort.
Sailcirc controlling the action here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sailcirc is working away from the top position though.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark moves into full guard.
Stark keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Sailcirc trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc passes Stark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stark is positioning himself well to prevent Sailcirc advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark tries to roll over but Sailcirc keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Torcadall Sailcirc will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stark throws out a loose jab but Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Sailcirc feints and as Stark raises his hands in defense, Sailcirc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sailcirc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sailcirc is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark trying to hold on to Sailcirc's head to control him but Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Sailcirc wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stark defends it well.
Stark trying to control from the bottom.
Sailcirc looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sailcirc seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark manages to get to full guard.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Stark can't keep his opponent in guard - Sailcirc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stark gets full guard.
Stark is trying to control the position but Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Stark 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.#SUB#
Sailcirc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sailcirc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Stark keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Stark's guard.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sailcirc controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sailcirc defends it easily.
Sailcirc won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sailcirc trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Sailcirc counters with a shoot takedown. Stark fights it but they end up in guard.
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Sailcirc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sailcirc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sailcirc stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Stark trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sailcirc passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torcadall Sailcirc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sailcirc 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torcadall Sailcirc!
An out of breath Torcadall Sailcirc thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GC 411 Garrett vs. Line
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Stark throws a body punch but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Stark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at For Pride and Prodigies in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Stark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tanahashi was covering up waiting for the punch and Stark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tanahashi pushes Stark off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Tanahashi misses with a hook.
Tanahashi throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Stark throws a body punch but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Tanahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanahashi digs a good hook to Stark's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanahashi moves away.
Tanahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanahashi 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.
Tanahashi throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Stark.
Stark looks to land a body kick but Tanahashi moved away.
Tanahashi throws a right hand that Stark ducks under and follows up with a left that Stark also avoids with ease.#T1#
Tanahashi misses with a looping right.#TD#
Tanahashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stark slows the pace down. #SUB#
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tanahashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tanahashi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stark asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Tanahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tanahashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tanahashi is trying to control Stark's posture but Stark avoids it. #SUB#
Stark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Tanahashi is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanahashi, who protects the arm well.
Tanahashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark working away.#SUB#
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tanahashi wants to control but Stark postures up.#SUB#
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Tanahashi is defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tanahashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tanahashi prevents Stark from moving into mount.
Tanahashi tries to bench press Stark off him but Stark keeps the position.
Stark has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Stark is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tanahashi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tanahashi tries to reverse the position but Stark maintains control.#SUB#
Stark is working for a guillotine from mount but Tanahashi frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Stark working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tanahashi tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Tanahashi scores with a body shot.
Tanahashi missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanahashi blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark 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.
Tanahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Stark misses its target.
Tanahashi looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Tomohiro Tanahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanahashi throws a head kick that Stark semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
Tanahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Tanahashi backs away, Stark returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stark shoots in but Tanahashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stark misses with a hook.
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanahashi tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Stark is rocked!
Tanahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanahashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanahashi dances in with a quick combination. Stark is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tanahashi snaps Stark's head back. Stark stumbles backwards against the cage. Tanahashi steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Stark's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Stark just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tomohiro Tanahashi!
Tomohiro Tanahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GC 406
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Stark checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Stark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stark lands in his opponent's guard.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Line dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stark throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Line escapes and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Line passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark prevents Line from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Line content just to control the position here.
Stark tries to reverse the position but Line maintains control.#SUB#
Line goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stark is on top in guard.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Line looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Line is trying to keep Stark in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now.
Stark forces his way into half guard.
Line wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Line sees it coming and defends easily.
Stark is trying to control. Line wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Line is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.
Stark controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stark stalling away here and it's allowed Line to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Line lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Stark looking to control but Line passes into half guard.
Line seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Line wants to pass the guard but Stark is defending well. #SUB2#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Line pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mareth Line will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stark checks a leg kick nicely.
Line scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stark fails with the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Line there.
A combination from Stark does no damage. #CL#
Line closes the distance and pushes Stark back into the cage.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark jumps guard but Line turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Line misses with some punches.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mareth Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Stark wants a takedown.
#BC#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line scores with a nice head shot.
Stark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Line is looking to counter punch.
Stark dives in and grabs Line's left leg, looking for a takedown. Line pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but Line sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Stark swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Line takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Line blocks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.
Stark misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Line cracks Stark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Line throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Line instigates a clinch.
Line misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark with a hook.
Line keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Line throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Mareth Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line lands a nice shot to the body.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line throws a good cross that connects.
Stark looks for a takedown but Line sprawls well.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Line.
Stark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Line.#T3#
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Line avoids the body shot from Stark.
#CL#
Line rushes Stark and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark 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 lazy left from Stark finds it's target.
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Line cracks Stark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stark blocks a low kick nicely.
Line lands a jab.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line misses with a straight right.
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stark defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Stark is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Line lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Line showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
Stark has a takedown stuffed.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Line throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Line counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Stark.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Line there.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Line misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mareth Line dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line lands a head kick. Stark smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Stark is rocked!
Stark gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Stark tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Line is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Stark buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Stark!! Stark is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Line throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mareth Line!
Mareth Line is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Mareth Line thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 401
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Stark throws a body punch but Molloway moves out of range.
Molloway tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stark manages to circle out of the way.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molloway wants to clinch.
Stark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Molloway.
Molloway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Molloway avoids the body shot from Stark.
Molloway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stark takes a swing at Molloway's ribcage but misses.
Stark lands a really nice looking cross but Molloway seems unphased.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Stark works the jab nicely.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molloway.
Stark blocks a leg kick.
Molloway misses with a looping left.
Stark scores with a body shot.
Stark is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark takes a swing at Molloway's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Molloway tries to sprawl but Stark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Molloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Molloway is pressing down on Stark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Molloway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.
Stark stands and throws Molloway's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Stark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Stark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Molloway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molloway tries to bench press Stark off him but Stark keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molloway is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Molloway is defending well.
Molloway manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Molloway trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark gets full guard.
Molloway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molloway looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Molloway trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Molloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Molloway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Stark trying to control but Molloway is working from the bottom.
Molloway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Molloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Molloway is trying to keep Stark in close.
We've been hearing good reports from Molloway's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Molloway isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stark stacks Molloway on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stark!#SUB2#
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stark works to advance to full mount. Molloway defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stark scores with a hook to the body. Molloway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molloway tries to clinch
and Stark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Molloway rather than just go for the knockout.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Molloway wants to clinch.#TD2#
Molloway tries to sprawl but Stark drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Molloway defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Molloway defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway trying to control but Stark postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Molloway is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
#SUB2#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Molloway is defending well.
#SUB#
Molloway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a kimura but Molloway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage. #SUB#
Molloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Molloway manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stark wants to control from the top but Molloway keeps moving.
Molloway can't keep his opponent in guard - Stark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Molloway trying to control here.
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Molloway defends it.
Molloway gets full guard.#SUB#
Molloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark trying to control but Molloway is working from the bottom. #T3#
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molloway is keeping the position for now.
Stark wants to control from the top but Molloway keeps moving.
Molloway wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Molloway keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Molloway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Molloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molloway is keeping the position for now.
Molloway 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Molloway has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Molloway's legs - danger averted.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Brandon Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molloway is trying to control the position but Stark postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Molloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Stark circles away.
#TD2#
Stark shoots in and gets a takedown into Molloway's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Molloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molloway.
Stark lands a body shot.
#CL#
Molloway moves into range and clinches up with Stark.#TD2#
Molloway is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stark is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Molloway to the mat. Molloway regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Molloway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Stark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Molloway's guard.
Stark controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Stark seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Molloway is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brandon Stark!
After winning the bout, Brandon Stark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Brandon Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Stark moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Cadman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stark (0) vs (2) Cadman
Well, if Cadman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is looking to control Cadman 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cadman in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Cadman prevents Stark from improving his position.#SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cadman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Cadman is pressing down on Stark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stark is holding on for now.
Cadman not doing much here.
#T3#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cadman 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cadman 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stark (4) vs (2) Cadman
Cadman prevents Stark from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Stark looking to break Cadman 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cadman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Stark is persistently looking for the submission but Cadman is defending it well.
#SUB#
Stark patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4##SUB#
Cadman defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (4) vs (4) Cadman #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cadman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB#
Cadman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cadman has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cadman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark is pulling down on Cadman 's head to control his posture. #T6#
Cadman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (4) vs (7) Cadman
Cadman is staying tight to Stark's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cadman trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Cadman trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Cadman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stark is trying to control Cadman 's posture but Cadman avoids it.
Cadman wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Cadman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8##T9#
Stark struggling a bit here.#T10#
Cadman controls the position.
Stark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to control but Cadman is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Cadman seems to be working for a kimura but Stark defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Stark is looking to improve his position.
Cadman is looking to pass Stark's guard but actually Stark recovers to full guard.
Stark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cadman controls the pace.#T12#
Cadman wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Cadman passes Stark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cadman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Cadman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stark trying to control here.
#T14#
Cadman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stark is looking to control Cadman 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?
Cadman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark wants to control but Cadman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Walker.
Walker misses the jab.
Stark tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick.
Stark throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark 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.
Stark lands a jab.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Walker has one foot on Stark's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Stark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker attempts a counter takedown but Stark avoids it well and moves away.
Stark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Walker misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Stark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Walker!
Stark working away.#T1#
Walker tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.
Stark tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walker holds on to Stark's head and controls the position momentarily.
A lull in the action here.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Stark goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stark's guard! Nice work there by Walker!
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Walker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stark! #REVB#
Walker is trying to get back to half guard.
Walker is trying to control Stark's posture but Stark avoids it.
Walker has one of Stark's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Walker keeps Stark under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Stark swings around for an armbar but Walker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stark's guard.
Walker postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Stark is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Walker has his hands clasped together but Stark extends and breaks Walker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Stark.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Stark pulls guard.
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OMalley passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OMalley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing that OMalley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
OMalley is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB#
OMalley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
OMalley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley is stalling here. Stark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! OMalley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OMalley (0) vs (4) Stark
OMalley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OMalley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark. #SUB2#
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
OMalley gets back to full guard.
OMalley 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.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OMalley pulls Stark in close to his closed guard and prevents Stark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard. #T3#
OMalley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (4) Stark
OMalley won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
OMalley trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark controlling the position.
Stark wants to control but OMalley passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
OMalley is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OMalley to get the leverage. #SUB#
OMalley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stark wants to improve his position but OMalley is controlling well.
#T4#
OMalley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
OMalley prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.
OMalley controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OMalley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Stark keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but OMalley defends easily.
OMalley wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OMalley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
OMalley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OMalley has Stark in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (6) Stark#T6#
OMalley can't keep his opponent in guard - Stark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OMalley wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stark is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably.
OMalley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.#T7#
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but OMalley is defending well.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but OMalley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OMalley is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.
OMalley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stark's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OMalley (6) vs (6) Stark#SUB#
OMalley working for the choke.
OMalley wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.#T8##SUB#
OMalley is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
OMalley working for a choke but Stark is defending well. #SUB#
OMalley is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stark knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stark for a finish. #SUB#
Stark showing good submission defense here.
OMalley has the hooks in. Stark is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Stark turns into OMalley and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (6) vs (8) Stark#T9#
OMalley working a defensive guard but Stark passes into half guard.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but OMalley keeps working.
OMalley gets full guard.
OMalley looking for a sweep. Not yet OMalley, not yet.
OMalley trying to control the position.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard.
OMalley trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OMalley trying to control the position.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment. #T10#
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard.
OMalley pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OMalley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark looking to pass the guard. #T11##SUB#
OMalley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OMalley is trying to keep Stark in close.
#SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OMalley controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
OMalley is controlling Stark's posture.#T12#
Stark wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
Stark keeps trying to improve his position.
OMalley pulls Stark in to control the position.
OMalley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OMalley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
OMalley wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
OMalley gets full guard.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
OMalley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OMalley looking to control.
Stark trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
OMalley has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but OMalley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has OMalley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (8) vs (8) Stark#T14#
Stark 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.
OMalley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OMalley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OMalley looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (8) vs (10) Stark
And that's the end of the fight!
Stark wins on points by 10 to 8.
A victorious Brandon Stark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Maiki Taison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Stark moves into the clinch.#TD#
Taison pulls guard effortlessly.
Taison 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.
Taison is trying to keep Stark in close.
#SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taison dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (2) vs (0) Stark
Taison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stark working for a triangle but Taison defends it easily.
Taison stays in close to Stark's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taison trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stark manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (2) vs (2) Stark
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taison is trying to keep Stark in close.
Taison looking for a sweep. Not yet Taison, not yet.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Thib's Sweat Shoppe. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Stark forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stark is just content to waste time from the top position. Taison takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Taison throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stark uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (2) vs (5) Stark#SUB2#
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taison is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stark off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taison (6) vs (5) Stark#T4#
Taison controlling well, preventing Stark from escaping the position.
Stark is keeping busy.
Taison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stark trying to control the position but Taison manages to sink in the hooks.
Stark tries to roll but Taison sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taison wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.
Stark tries to escape the position.
#T5##SUB#
Taison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stark turns into Taison and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (6) vs (7) Stark
Taison wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Taison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (8) vs (7) Stark
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Stark keeps trying to improve his position.
Stark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taison content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taison passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (11) vs (7) Stark#T7#
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Taison wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Taison just content to control the position.
Taison laying and praying for a moment but Stark takes advantage and regains half guard.
Taison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taison wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it. #T8#
Stark gets full guard.#SUB2#
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taison wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Taison forces his way into half guard.
Taison passes into side control, despite Stark's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (14) vs (7) Stark
Taison is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Taison wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Taison keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Stark is still trying to improve position.
Stark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taison off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taison (14) vs (11) Stark#SUB2#
Stark looking to break Taison's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taison remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Stark looking for the choke but no joy.
Taison tries to roll but Stark sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Stark is persistently looking for the submission but Taison is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Stark working for the choke. #T11#
Taison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Stark looking for a submission but Taison manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Stark wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Taison keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass. #SUB2#
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taison! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taison (18) vs (11) Stark
Stark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taison's best efforts.#T12#
Stark wants to improve his position but Taison is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Taison has control of the leg.
Stark is not content to let Taison control the position.#SUB#
Taison is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Taison passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (21) vs (11) Stark
Taison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taison wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stark wants to control but Taison postures up.
Stark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark has a hand on Taison's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Taison takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (24) vs (11) Stark
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark tries to improve his position but instead Taison has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Taison (27) vs (11) Stark
Stark is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taison takes the fight on points by 27 to 11. |
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Event:
CACC 233
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Stark drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Stark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Stark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Stark clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Stark pulls guard.
Stark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.#SUB2#
Stark has an active guard here but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (3) vs (0) Stark#T3#
Stark is not content to let Diaz control the position. #SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Diaz trying to control the position but Stark is working away. #T4#
Diaz controls the position from side control.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Stark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stark wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Stark trying to remain calm as Diaz controls from the top position.
Stark wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Stark stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Diaz gets to mount! Stark was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (5) vs (0) Stark
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Stark doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Stark is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (8) vs (0) Stark#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Diaz controlling the positon.
Diaz is trying to stick to Stark's back but Stark is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stark. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (8) vs (2) Stark
Stark wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Stark wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diaz holds on and takes a little breather.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Stark is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz seems keen to control Stark's posture.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Stark drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Stark off! Stark jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (10) vs (2) Stark
Stark is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Diaz controlling the action here. #T11#
Stark trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Stark is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (2) Stark
Stark is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Stark tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away. #T12#
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stark looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (16) vs (2) Stark
Diaz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Diaz is trying to stick to Stark's back but Stark is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stark. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (16) vs (4) Stark
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Stark wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T13#
Stark is looking to pass into half guard but Diaz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diaz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (18) vs (4) Stark
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stark trying to control the position.
Stark controlling the position.#T14#
Diaz passes into half guard.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Dick Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 228
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Stark pulls guard.
Stark 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.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murrdock looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (0) vs (2) Stark
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrdock pulls Stark in close to his closed guard and prevents Stark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murrdock keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Murrdock managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murrdock looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
Stark wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving. #T1#
Murrdock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (2) Stark
Stark keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Murrdock sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murrdock controls the pace.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murrdock advances to half guard.
Murrdock is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Stark keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass. #T3#
Stark keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Murrdock slips nicely into half guard.
Stark gets full guard.#SUB2#
Murrdock looking to improve position, pressing down on Stark's thigh with his hand. Stark seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Murrdock paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Murrdock's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Stark picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 220
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Brandon Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Stark rushes Read and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Read pulls guard.
Stark is looking to pass into half guard but Read pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Read is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (0) vs (2) Read
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark keeping full guard, as Read tries to pass. #SUB#
Stark working for submissions but it's allowed Read to get to half guard.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Read is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
Read trying to control the pace. #T1#
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Read wants to pass the guard but Stark is defending well.
Read takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Stark looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Read's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Read has control of the leg.
Stark won't allow Read to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Read trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it.
Read controlling the action here.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Read wants to free his trapped foot but Stark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Read passes into side control, despite Stark's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (0) vs (5) Read#SUB2#
Read is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Read presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stark (0) vs (7) Read#T5#
Read looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Read wants to take Stark's back here but Stark is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Stark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Read controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Stark wants to control but Read is having none of it.
Read wants to control the pace but Stark is squirming around nicely.
Read controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Stark is squirming around, avoiding Read's attempts to control the action.
Stark has given up his back here. Will Read look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Stark (0) vs (10) Read
Stark trying to control the hands but Read breaks the grip.
Read keeps control of the position easily here as Stark tries to buck him off.
#T8#
Stark trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Read really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stark.
Read is trying to stick to Stark's back but Stark is turning into Read. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Read's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stark. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (10) Read#T9#
Stark trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stark working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Read's thigh. Read counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Read manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has Read in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (12) Read#SUB#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Read doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Read manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Read controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Stark isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Read stacks Stark on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Read! Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (2) vs (15) Read
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Read controls the position from side control.
Stark manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (4) vs (15) Read
Stark wants to pass the guard but Read is defending well. #SUB#
Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Read is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Read wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Read looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Read is pressing down on Stark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark pushes down on Read's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stark is stalling here. Read is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Read has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stark (4) vs (19) Read
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Read is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13#
Stark is trying to control Read's posture but Read avoids it.
Stark is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Read is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stark (4) vs (21) Read
Read looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Stark tries to lock up and control but Read gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Read is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stark is surviving well by controlling Read's body position as best he can.
Stark wants to control but Read is having none of it.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Read has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stark (4) vs (24) Read
And that's the end of the fight!
Read wins on points by 24 to 4.
Marc Read thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Stark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stark connects with a looping right hand.
Stark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maneno at a distance.
#TD#
Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maneno on his heels. He'll look to pass Maneno's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stark pushes down on Maneno's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maneno tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maneno defending well though.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Maneno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Maneno defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Maneno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maneno is in trouble now - Stark has advanced to mount!
Maneno squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Maneno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stark is landing with some decent strikes but Maneno is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maneno wants to try and get back to his feet.
Stark with shots to the head and body - Maneno looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stark 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.
Maneno wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stark with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Stark controlling the pace for now.
Stark with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Stark has isolated one of Maneno's arms. Maneno looking to fight him off but Stark twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Stark!
After winning the bout, Brandon Stark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Brandon Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Stark rushes Bandito and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Bandito has picked Stark up - he's going for a ride! Bandito dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stark (0) vs (2) Bandito
Stark tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito wants to free his trapped foot but Stark is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Bandito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Bandito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Bandito eventually gives up the hold.
Stark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stark is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandito prevents Stark from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stark reverses the position - he's now on top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (4) Bandito
Stark keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Bandito pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stark is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bandito throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stark's body to avoid the submission. Stark has instead reached around Bandito's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stark arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Stark!
A relieved looking Brandon Stark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Enamorado Bandito spoke after the fight, saying 'Hump was too dry. '. |
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Event:
CACC 203: Brown vs Wasa
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Brandon Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stark tries to clinch but Scaletta moves out of range. #CL2#
Scaletta pushes Stark up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Scaletta manages to pull guard.
Scaletta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (0) vs (2) Scaletta
Scaletta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Scaletta is working for a kimura but Stark is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Scaletta stands and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (0) vs (5) Scaletta#SUB2#
Scaletta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scaletta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stark is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Scaletta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stark prevents Scaletta from improving position. #T2##SUB2#
Scaletta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scaletta works to advance to full mount. Stark defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stark (0) vs (7) Scaletta
Stark is squirming around, avoiding Scaletta's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Scaletta tries to control but Stark wriggling away.
Stark prevents Scaletta from taking his back.
Scaletta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stark tries to control the position but Scaletta now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stark (0) vs (10) Scaletta#T4#
Scaletta controls the action.#SUB2#
Stark fending off the submission attempt from Scaletta.
Scaletta trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5##SUB2#
Scaletta looking for the choke from the back.
Scaletta avoiding Stark 's attempts to control his hands.
Stark is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Scaletta is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stark is defending well though. Scaletta let's go of the attempt for now.#T6#
Scaletta controls the position.#SUB2#
Stark showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Stark preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Scaletta.
Scaletta is hanging on to Stark's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Scaletta gets his hands free as Stark looks to control. #SUB2#
Scaletta goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Stark escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (10) Scaletta
Scaletta wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Scaletta defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Stark is trying to control. Scaletta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scaletta wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Scaletta is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stark is staying active.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Scaletta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scaletta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scaletta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scaletta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scaletta! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stark (2) vs (14) Scaletta#SUB2#
Stark is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scaletta's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Scaletta! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Stark has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vito Scaletta!
After winning the bout, Vito Scaletta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 196: Krawlee vs Yeboah
Date: May 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Wutang Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lee rushes Stark and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Stark is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stark to the mat. Stark regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Stark
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Stark looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lee is defending well. Stark quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lee has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stark celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 184: Hozdic vs Neuer
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alen Ohanian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Stark gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ohanian (2) vs (0) Stark
Stark keeping moving, preventing Ohanian from controlling successfully.
Ohanian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ohanian defends well.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ohanian looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark is trying to keep Ohanian in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ohanian passes into half guard.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark trying to control the position.
Ohanian passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ohanian seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Ohanian is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark wants to improve his position but Ohanian is controlling well.
Stark trying to hold on to Ohanian's head to control him but Ohanian postures up.
Ohanian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stark trying to control but Ohanian postures up.
Ohanian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ohanian is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ohanian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Ohanian moves into full mount! Stark won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (5) vs (0) Stark
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ohanian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stark tries to hold on but Ohanian postures up.#T4#
Ohanian wants to control the pace but Stark is squirming around nicely.
Stark wants to hold on but Ohanian pushes him away.#SUB#
Ohanian goes for an armbar but Stark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stark. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (5) vs (2) Stark
Ohanian keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Ohanian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (7) vs (2) Stark#T5##SUB2#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Ohanian pushes his legs off easily.
Ohanian postures up.
Ohanian wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Ohanian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ohanian trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. #T6#
Stark can't keep his opponent in guard - Ohanian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stark wants to control but Ohanian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ohanian is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ohanian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ohanian is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ohanian moves into full mount! Stark won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (10) vs (2) Stark#T7#
Stark is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Ohanian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stark turns into him and now he's in Ohanian's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (10) vs (4) Stark
Stark wants to pass the guard but Ohanian is keeping the position.
Stark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Ohanian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark passes Ohanian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ohanian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stark won't allow Ohanian to sweep him here.
Ohanian controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself. #SUB2#
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ohanian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ohanian has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (12) vs (4) Stark#T9#
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (12) vs (6) Stark
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (12) vs (9) Stark
Ohanian is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.
Ohanian struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ohanian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T10#
Ohanian sneaks back into half guard.
Stark wants to pass to mount but Ohanian is defending the position. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a kimura but Ohanian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Ohanian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark trying to control but Ohanian is working from the bottom. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ohanian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (14) vs (9) Stark#SUB2#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ohanian defends well.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark is trying to keep Ohanian in close.
#T12#
Stark keeping moving, preventing Ohanian from controlling successfully.
Ohanian being controlled here momentarily.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #T13#
Stark trying to control the position.
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now. #T14##SUB2#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark has Ohanian pulled in close to control his posture.
Ohanian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ohanian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ohanian takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
A victorious Alen Ohanian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Snitch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stark. Stark obviously looking to wear him down.
Snitch connects with the punch.#CL#
Stark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark throws a leg kick
and Snitch counters with a straight right hand.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stark throws a leg kick but Snitch checks it.
Snitch avoids the body shot from Stark.
Snitch throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Snitch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stark to the mat! Stark manages to get full guard.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Snitch is proving a slippery customer.
Snitch sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stark holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SUB#
Stark has his foot on Snitch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snitch works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark keeping full guard, as Snitch tries to pass.
Snitch stays in close to Stark's body and controls the position.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Snitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark misses with a body kick.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snitch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stark.#TD2#
Snitch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stark's guard.
Stark 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.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Snitch from controlling successfully.
Snitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snitch trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Snitch being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Snitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Stark has an active guard here but Snitch has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Snitch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stark trying to control here.
Snitch is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snitch sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snitch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snitch.#TD#
Stark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Snitch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snitch wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Snitch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jon Snitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snitch trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Snitch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stark haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Snitch is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Stark is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Snitch rolls with it to try and escape but Stark cranks on the arm and Snitch is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jon Snitch spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Snitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stark defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Snitch misses the target.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snitch.
Snitch feints the counter takedown.
Stark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snitch fails with the takedown.
Snitch wants to clinch.
Stark is looking to counter punch.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Stark misses the target.
Brandon Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snitch slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Snitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Snitch misses. #T1#
Stark scores with a jab to the body.
Stark cracks Snitch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stark scores with the left hand. Snitch knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Snitch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stark sprawls well initially but Snitch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Snitch controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Stark manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Snitch keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Snitch controls the action.
Snitch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stark scores with a hook to the body.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Stark throws an elbow but it misses.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Snitch avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Stark lands an elbow inside that Snitch shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Jon Snitch has been cut.
Nice body punch from Stark.
Stark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snitch wants to stall.
Stark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snitch up against the cage.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Stark letting Snitch take a breather here.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snitch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stark as Snitch tries to tie him up.
Come on Stark - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stark lands a right hand.
Snitch trying to control the position but instead, Stark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snitch into the cage.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snitch wants a takedown but no success here.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snitch avoids it.
Stark is working Snitch over against the cage.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Snitch controls his hands.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Snitch shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Stark coming out on top.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snitch as he avoids it easily.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snitch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snitch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark ducks right into an uppercut from Snitch. #TD#
Stark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snitch's guard.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark postures up in Snitch's guard and throws a big left but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
Stark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snitch'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.#R2#
Snitch walks into a left hand.
Snitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark is fending him off so far but Snitch persists. Nope, Stark circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Snitch ducks down to avoid it.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snitch manages to avoid it.
Stark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snitch's head backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Snitch. Those never looked like landing.
Snitch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snitch wants it to stay on the feet.
Snitch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stark defends it well.
Snitch tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Snitch scores with the left hand. Stark knows he should have avoided that one.
Stark scores with a nice strike.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Snitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.
Stark thuds a left hand into Snitch's body.#T1#
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Stark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snitch's guard.
Stark postures up in Snitch's guard and throws a big left but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snitch working a defensive guard but Stark manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU#
Stark decides to stand back up.
Snitch throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Stark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snitch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Snitch.
It looked like Stark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stark scores with a shot to the body.
Stark swings for the body but Snitch moves out of range.
#CL2#
Snitch has managed to clinch.
Stark digs a right hand into Snitch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snitch's gas tank. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Snitch scores with a takedown into Stark's guard.
Snitch prevents Stark from getting back to his feet.
Snitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snitch throwing strikes but missing.
Stark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Snitch trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snitch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
A lazy left from Snitch finds it's target.
Snitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark scores with a jab to the body.
Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark connects with a jab.
Snitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stark but Stark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark tries to move into range but Snitch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Snitch takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Snitch pushes Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Snitch can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Snitch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snitch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snitch is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Snitch circles away and we're back to standing.
Snitch shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Snitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Snitch prevents Stark from standing back up.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stark is looking to escape.
Snitch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stark tries to kick Snitch off but Snitch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Snitch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Snitch misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snitch misses with a takedown attempt
and Stark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stark is looking to wear down Snitch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Snitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Snitch.
Stark throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Snitch counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Stark makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snitch manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snitch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandon Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
A shot to the body from Stark misses
and Snitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandon Stark is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Snitch fails to land the takedown.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snitch can do to turn this around?
Snitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snitch in his tracks.
Snitch 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.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Snitch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stark counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark scores with a hook to the body. Snitch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snitch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Snitch misses.
Stark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Snitch backs up against the cage.
Snitch avoids the head kick by Stark.
Nice defenses there by Snitch.#T3#
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Snitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Snitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snitch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Snitch throws a big shot that misses.
Snitch throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Brandon Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snitch misses with a wild body shot.
Stark throws a leg kick that misses.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Stark gets tackled into the cage by Snitch. Snitch maintains the clinch.
Stark taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jon Snitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stark 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Stark!
A victorious Brandon Stark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jon Snitch had this to say: 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'. |
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Event:
CACC 170: Krawlee vs Brown
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brandon Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Zdravko Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zdravkov clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Stark decides to pull guard.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Zdravkov looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (0) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zdravkov looking to control.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zdravkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark passes into half guard.
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Zdravkov defends it.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Zdravkov actively working from the bottom here.
Stark trying to pass the guard but Zdravkov defending well.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark is pressing down on Zdravkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zdravkov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zdravkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Stark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zdravkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stark trying to control the action but Zdravkov is working from the bottom.
Zdravkov wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Zdravkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.
Zdravkov is in trouble now - Stark has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (5) vs (0) Zdravkov
Zdravkov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zdravkov gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Stark wants to pass the guard but Zdravkov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Zdravkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (8) vs (0) Zdravkov
Zdravkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (8) vs (2) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Stark to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Stark keeping full guard, as Zdravkov tries to pass. #T4#
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zdravkov is one step ahead there.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Zdravkov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Stark looking to control.
Zdravkov trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Zdravkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zdravkov has Stark in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (10) vs (2) Zdravkov
Stark trying to control but Zdravkov is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Stark trying to move into half guard but instead Zdravkov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (10) vs (4) Zdravkov
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Zdravkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Zdravkov advances to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zdravkov is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Zdravkov.
#SUB2#
Zdravkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Zdravkov eventually gives up the hold. #T8##SUB2#
Zdravkov is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zdravkov to get the leverage.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zdravkov trying to pass the guard but Stark defending well. #T9#
Zdravkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (10) vs (7) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov goes for an armbar but Stark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stark. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (12) vs (7) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Zdravkov has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.
Stark is pushing down on Zdravkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zdravkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Zdravkov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Zdravkov defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zdravkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (15) vs (7) Zdravkov
Stark trying to control the position but Zdravkov is working away.
Zdravkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Zdravkov tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.#SUB#
Stark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zdravkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Zdravkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zdravkov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.
Zdravkov looks winded!
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (18) vs (7) Zdravkov
Stark is looking to work his way around to Zdravkov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Zdravkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark wants to control the pace but Zdravkov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Stark wants to finish this one by submission but Zdravkov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stark. #T13##SUB#
Stark moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zdravkov has worked his arm free - good work by Zdravkov!
Zdravkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (18) vs (9) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zdravkov trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it. #SUB2#
Zdravkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zdravkov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stark reverses the position - he's now on top in Zdravkov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (20) vs (9) Zdravkov#T14#
Stark passes Zdravkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zdravkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zdravkov.
Stark looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Zdravkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stark uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (23) vs (9) Zdravkov
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zdravkov keeps working.
Stark advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stark (25) vs (9) Zdravkov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zdravkov can't escape the position.
Zdravkov wants to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stark takes the fight on points by 25 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Brandon Stark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Elizondo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Stark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Stark.
Elizondo tried to score with a low kick but Stark checks it.
Stark throws a series of punches but Elizondo moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Elizondo. Beautiful body shot.
Stark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elizondo looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Stark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Stark.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Elizondo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elizondo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Nice body punch from Stark.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Elizondo.#ROC2#
Stark is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elizondo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with Elizondo's head.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Stark as he checks the leg kick.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Elizondo is just out of range.
Stark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Elizondo, right into the meat.
Stark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Stark throws a combination. Elizondo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Elizondo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Elizondo 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.
Stark throws a shot to the body.
Elizondo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stark swings for the body but Elizondo moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Elizondo misses.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark blocks a low kick nicely.
Elizondo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Elizondo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stark with a body shot.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark misses with a jab to the body
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand. #CL#
Stark closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC2#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
Stark checks the leg kick.
Elizondo misses with a kick to the body.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark moves out of range of the leg kick from Elizondo.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Elizondo to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark is looking to wear down Elizondo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elizondo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Stark.
Stark scores with a body shot.
Elizondo moves forwards but Stark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Elizondo is looking to land body kicks.
Stark lands with a straight right. Elizondo didn't see that one coming.
Stark scores with a body shot.
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!
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Elizondo. #T4#
Stark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elizondo's hands.
Stark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elizondo. Elizondo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark cracks Elizondo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Stark does it's job there.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Elizondo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Elizondo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elizondo looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Stark lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark misses with a hook to the body
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand.
Elizondo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stark's cut.
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#
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Elizondo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elizondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elizondo moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elizondo.
Elizondo slips a jab from Stark.
Stark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elizondo doesn't seem bothered though.
Stark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stark.
Elizondo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Elizondo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Stark.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark scores with a one two! Elizondo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Stark lands with a good body shot.
Elizondo ducks right into an uppercut from Stark.
Stark misses with a hook.#CL#
Stark forces Elizondo back against the cage and clinches.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Stark.
Stark lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Elizondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elizondo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark lands the left hand.
Stark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stark throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Elizondo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Elizondo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elizondo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elizondo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Elizondo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Stark misses
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Elizondo counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RS TBA 2
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Shaman misses with a body shot.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark staying out of range there.
Stark looks for the body kick but Shaman saw that one coming.
Stark throws a push kick but Shaman slaps the foot to one side.
Stark lands with a straight right. Shaman didn't see that one coming.
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Shaman avoids a kick to the body.
Stark moves out of range of the leg kick from Shaman.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaman misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaman is out of range and Stark settles back down.
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaman avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark thuds his shin into the meat of Shaman's side.
Stark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Stark scores with a head kick.
Stark throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stark lands a jab to the head.
Shaman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Stark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stark.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Shaman moves out of range easily.
Shaman throws a solid leg kick but Stark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaman.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Shaman cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
Shaman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stark keeps Shaman at a distance using the push kick.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Stark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark looks for the body kick but Shaman saw that one coming. #T2#
Shaman moves out of range as Stark throws a body kick.
Shaman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Stark misses #CL#
and Shaman counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Stark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Shaman is keeping the position.
Shaman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.
Stark trying to control but Shaman is working from the bottom.
Shaman is pulling down on Stark's head to control his posture.
Shaman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Shaman looking to control.
#T3#
Stark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shaman is pulling down on Stark's head. It's preventing any offense from Stark, at least for the moment.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Shaman.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaman has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shaman is fighting to break Stark's control of his arms but Stark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Shaman won't allow Stark to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaman defends well.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaman is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
That's time! Shaman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaman avoids the head kick by Stark.
Shaman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stark. Stark obviously looking to wear him down.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaman.
Brandon Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaman misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaman throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark wants to counter with a clinch but Shaman pushes him away.
Stark throws a shot to the body.
Shaman is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaman misses with a leg kick.
And Stark tries to counter it with a takedown but Shaman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shaman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaman misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
#T1#
Shaman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stark.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Shaman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shaman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Shaman counters with a quick kick to the body but Stark blocks it.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaman cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.
Shaman cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
Shaman misses with the combination.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stark connects with a body shot.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Shaman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shaman. #T2#
Shaman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards. #TD2#
Stark lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Shaman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Shaman 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.#SUB#
Shaman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brandon Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaman working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Shaman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Stark connects with a couple of short punches.
Shaman pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Stark pushes down on Shaman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark uses his free foot to push down on Shaman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shaman.
Shaman tries to hold on but Stark postures up.
Stark tries to control but Shaman wriggling away.
Stark lands a heavy elbow.
Stark has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shaman's face.
#T4#
Stark postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shaman looks a forlorn figure.
Shaman can't escape the position.
Shaman tries to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
Stark wants to control the pace but Shaman is squirming around nicely.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Stark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stark with the ground and pound from mount.
Shaman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaman is in a horrible position here. Stark smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark moves to back control.
Shaman prevents Stark from getting a body triangle.
Shaman rolls, trying to escape but Stark keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaman's head.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Shaman takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Shaman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark throws a one two combo.
Stark throws a head kick that half lands.
Shaman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shaman moves out of range as Stark throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stark.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shaman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Stark lands.
Shaman is looking to wear down Stark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shaman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaman lands a lovely overhand right.
Shaman lands a jab.#T1#
Shaman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Shaman slips under a jab from Stark.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Stark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark works over Shaman's head and body with a nice combination.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Shaman is out of range.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaman.
Shaman tries to bum rush Stark with a series of wild strikes but Stark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shaman blocks the body kick.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Shaman moves out of range easily.
Shaman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stark throws a body punch but Shaman moves out of range.
Stark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaman lands with a straight right. Stark didn't see that one coming.
Stark lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shaman will feel that in the morning.
Brandon Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaman lands a jab to the nose.
Blind Shaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Shaman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaman finish him?
Both fighters circling a little - Stark finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shaman wants to land a leg kick but Stark is out of range.
The fighters circling - Stark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaman cracks Stark on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stark falls backwards against the cage. Shaman follows up with more strikes that drop Stark to his knees. Shaman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stark! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blind Shaman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Blind Shaman thanked UnderGround Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
CEC 689.5
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Trotter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trotter is in Stark's guard.
Trotter looking to pass the guard.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trotter is looking to advance position but Stark has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
A nice elbow there by Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark looking to control but Trotter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trotter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark trying to control but Trotter is having none of it. #T1#
Stark throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stark punishing his opponent with strikes.
Trotter regains half guard.
I've been told that Stark has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Stark works his way into full mount!
Stark takes Trotter's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Trotter is in trouble.
Trotter trying to control the hands but Stark won't let him. #SUB2#
Stark is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Stark is looking to control Trotter but Trotter is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Trotter 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 Stark gets his way!
Stark is hanging on to Trotter's back as he tries to escape.
Stark punches Trotter on the ear. #SUB2#
Trotter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stark's arms. #SUB2#
Trotter 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 Stark gets his way!
Stark keeps control of the position as Trotter tries to break free.
#T3##SUB2#
Stark is looking for a rear naked choke here but Trotter reverses the position brilliantly into Stark's guard!
Stark pulls Trotter in close to prevent any damage.
Stark looking to control.
#SUB#
Trotter has gone for a leg lock! Stark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trotter's guard.#REVB#
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trotter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Trotter is trying to control the position but Stark postures up.
Trotter keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trotter is keeping the position for now.
Stark wants to control from the top but Trotter keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trotter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trotter keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stark lands a leg kick that knocks Trotter off balance momentarily.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark tries to land a leg kick but Trotter saw it coming and moves away.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Trotter's shoulder, as Trotter tries to avoid the shot.
Stark throws a head kick but Trotter moves out of range.
Trotter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trotter blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Trotter avoids it.
Stark moves away from the strike by Trotter. #TD#
Trotter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stark to the ground. Trotter is now in Stark's guard.#SUB2#
Stark working for a triangle but Trotter defends it easily.
Stark is trying to keep Trotter in close.
#T1#
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Stark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trotter advances position into side control!
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Stark struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Trotter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trotter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Trotter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brandon Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trotter moves into full mount! #T2#
Trotter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stark is looking to escape.
Stark looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Trotter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Trotter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stark has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3##SUB#
Trotter goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Stark escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SUB2#
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trotter is not content to let Stark control the position.
Trotter tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg. #SUB#
Trotter looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Trotter defends it.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Trotter to regain full guard.
Stark looking to sit in guard and control but Trotter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Trotter wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trotter trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Trotter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Trotter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Trotter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
Trotter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stark.#CL#
Trotter takes the fight into the clinch.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Trotter.
Stark tries a body shot but Trotter blocks it.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trotter is defending well for now.
Stark dodges an elbow strike from Trotter.
Stark is looking to break free of the clinch but Trotter has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trotter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stark after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Stark manages to break the clinch.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stark takes a swing at Trotter's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Stark. #T1#
Stark lands with a nice combination. Trotter backs away looking to recover.
Stark throws out a leg kick but Trotter moves out of range and Stark only half commits.
Stark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trotter.
Trotter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Trotter scores with a jab to the body.
Stark tries to score with a low kick but Trotter moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Stark.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Trotter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Trotter forces Stark back against the ropes and clinches.
Stark is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Trotter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stark letting Trotter take a breather here.
Trotter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alonzo Trotter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Stark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trotter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trotter is looking to control Stark's arms but Stark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trotter has his back to the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Trotter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Trotter swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trotter misses with a punch on the inside.
Trotter wants to stall.
Trotter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stark pulls his leg out and moves away.
A low kick from Stark is predictable there
and Trotter counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trotter connects with a jab.
Stark throws a leg kick
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Trotter moves out of range easily.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trotter misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
An inside leg kick from Stark misses.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Trotter moves out of range easily.
Brandon Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark throws a low kick but Trotter avoids it.#TD#
Trotter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trotter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3##SUB#
Trotter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trotter trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
Trotter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Trotter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stark is trying to control Trotter's posture but Trotter avoids it.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Trotter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stark tries to bench press Trotter off him but Trotter keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Trotter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trotter 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Trotter!
Alonzo Trotter made sure to mention his sponsor, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC 687.5
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Trotter tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trotter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Trotter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trotter.
Stark keeping full guard, as Trotter tries to pass.
Trotter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trotter looking to pass the guard.
Stark controlling Trotter's posture.
Trotter trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Trotter tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trotter is fighting to break Stark's control of his arms but Stark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trotter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Trotter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brandon Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trotter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Trotter dives in for a single leg takedown but Stark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trotter tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trotter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark throws a push kick but Trotter slaps the foot to one side.
Stark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trotter.
A lazy body kick from Stark #TD2#
and Trotter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stark won't be happy with that.
Trotter working away.#SUB2#
Trotter tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Trotter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trotter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trotter tries to advance to mount but Stark denies him. #T3#
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Stark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Stark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stark is staying active underneath Trotter, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Trotter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trotter is looking to pass Stark's guard but actually Stark recovers to full guard.
Trotter wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stark is adopting a defensive guard.
Trotter trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trotter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trotter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Trotter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Trotter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Trotter dominated that round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Trotter goes for a double leg but Stark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stark continues to drive forward.
Trotter looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Trotter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStark.
A leg kick checked by Stark.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Trotter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trotter throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Trotter.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Trotter moves out of range easily.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark staying out of range there.
Stark throws a head kick but Trotter moves out of range.
Trotter thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Stark as Trotter shoots in.#TD2#
Trotter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stark to the ground. Trotter is now in Stark's guard.
Alonzo Trotter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet. #T1#
Trotter is pushing down on Stark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stark is fighting to maintain full guard but Trotter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stark controlling the position well.
Trotter is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stark manages to get to full guard.
Stark controlling the position.
Trotter trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trotter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Trotter's legs - danger averted.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trotter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Trotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark pushing down on Trotter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Trotter won't allow Stark to pass to mount. #SUB#
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Trotter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Stark throws a strike but Trotter manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Stark tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alonzo Trotter!
Alonzo Trotter managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC 683.5
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Darko slips a jab from Stark.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Darko avoids it.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily.
Darko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stark with a jab.
Stark misses with a jab to the body
and Darko counters with a leg kick.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick
and Darko counters with a good low kick that Stark was not able to check.
Stark looks to land a body kick but Darko moved away.
Darko slips under a jab from Stark.
Stark throws a series of punches but Darko moves out of range.
Stark checks a low kick from Darko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stark throws a head kick but Darko moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Darko counters with a body kick that stops Stark in his tracks momentarily.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Stark misses with the combination.
Stark scores with a body shot.
Darko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stark can pounce on him.
Darko circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Stark drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Darko follows Stark to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UnderGround 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Mason tries to counter by clinching up but Stark breaks away and moves out of range.
Mason slips a straight right by Stark.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stark 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. #TD#
Mason gets the takedown into side control.
Stark sneaks back into half guard.
Stark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Mason wanted to stand there but Stark had control of the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stark working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason stays in close to Stark's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mason puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason. #T3##SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
Stark tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stark is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason wants to stand but Stark is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mason trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark 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#
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason thuds his shin into the meat of Stark's side.
Stark looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid body kick from Stark.
Mason checks a low kick from Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stark throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark, which made it look bad.
Stark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mason back to the cage. Stark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason misses with a double jab.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Brandon Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark with a hook.
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason blocks the body kick.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Mason avoids the head kick by Stark.
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Stark takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason slips under a jab.#TD#
Mason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stark quickly recovers to half guard.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Mason is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stark managing to control the position.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet. #SUB2#
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mason won't allow Stark to pass to mount.
Stark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mason is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Stark wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard. #T1#
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Mason is sitting in close to Stark's body. Stark has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mason is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mason is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stark.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Stark!
Our winner, Brandon Stark, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Msuva tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Msuva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Msuva throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Stark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Msuva throws a sloppy head kick
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark delivers a nice body kick.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Msuva.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Msuva throws a head kick that misses.
Stark cracks the inside of Msuva's front leg.
Msuva walks into a straight right hand from Stark.
Msuva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Msuva is breathing heavily.
Msuva throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Stark counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark delivers a nice body kick.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stark, as that shot connected.
Stark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Msuva if he has to take too many more of those.
Msuva throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Hassan Msuva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark throws a head kick that half lands.
Stark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Stark does it's job there.#T1#
That kick from Stark tenderised Msuva's leg. Msuva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Msuva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Stark moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Stark has Msuva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stark pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Msuva tumbling to the mat - Stark dives into Msuva's guard.
Msuva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stark manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Stark moves nicely into side control.
Msuva trying to remain calm as Stark controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Stark has an Americana. Msuva didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Stark is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Stark hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Xiaodong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stark.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Xiaodong moves out of range easily.
Stark dips to his left and cracks Xiaodong with an uppercut!
Stark throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiaodong's head.
Xiaodong goes for a double leg but Stark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stark continues to drive forward.
Xiaodong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark lets loose with a powerful body kick. Xiaodong will feel that in the morning.
Xiaodong is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Stark.
Stark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiaodong shoots and misses
and Stark counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiaodong's head.#ROC2#
Xiaodong is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Stark! Xiaodong is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Stark!
A very excited looking Brandon Stark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zeus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zeus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Zeus.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeus.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zeus, as that shot connected.
Stark 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.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zeus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stark misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Zeus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stark's head.
Zeus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zeus misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark attempts a counter takedown but Zeus avoids it well and moves away.
Zeus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zeus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zeus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zeus misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Zeus misses. #T1#
Zeus lands with a hook. Stark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Stark is rocked!
Zeus cracks Stark with a good jab.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zeus throws a monster overhand right that drops Stark! Zeus follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dredman Zeus!
An out of breath Dredman Zeus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GC 301
Date: Jun 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Watt moves out of range as Stark throws a body kick.
Watt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watt thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
Watt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watt.
Watt throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Watt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stark cracks the inside of Watt's front leg.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark looks for the body kick but Watt saw that one coming.
Stark 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.
Watt misses with a few strikes there.
Stark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Stark.
Stark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Watt shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Watt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Good exchange - Watt coming out on top.
Stark walks into a straight right hand from Watt.
Watt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Watt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stark circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watt, as that shot connected.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Watt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Watt blocks a head kick by Stark.
It seemed like Watt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watt loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watt throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.
Watt checks a low kick from Stark.
Stark tried to score with a low kick but Watt checks it.
Watt misses with a hook.
Stark throws a push kick but Watt slaps the foot to one side.
Watt ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Stark backs off Watt throws a huge counter combo but Stark manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Watt misses with a looping left.
Stark lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Watt moves out of range easily.
Watt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Watt fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandon Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Watt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Watt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watt throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark looks to land a body kick but Watt moved away.
Watt misses with a looping right.
Stark throws a low kick but Watt avoids it.
Watt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stark's head.
Stark looks to land a combination but Watt avoids it well.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Watt.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Watt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Watt blocks the body kick.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Watt misses with a straight right.
Stark throws a head kick that half lands.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watt avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Watt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Watt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stark won't be happy with that.
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Watt tries to score with some ground and pound. Stark controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Watt is trying to ground and pound but Stark uses the momentary lack of control by Watt to regain half guard.
Watt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watt prevents Stark from improving his position.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watt throwing shots but Stark is blocking nicely.
Watt prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
Watt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Watt is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Watt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Watt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Stark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stark 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.
Stark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stark controls Watt momentarily but Watt frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Stark has his foot on Watt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watt works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark controls Watt momentarily but Watt frees himself.
Watt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stark holds on and takes a little breather.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Watt working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Watt moves out of range as Stark throws a body kick.
Watt moves out of range as Stark throws a body kick.
Watt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watt throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
Watt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watt lands in his opponent's guard.
Stark looking to control.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Watt wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Watt is working Stark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watt trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Watt throws a big elbow that misses.
Watt throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Watt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stark scores with a jab to the head.
Stark throws a leg kick but Watt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stark throws a leg kick which misses Watt's front leg but catches the back leg as Watt tries to avoid it.
Stark slips under a jab from Watt.
Stark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Watt.
Stark works the jab nicely.
Watt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Watt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Watt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Watt as he connects with a hook.
Stark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Watt checks a low kick from Stark.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Watt's head and hops out.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Watt slips the punch.
Stark scoring well with a low kick there.
Stark throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
Stark checks a leg kick.
Watt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watt fails to land with a series of punches.
Stark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watt.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Watt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Watt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Watt avoids the head kick by Stark.
Watt tries to counter with a clinch but Stark shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Watt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stark is trying to defend but Watt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stark trying to hold on to Watt's head to control him but Watt postures up.
Watt is nestled in close to Stark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Watt is looking to advance position but Stark won't allow it.
Watt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is controlling Watt's trapped leg to prevent Watt from advancing to side control.
Stark wants to improve his position but Watt is controlling well.
Watt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Stark trying to control but Watt postures up.
Watt is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stark.
Watt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stark trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Watt catches Stark right on the button with a cross.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stark enables Watt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stark is trying to keep Watt in close.
Watt throws a big elbow that misses.
Watt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Watt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watt.
Stark won't allow Watt to sweep him here.
Stark trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Stark throws an elbow that misses. Watt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stark's guard. Nice move by Watt!#REVB#
Watt wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #T3#
Watt preventing the sweep.
Watt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Watt defends easily.
Watt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stark wants to sweep here but Watt controlling him for the moment.
Scott Watt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watt postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Watt controlling from the top position.
Watt trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watt.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watt throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Stark gets caught napping as Watt dives in and scores a takedown. Stark manages to retain guard.#ES#
Stark has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Watt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watt 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Watt!
A victorious Scott Watt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GC 295
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by Stark.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Hakekia down.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stark.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Hakekia sees coming a mile off.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Hakekia sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Stark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Stark.
Hakekia avoids a kick to the body.
Hakekia lands a jab to Stark's midsection.
Stark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hakekia. Hakekia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Hakekia - just one landing.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Stark 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.
Hakekia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stark throws a head kick but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Hakekia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hakekia.#KD#
Hakekia drops Stark with a beautiful combination! Stark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hakekia is looking for the KO!
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him?
A head kick misses from Stark.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Stark out cold! What a finish! Hakekia is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alika Hakekia!
A very excited looking Alika Hakekia 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.
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Event:
GC 285
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Stark lands a nice looking body kick.
Stark lands with a nice body punch.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark 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.
Stark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiotes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiote blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Tiote takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiote is working for takedown but Stark is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Tiote decides to pull guard.
Stark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark is pushing down on Tiote's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiote is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiote keeps working.
Stark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Tiote is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tiote is looking to improve his position.
Tiote is pressing down on Stark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiote has wrist control.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiote has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Tiote is keeping the position.
Stark passes Tiote's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stark throwing shots but Tiote is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tiote has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tiote won't allow Stark to pass to mount.
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tiote is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.
Stark passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tiote! #T3#
Tiote really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Stark.
Stark controlling the pace for now.
Tiote really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiote wants to control but Stark is having none of it.#SUB#
Stark jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tiote is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tiote and Stark has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4#
Stark working the strikes but Tiote uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Stark wants to control but Tiote is keeping him busy.
Tiote trying to control but Stark postures up.
Stark not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is trying to control. Tiote wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tiote wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stark punishes Tiote's body with a nice straight punch.
Tiote fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiote.
No luck for Tiote with that takedown attempt.
Stark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tiote avoids a kick to the body.
Stark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tiote.
Tiote wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Tiote takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tiote shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
Stark lands with a straight right. Tiote didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark scores with a kick to the body.
Stark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiote misses with a takedown attempt - Stark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brandon Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feihck Tiote.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiote. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Stark.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Brandon Stark is winning the standup battle so far.
Stark connects with a high kick.
Stark throws a right hand that Tiote ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiote also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Tiote gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tiote looking for a takedown.
Stark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiote avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tiote is looking to control Stark's arms but Stark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tiote has his back to the cage.
Stark misses with the head strike.
Stark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tiote prevents it.
#TD2#
Tiote turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Stark is trying to control Tiote's posture but Tiote avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Tiote with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tiote tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Tiote looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tiote trying to pass the guard but Stark defending well.
Stark trying to get back to full guard but Tiote takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiote can do to turn this around?#T3#
Tiote sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brandon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiote trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Stark regains half guard.
Stark trying to get back to full guard but Tiote takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tiote putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Stark is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Tiote goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stark is on top in guard.
Stark preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tiote working for a triangle but Stark defends it easily.
Stark trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tiote manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tiote trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Brandon Stark will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
Tiote shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiote. Tiote gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandon Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feihck Tiote.
Stark dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiote. That did some damage!
Stark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tiote throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stark's waist but Stark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiote off to one side.
Stark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tiote if he has to take too many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tiote on the side of the head.
Stark thows a body kick. Tiote tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark throws a leg kick but Tiote checks it.
Tiote shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stark. #T1##CL2#
Tiote gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tiote can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Stark pulls Tiote into guard.
Tiote won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Tiote 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.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Tiote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark is trying to control the position but Tiote postures up.
Brandon Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stark wants to sweep here but Tiote controlling him for the moment.
Tiote controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tiote closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stark's guard.
Tiote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark has Tiote pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark controls Tiote momentarily but Tiote frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Tiote got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiote has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Tiote defends easily.
Stark is trying to keep Tiote in close.
Tiote looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Tiote is keeping the position.
Tiote not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Tiote is keeping the position.
Stark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tiote's guard.
Stark is stalling here. Tiote is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tiote has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Feihck Tiote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GC 278
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb.
Stark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lamb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Lamb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stark moves away from the strike by Lamb.
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stark thows a body kick. Lamb tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stark feints and then cracks Lamb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lamb down.
Lamb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark throws a combination. Lamb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb avoids the head kick by Stark.
Lamb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamb.
Lamb misses with a series of wild punches.
Lamb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lamb sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Stark connects with a nice looking jab.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamb.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark looks to land a combination. Lamb sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stark slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Stark finds it's target.
Lamb misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Stark looks to land a combination but Lamb avoids it well.
Lamb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Lamb forces Stark back against the cage and clinches.
Lamb struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamb.
Lamb lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamb. #BC#
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lamb throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stark.#T2#
Lamb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lamb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stark.
Lamb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
Lamb tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lamb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Lamb looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamb misses with a wild combination.
Lamb throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Lamb throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Lamb scores with a shot to the body.
Lamb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lamb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Stark throws a body punch but Lamb moves out of range.
Lamb swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Lamb lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Stark tries to score with a low kick but Lamb moves his leg out of the way.
Stark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lamb.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lamb lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamb lunges at Stark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stark's hand.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Lamb throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamb takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Lamb scoring well with a low kick there.
Lamb throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lamb ducks right into an uppercut from Stark.
Lamb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark misses with a combination
and Lamb counters with a straight right hand.
Lamb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lamb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Lamb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamb avoids the head kick by Stark.
Lamb throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamb avoids the head kick by Stark.
Lamb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
Lamb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lamb blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Lamb drives through and clinches with Stark against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Lamb has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stark regains guard immediately.
Stark controlling Lamb's posture.
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 Brandon Stark will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lamb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lamb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Stark clinches up with Lamb and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark is trying to drag Lamb to the mat but Lamb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lamb is defending well.
Stark jumps guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Stark lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Stark lying in Lamb's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lamb decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Stark taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Lamb!
Darren Lamb very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
GC 272
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark connects with the punch.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Poggle counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stark looks to land a right hand but Poggle moved out of range.
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poggle.
Stark scores with a head kick. Poggle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poggle on the side of the head.
Poggle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stark stuns Poggle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poggle keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Poggle counters with a stiff right hand.
Poggle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Poggle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stark tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Poggle.
Stark misses with a body punch
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stark blocks a leg kick.
As Poggle backs off Stark throws a huge counter combo but Poggle manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - Stark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark looks for the body kick but Poggle saw that one coming.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Poggle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stark 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark misses with a hook
and Poggle counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Stark misses with a looping left.
Stark lands a jab-cross combination.
Stark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poggle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poggle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Poggle backs off Stark throws a huge counter combo but Poggle manages to avoid it all.
Poggle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stark looks to throw a body kick
and Poggle counters with a thumping low kick.
Poggle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poggle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Stark lands an overhand right.
Stark works over Poggle's head and body with a nice combination.
Poggle swats away the attempt to clinch by Stark.
Stark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Stark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poggle doesn't seem phased though.
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poggle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Poggle misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poggle - that will leave a mark!
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stark tries to clinch there but Poggle circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poggle.
Poggle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stark is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Poggle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stark misses with an attempted mid kick.
It appears Poggle was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Stark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stark throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Poggle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Stark clinches up against the cage.
Poggle stops a takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poggle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Poggle lands a shot to the body.
Poggle lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Poggle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poggle blocks the body kick.
Stark misses with a double jab
and Poggle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Poggle pushes Stark away with a front kick.
Poggle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Stark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Poggle.
Poggle blocks the body kick.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark throws a hook but Poggle blocks it.
A lazy body kick from Stark
and Poggle counters with a leg kick.
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandon Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poggle blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Poggle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stark's sensitive parts.
Poggle misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark looks to throw a body kick
and Poggle counters with a body kick that stops Stark in his tracks momentarily.
Stark lands a nice hook to Poggle's body. Poggle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark avoids a kick to the body.
Stark tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stark avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Poggle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poggle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Poggle moves out of range easily.
Poggle throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stark avoids it.
Poggle is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Poggle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poggle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stark's knee momentarily.
Stark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stark.
Poggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poggle blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark is looking to land body kicks.
Poggle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stark tries to land a body kick
and Poggle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Poggle misses with a low kick.#T2#
Poggle blocks a head kick by Stark.
Poggle throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stark avoids it.
Stark looks to throw a body kick
and Poggle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Poggle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poggle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Poggle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Poggle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Poggle throws a front kick aimed at Stark's knee but Stark avoids it well.
Stark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
enabling Poggle to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poggle feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Stark cracks Poggle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stark scores with a jab. Poggle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poggle throws a leg kick but Stark moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Poggle slips a straight right by Stark.
Poggle moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Poggle.
Poggle throws a body kick that misses.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Poggle misses the target.
Poggle is looking to slow Stark down with leg kicks.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
Poggle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stark checks a low kick from Poggle.
Stark avoids the head kick by Poggle.
Stark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poggle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Poggle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Jab from Stark.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poggle circles away quickly and effectively.
As Stark backs away, Poggle returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark looks to throw a body kick
and Poggle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stark's knee momentarily.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Poggle sees coming a mile off.
Poggle scoring well with a low kick there.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poggle throws a low kick but Stark avoids it.
Stark tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poggle avoids the head kick by Stark.
Poggle lands with an uppercut that bounces Stark off the cage and back into range.
Poggle misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Poggle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poggle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Stark lands with a slapping head kick.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Poggle finish him?
Poggle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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 Timothy Poggle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stark looks to land a left hand but Poggle moved out of range nicely.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Poggle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poggle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stark throws a series of punches but Poggle avoids them all with ease.
Poggle misses with a straight right.
Stark steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Poggle.
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poggle looks for the body kick but Stark saw that one coming.
Stark is looking to land body kicks.
Poggle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poggle throws a leg kick which misses Stark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stark tries to avoid it.
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stark lands a lovely overhand right.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poggle.
Poggle quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Poggle.
Stark misses with a low kick.
It appears Poggle was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Poggle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poggle moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark scores with a sloppy right hand. Poggle should have avoided that one.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poggle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poggle moves away.
Poggle catches Stark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stark throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Poggle thuds his shin into the meat of Stark's side.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Poggle scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark checks the leg kick.
Poggle connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Poggle lands the left hand.
Stark swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Poggle closes the distance and clinches.
Stark being controlled against the cage.
Stark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poggle walks away with a smile on his face. Stark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poggle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Poggle moves into range and clinches up with Stark.
Stark tries to break the clinch but Poggle is controlling the position.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Poggle won't allow it.
Poggle lands with a right to the head.
Poggle takes a shot to the head.
Stark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poggle just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Poggle lands a nice uppercut.
Stark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stark is trying to drag Poggle to the mat but Poggle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Timothy Poggle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
A right hook to the body lands for Poggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Poggle.
Poggle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Poggle lands with a light punch inside.
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Poggle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poggle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Poggle. #T4#
Poggle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poggle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poggle misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Poggle won't allow it.
Poggle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poggle.
Stark blocking some punches.
Poggle dips a shoulder and cracks Stark with a mighty uppercut! Stark falls back against the cage and Poggle unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stark is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Poggle screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Poggle!
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Event:
GC 264
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Ector throws a lazy uppercut
and Ector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Ector.
Stark with the counter takedown but Ector avoids it easily.
Ector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Stark moves into range and clinches up with Ector.#BC2#
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stark scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kay Ector has been cut.#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Stark shoots in and bounces Ector off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ector wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stark manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark is pressing down on Ector's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ector is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Ector is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Stark not doing much here.
Ector moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stark wants to control from the top but Ector keeps moving.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stark wants to control from the top but Ector keeps moving.
Ector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark is fighting to break Ector's control of his arms but Ector is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stark postures up in Ector's guard and throws a big left but Ector blocks it.
Stark wants to control from the top but Ector keeps moving.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ector pulls Stark in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ector on his heels. He'll look to pass Ector's guard now, I'm sure.
Ector keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ector keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. #ES#
Ector uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stark throws a front kick aimed at Ector's knee but Ector avoids it well.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ector looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Ector swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Ector throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stark is stalling here. Ector is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ector has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Stark can't do much from the bottom here.
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Stark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ector is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stark wants to control but Ector is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Ector is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kay Ector's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ector gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ector gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stark has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Ector breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Ector moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Stark decides to pull guard.
Stark trying to control the position here.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ector manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark controlling from the top position. #T1#
Stark wants to control from the top but Ector keeps moving.
Stark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ector looking to control.
Stark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Ector.
Stark is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Ector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Stark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ector, who protects the arm well.
Stark creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Ector is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Stark trying to control the position but Ector is working away.
Ector taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ector tries to bench press Stark off him but Stark keeps the position.
Stark happy to just control the position for now.
Stark working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Stark tries for a kimura but Ector is defending well.
Stark wants to control but Ector is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ector is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark throws a strike aimed at the side of Ector's head but Ector avoids it well.#SUB2#
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Ector is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ector gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kay Ector's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ector connects with the punch.
Ector throws a one two combo.
Stark doesn't manage to clinch there - Ector circles away.
Ector throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Ector throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Sloppy strikes from Ector. Those never looked like landing.
Stark with the counter takedown but Ector avoids it easily.#CL2#
Stark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stark takes the fight into the clinch.
Ector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Ector.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stark lands an uppercut.#BC#
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark misses with a low kick.
#T1##TD2#
Stark gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Stark tries for a kimura but Ector is defending well. #SUB2#
Stark tries for a kimura but Ector is defending well.
Stark throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ector works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stark moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Ector is defending well.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Stark wants to control but Ector is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Stark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stark misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stark is trying to ground and pound but Ector uses the momentary lack of control by Stark to regain half guard. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stark in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ector is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ector avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stark lands a nice short elbow.
Stark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ector does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandon Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for a kimura but Ector is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Ector is staying active underneath Stark, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Ector is defending well.
#SUB2#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Ector defends the submission attempt.
Ector flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark tries to land a front kick but Ector steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ector misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Stark.
I've got Stark 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Stark!
During a confident post fight interview, Brandon Stark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GC 260
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Stark throws the left hand but Castrello avoids the punch easily.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castrello.
Stark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Stark darts in and clinches Castrello up against the cage.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Stark has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Castrello avoids the damage to the body.
Castrello trying to land knees to the body.
Castrello slows down the pace here.
Stark takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Stark wants the takedown. Castrello is fighting it off but Stark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castrello's guard against the cage.
Castrello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Castrello 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.#T1#
Castrello keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Castrello keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Castrello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stark won't allow Castrello to sweep him here.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Castrello is retaining full guard.
Castrello is controlling Stark's posture.#SUB#
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Castrello dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Stark 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.
Stark wants to hit a switch here but Castrello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stark there!
Castrello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Castrello is trying to take his opponent's back.
Stark is wriggling around trying to escape.
Castrello trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Castrello is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Castrello prevents Stark from getting the reversal.#T3#
Castrello controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castrello looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stark holds on to Castrello around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Castrello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark tries to hold on but Castrello pushes him away.
Stark tries to improve his position but instead Castrello has taken his back!
Castrello doesn't have the hooks in and Stark manages to turn into his guard.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castrello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castrello keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Castrello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark trying to control but Castrello is working from the bottom.
Stark is fighting to break Castrello's control of his arms but Castrello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stark tries to clinch up but Castrello circles away and keeps his distance.
Castrello blocks a head kick by Stark.
Castrello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castrello keeps the fight on the outside.
Castrello moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Stark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castrello is trying to defend but Stark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Castrello is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Castrello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castrello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark postures up in Castrello's guard and throws a big left but Castrello blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castrello is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Stark being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Castrello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castrello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castrello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Castrello wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castrello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castrello defends it easily.
Stark has his hands on Castrello's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Stark is trying to control the position but Castrello postures up.
Castrello 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castrello. #CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Castrello.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.
A swing and a miss from Castrello.
Cullen Castrello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Castrello tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castrello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castrello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Stark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Castrello keeps the fight on the outside.
Castrello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stark.#CL#
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Castrello has him pressed against the cage.
Stark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark lands a body punch.
Stark is trying to drag Castrello to the mat but Castrello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castrello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cullen Castrello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stark'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stark moves away from the strike by Castrello.
Castrello throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Castrello lands with a shot to the body.
Castrello moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Castrello is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.#TD#
Stark scores with a takedown into Castrello's guard.
Stark is fighting to break Castrello's control of his arms but Castrello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
Castrello working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Brandon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castrello is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Stark forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Castrello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stark working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Castrello's thigh. Castrello counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Castrello holds on and takes a little breather.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Castrello is controlling Stark's posture.
Castrello keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Brandon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark throws an elbow that misses. Castrello uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stark's guard. Nice move by Castrello!#REVB#
Castrello trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castrello is aware though and is defending well.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castrello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark controlling Castrello's posture.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Castrello controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castrello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark lands a glancing blow to the side of Castrello's head.
Castrello tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stark tries to clinch but Castrello moves out of range.
Stark dodges the punch combination from Castrello.
#TD#
Stark looking to score a takedown here. Castrello is defending well but Stark drives through and ends up in Castrello's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Castrello. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Castrello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Castrello is retaining full guard. #T4#
Castrello pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Stark wants to control from the top but Castrello keeps moving.
Stark postures up.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Castrello keeping control of the position.
Stark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Brandon Stark.
I think Castrello 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cullen Castrello!
A victorious Cullen Castrello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GC 256
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
George throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
George lands with a cross.
George walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stark.
George misses with a head kick.
George is looking to score with low kicks.
Stark throws a series of punches but George moves out of range.
Stark backing away here, and George unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stark checks a leg kick.
George keeps the fight on the outside.
George drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George walks into a jab.
Stark tries to clinch there but George circles away.
#CL#
Stark moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, George creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark is trying to pull guard but George turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Stark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables George to keep the fight standing.
George throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
George lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
George lands with a short head shot on the inside.
George avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the cage.
George avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for George.
George avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Stark misses with an elbow over the top.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and George avoids it.
George lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stark has George pressed against the cage.
George scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from George.
George tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
George lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
George lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Stark has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. George smiles and moves away.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by George.
Stark checks a leg kick.
Stark is looking to counter the offense by George and move into the clinch.
George connects with an inside leg kick.
Stark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Stark shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stark showed some decent athleticism there.
Stark lands strikes from half guard.
George is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Stark has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can George defend it? Stark steps over the head and cranks it - George is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Stark!
A victorious Brandon Stark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Lambert George stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gran chin'.
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Event:
GC 251
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Stark staying out of range there.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Puno with a jab.
Puno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stark staying out of range there.#CL2#
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Stark 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.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Puno.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Stark slips under a jab from Puno.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?#CL#
Puno clinches up against the cage.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Puno stalls.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Puno pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Puno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puno takes a shot to the head.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Stark's head.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Puno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Puno walks away with a smile on his face. Stark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stark takes one to the chin there.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Puno manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Stark trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Stark trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard. #REVR#
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stark's head.#T3#
Puno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a triangle here. Puno is fighting it but it looks tight! Stark pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Puno is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brandon Stark!
A pretty intense looking Brandon Stark took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
GC 246
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Poe misses with a hook.
Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Poe connects with a right hand. Stark shakes it off.
Stark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Poe sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Poe avoids it this time.
Poe digs a good hook to Stark's body.
Poe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Stark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Poe misses the target.
Stark tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Poe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Poe as Stark shoots in.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Poe misses the target.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stark 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Poe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poe's waist but Poe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Poe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stark catches Poe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poe takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poe avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
EA Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.#T1#
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Poe moves out of range easily.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poe, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Stark pulls guard effortlessly.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poe wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Poe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poe trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. #T2#
Poe postures up.
#SUB2#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Poe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stark.
Poe working away.
Poe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Poe looks up at the clock and then as Stark takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Poe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Stark struggling a bit here.
Poe advances to full mount.
Stark is working to get back to half guard.
Poe trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stark is squirming around, avoiding Poe's attempts to control the action.
Poe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stark's face.
Poe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stark is looking to escape. #T4#
Poe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Poe trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Stark is looking to improve his position but Poe isn't that keen on the idea.
Poe controlling from mount.
Poe trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
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!#SUB#
Poe goes for an armbar but Stark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EA Poe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Poe moves away from the strike by Stark.
Poe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Poe tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stark looks to land a combination but Poe avoids it well.
Stark needs to keep his hands up - Poe had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Stark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poe keeps working.
Poe holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
EA Poe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poe can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poe is trying to get back to half guard.
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!
You can see the frustration on Poe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poe is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Poe is defending well.
Stark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Poe can't do much from the bottom here.
Poe regains half guard.
Stark is trying to control. Poe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Poe manages to get to full guard.
Stark passes into half guard. #SUB#
Poe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Poe is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poe's head.
Poe is trying to control but can't.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Poe is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Stark wants to control but Poe is keeping him busy.
Poe wants to get back to his feet.
Stark is looking to advance position but Poe won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Poe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Poe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Poe keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poe wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark trying to control but Poe is working from the bottom.
Poe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poe preventing the sweep.
Stark keeping full guard, as Poe tries to pass.
Stark wants to stand and escape but Poe is having none of it.
Poe works over Stark with some ground and pound from guard.
Stark seems keen to control Poe's posture.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poe tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Poe works over Stark with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Poe.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark defending well as Poe loads up on a big left hand.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Poe looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Poe moves out of range as Stark throws a body kick.
Poe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stark on the side of the head.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poe misses with a straight right.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Poe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Poe throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Poe throws a low kick but Stark avoids it.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Poe misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
EA Poe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark slips a straight right by Poe.
Poe connects with a body shot.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poe is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Poe circles away and we're back to standing.
Poe tries to counter by clinching up but Stark breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Poe leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
EA Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Poe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poe was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
EA Poe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poe looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark looks for a takedown but Poe sprawls well.
Poe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poe as he avoids it easily.
Poe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
EA Poe is winning the standup battle so far.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark moves out of range as Poe strikes.
Poe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stark tries to clinch but Poe is having none of it.
Poe scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poe misses with a hook.
Stark blocks a jab.
Stark steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Poe.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Poe.
Poe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Poe.
A jab from Poe misses.
A good leg kick by Stark.
Stark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stark tries to land a front kick but Poe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poe thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Stark gets a clinch.
Poe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Poe manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Poe misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Stark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Poe misses the jab.#T3#
Poe throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Stark looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stark is looking to advance position but Poe won't allow it.
Poe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Poe looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
#SUB#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Poe's legs - danger averted.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Poe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Stark gets to his feet. Poe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stark throws a wild body kick that Poe sees coming a mile off.
Poe thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Poe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Poe. Beautiful body shot.
Stark lands with an uppercut that bounces Poe off the cage and back into range.
Stark throws a hook but Poe avoids it easily.#CL2#
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stark avoids it.
Poe presses Stark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Poe breaks from the clinch.
Stark takes one to the side of the head.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.
Poe moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Poe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark throws a big counter head kick but Poe avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Stark moves into the clinch successfully.
Poe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stark.
#BC#
Poe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
EA Poe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poe 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EA Poe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, EA Poe waved his t-shirt featuring AmpUp Nutrition ($200/160q) - Laundry 15%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Gc 240
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Shiit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stark tries to avoid it but Shiit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stark to the ground. Stark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shiit.
Shiit tries for a takedown but Stark circles away easily
and Stark counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustapha Shiit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Shiit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiit's elbow.
Shiit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shiit is working for takedown but Stark is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've been informed that Stark 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.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shiit avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stark thows a huge punch but Shiit dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
Shiit is refusing to be controlled, as Stark sits in half guard.
Stark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shiit keeps working.
Shiit tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg. #SUB#
Shiit looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is looking to stall here but Shiit recovers full guard.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shiit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Shiit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stark defends well.#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.#SUB#
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shiit controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
Shiit keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shiit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard. #REVR#
Shiit distracts Stark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3##SUB#
Shiit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shiit has Stark in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Shiit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shiit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Shiit keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Stark wants to control from the top but Shiit keeps moving. #SUB#
Stark sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Shiit doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Stark paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Shiit - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mustapha Shiit!
Our winner, Mustapha Shiit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GC 233
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark misses with an uppercut.
McVaughn avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Stark forces McVaughn back against the cage and clinches.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
McVaughn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
McVaughn leaning his opponent against the cage.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McVaughn stalling the fight.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stark dodges an elbow strike from McVaughn.
#T1#
Stark jumps guard but McVaughn stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stark is trying to maintain a safe position but McVaughn gets an underhook and turns Stark into the cage.
Stark misses with some punches.
McVaughn lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Stark tightens his grip and picks McVaughn up, before dumping him to the ground. McVaughn manages to land in guard.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard.
McVaughn has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position.
McVaughn controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
McVaughn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McVaughn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stark advances position into side control!#T2#
McVaughn wants to control but Stark postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McVaughn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stark misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McVaughn is looking for a sweep.
Stark trying to control the position but McVaughn is working away.
McVaughn wants to control but Stark postures up.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Stark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McVaughn is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McVaughn has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McVaughn, who protects the arm well. #T3#
McVaughn tries to improve position but can't.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McVaughn can't do much from the bottom here.
Stark lands a decent elbow from side control.
McVaughn struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McVaughn, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McVaughn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark wants to control but McVaughn is keeping him busy. #T4#
You can see the frustration on McVaughn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McVaughn is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McVaughn is not content to let Stark control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVaughn is trying to control Stark's posture but Stark avoids it.
Stark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McVaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stark can pounce on him.
McVaughn tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Stark looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McVaughn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McVaughn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McVaughn tried to score with a low kick but Stark checks it.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McVaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McVaughn tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McVaughn to the ground. McVaughn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McVaughn looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stark is out of range.
Stark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stark missing with a left hand there. McVaughn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McVaughn ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
McVaughn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stark throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Good exchange - McVaughn coming out on top.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVaughn misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McVaughn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
letting McVaughn counter with a right hand.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McVaughn just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. McVaughn catches Stark right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
McVaughn gets tackled into the cage by Stark. Stark maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Stark has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McVaughn uses from the top position.
Stark wants to sweep here but McVaughn controlling him for the moment.
McVaughn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stark trying to control the position.
Stark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McVaughn wants to stand but Stark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McVaughn 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McVaughn tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McVaughn loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Stark throws a half hearted mid kick.
McVaughn checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
A big left from McVaughn misses.
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McVaughn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stark is looking to score with low kicks.
Stark misses with a left hand
and McVaughn counters with a straight right hand.
McVaughn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gregory McVaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
Stark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stark throws a low kick but it's checked well by McVaughn.
McVaughn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by McVaughn.
Stark throws a head kick but McVaughn moves out of range.
Stark misses with a double jab.
McVaughn keeps the fight on the outside.
McVaughn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for McVaughn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVaughn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McVaughn misses with a double jab.
Stark throws a push kick but McVaughn slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Stark shoots in and bounces McVaughn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McVaughn pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
McVaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McVaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
McVaughn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Stark controlling from the top position.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Gregory McVaughn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stark misses with a head kick.
McVaughn misses with a head kick.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
McVaughn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stark manages to circle out of the way.
Stark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McVaughn back to the cage. Stark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McVaughn throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
McVaughn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McVaughn scores with a knee to the head.
McVaughn lands an elbow inside.
Stark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stark is defending well for now.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as McVaughn controls his hands.
Stark jumps guard but McVaughn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from McVaughn. #T1#
Stark takes a shot to the head.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVaughn to keep the fight standing.
Gregory McVaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.#TD2#
Stark has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McVaughn uses from the top position.
Stark controls McVaughn momentarily but McVaughn frees himself.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McVaughn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McVaughn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stark is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Stark trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McVaughn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stark postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McVaughn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McVaughn working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
McVaughn keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
McVaughn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stark controls from within his opponent's guard.
McVaughn trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McVaughn.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McVaughn as he jumps to the side.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVaughn circles away.
Stark missing with a left hand there. McVaughn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4##TD2#
Stark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stark lands in his opponent's guard.
Stark pushes down on McVaughn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McVaughn pushes Stark off looking to stand but Stark dives back in and keeps control.
Stark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Stark is working for a kimura but McVaughn is defending it quite comfortably.
McVaughn looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
McVaughn tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Stark.
I think Stark 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 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GC 224
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Ector blocks a jab.
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Ector gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ector breaks from the clinch.
Ector lands with a straight right. Stark didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Stark gets tackled into the cage by Ector. Ector maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Stark is trying to trip Ector. He has hold of a leg but Ector is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stark persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
Stark seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Ector is keeping the position.
Ector lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Ector trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark pulls Ector in close to prevent any damage.
Stark wants to improve his position but instead Ector has moved into half guard.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark is refusing to be controlled, as Ector sits in half guard.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stark trying to hold on to Ector's head to control him but Ector postures up.
Ector controlling the pace.
Ector works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Stark tries to lock up and control but Ector gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stark is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stark is still trying to improve position.
Stark regains half guard.#SUB2#
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SU#
Ector escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ector tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ector has time to react.
Ector takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ector defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Ector misses the target.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Ector takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Ector looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ector circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Ector misses with the combination.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark misses with a hook
and Ector counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Kay Ector will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ector.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandon Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark jabs Ector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ector connects with a jab.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stark slips under a jab.
Stark cracks a nice hook into Ector's ribs.
Stark throws a push kick but Ector slaps the foot to one side.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Ector takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark moves out of range as Ector strikes.
Ector stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ector wants it to stay on the feet.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ector moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stark swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
#TD2#
Stark looking to score a takedown here. Ector is defending well but Stark drives through and ends up in Ector's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ector is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Stark is pulling down on Ector's head. It's preventing any offense from Ector, at least for the moment.
Ector advances position into side control!
Stark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Stark's face as Ector controls the position.
Stark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ector slows the pace down in half guard.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Ector has control of the leg.
Stark trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ector loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Stark throws a leg kick but Ector sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Ector manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Ector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ector rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Stark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ector's guard.#ES#
Ector kicks Stark off and gets to his feet.
Ector bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ector pinned against the cage. Ector gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Stark looks to move away, Ector throws a big counter combo but Stark just gets out of the way.
Kay Ector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Stark misses with a double jab
enabling Ector to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Ector.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Brandon Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ector moves into the clinch.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark. #BC#
Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kay Ector dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Ector throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
Stark moves away from the strike by Ector.
Ector throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ector stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ector wants it to stay on the feet.
Stark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ector swivels and escapes.
Ector cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Stark slams his shin into Ector's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ector scores with the left hand. Stark knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ector throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Ector gets a clinch.
Stark working aggressively here.
#BC#
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Stark works the jab nicely.
Ector moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Stark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Ector finish him?
Stark tries to bum rush Ector with a series of wild strikes but Ector uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Ector looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Stark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ector quickly recovers to half guard.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ector keeps working.
Stark misses with a head shot. Ector uses the momentum to regain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ector is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stark is controlling him.
Brandon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stark postures up in Ector's guard and throws a big left but Ector blocks it.
Stark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ector keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Ector wants to get back to his feet but Stark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stark trying to control but Ector is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ector sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
Kay Ector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Stark throws a right and a left that Ector avoids nicely.
Ector scores with a decent looking hook.
Stark lands with an overhand left.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
The crowd cheers as Stark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ector doesn't seem phased though.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ector has time to react.
Kay Ector is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Ector connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Ector coming out on top.#CL#
Ector closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ector misses with a punch to the body.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ector walks away with a smile on his face. Stark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Ector gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ector at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
Ector connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stark's hands.
Ector throws a shot to the body.
Ector works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Ector is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ector avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Ector throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
Ector throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Ector lands with an overhand left.
Stark shoots and misses
letting Ector counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Ector. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Ector with a jab.#CL#
Ector takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kay Ector showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ector 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kay Ector!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kay Ector thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GC 217
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deadmarsh ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Stark takes one on the button.
Deadmarsh staying out of range there.
Deadmarsh throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deadmarsh 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 Stark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Deadmarsh.
Stark throws a jab when Deadmarsh was well out of range.
Stark avoids a kick to the body.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deadmarsh misses with a straight right.
Deadmarsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Deadmarsh thumps Stark with a low kick.#TD#
Stark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deadmarsh quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deadmarsh trying to control here.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Deadmarsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stark lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Deadmarsh defends the submission attempt.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deadmarsh defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stark is working for a kimura but Deadmarsh is defending it quite comfortably.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deadmarsh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Deadmarsh's head.
Deadmarsh wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark controlling from the top position.
Stark wants to control from the top but Deadmarsh keeps moving.
Deadmarsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deadmarsh trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deadmarsh holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Deadmarsh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Stark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deadmarsh is trying to defend but Stark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stark wants to pass to mount but Deadmarsh is defending the position.
Stark wants to take a breather but Deadmarsh is having none of it.
Deadmarsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Deadmarsh controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Stark is trying for a kimura here. Deadmarsh looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stark wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
GC 209
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ghost throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ghost as he jumps to the side.
Ghost ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ghost throws the kick towards the body but Stark avoids it.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark throws a series of punches but Ghost moves out of range.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghost with the counter takedown but Stark avoids it easily.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Ghost.
Ghost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghost misses with a looping right.
Stark tries to counter by clinching up but Ghost breaks away and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Stark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ghost manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Stark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ghost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Ghost wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Ghost is keeping the position.
Stark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghost's guard.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghost's head.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stark trying to control the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghost tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Stark working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ghost's thigh. Ghost counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ghost is pulling down on Stark's head. It's preventing any offense from Stark, at least for the moment.
Stark postures up in Ghost's guard and throws a big left but Ghost blocks it.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghost has wrist control.
Stark controlling from the top position.
Ghost looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ghost working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark takes one on the button.
Ghost misses with an uppercut.
Ghost avoids the head kick by Stark.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.#TD#
Stark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ghost!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost is trying to get back to half guard.
Ghost manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stark's best efforts.#T4#
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stark is controlling the pace.
Ghost gets back to full guard.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark passes Ghost's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stark not doing much here.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Ghost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ghost connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Stark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ghost wants to control but Stark postures up.#SUB#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghost, who protects the arm well.
Ghost is trying to improve his position.
Brandon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghost controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stark trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Stark working the ground and pound but Ghost is defending the strikes. #T1#
Stark fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stark taking a breather here.
Stark working the head and body with strikes.
Stark creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ghost sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stark landing a few strikes.
Stark remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ghost manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghost is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Ghost stalling away here and it's allowed Stark to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ghost throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark wants to sweep here but Ghost controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Stark looking for subs off his back but Ghost has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ghost is thwarting Stark's attempts to control the position.
Ghost trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it. #T3#
Ghost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark pushing down on Ghost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ghost trying to control but Stark postures up.
Stark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ghost won't allow Stark to pass to mount.
Ghost controlling the position for now.#T4#
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ghost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghost knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghost's head.
Stark is taking a breather. Ghost 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.
Ghost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ghost is doing well to control the position and prevent Stark from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Stark winds up and cracks Ghost with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ghost misses with an uppercut.
Ghost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ghost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ghost's waist but Ghost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Ghost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Ghost misses. #TD#
Stark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ghost looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ghost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghost can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghost, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghost, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Stark trying to control the position but Ghost is working away.
Stark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ghost is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stark throws an elbow but Ghost slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ghost is trying to improve his position.
Brandon Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stark trying to control the position but Ghost is working away.
Hifives Ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ghost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ghost is being controlled here.
Stark trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Ghost is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ghost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ghost is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3#
Stark just content to control the position.
Ghost is looking for a sweep.
Stark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stark works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stark landing strikes.
Stark trying to control the position but Ghost is working away.
Ghost is trying to control Stark's posture but Stark avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ghost parries the strikes from Stark easily there. Stark is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ghost to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Ghost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Stark!
After winning the bout, Brandon Stark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GC 202
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Franchise slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Franchise on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and Franchise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Stark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Stark throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franchise tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stark is in Franchise's guard.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franchise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark prevents Franchise from getting back to his feet.
Stark forces his way into half guard.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franchise keeps working.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stark in particular looking to stall.
Stark works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Stark throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stark looking to control but Franchise is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stark controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franchise in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stark controlling his opponent.
Stark landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Stark lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stark thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stark lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stark tries to control but Franchise wriggling away.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark throwing strikes here but Franchise is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Franchise is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Stark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Stark goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Franchise turns into him and now he's in Stark's guard.
Franchise has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Stark working a defensive guard but Franchise passes into half guard.
Stark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SU#
Franchise decides to stand up.
Franchise drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franchise. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Stark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Franchise quickly recovers to half guard.
Franchise is looking to escape.
Franchise is staying active underneath Stark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Franchise wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Franchise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franchise wants to get back to his feet.
Stark wants to advance to full mount but Franchise doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Franchise avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stark passes Franchise's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Franchise is defending well.
Stark works his way into full mount!
Stark throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Franchise connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stark momentarily.
Stark fails with the takedown.
A jab lands there for Franchise.
Stark doesn't manage to clinch there - Franchise circles away.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Franchise sprawls well.
Franchise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Franchise counters with a right hand to the body.
Stark misses with a hook to the body
and Franchise counters with a nice uppercut.
Franchise throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Franchise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franchise gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stark lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franchise takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franchise looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Stark misses. #T1#
Franchise digs a good hook to Stark's body.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Franchise was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franchise takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Franchise lands a head shot.#CL2#
Stark takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Stark jumps guard.
#SU#
Stark is working an open guard so Franchise takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Franchise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
As Stark looks to move away, Franchise throws a big counter combo but Stark just gets out of the way.
Jab from Stark.
Franchise misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Franchise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark connects with a looping right hand.
Franchise takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevie Franchise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Franchise is looking for a counter combo.
Franchise lands a body shot.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and Franchise counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franchise lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Stark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franchise did well to prevent Stark getting side control.
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Franchise is looking to escape.
Stark passes to full mount!
Stark landing shots from mount.
Stark lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Stark is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Franchise to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Franchise shrugs it off.
Stark raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Stark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franchise is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stark putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stark takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stark looking to finish Franchise with some ground and pound. This is bad for Franchise!
Stark looking to finish with strikes here!
Stark looking to control but Franchise is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Stark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stark putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Stark is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Franchise is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Franchise flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Stark anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Franchise and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Stark slips an arm under Franchise chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Stark has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Stark is squeezing on Franchise like an anaconda would it's prey. Franchise fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Stark!
During a confident post fight interview, Brandon Stark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GC 197
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Stark checks a leg kick.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shui. Shui obviously looking to wear him down.
Stark 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Shui does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Shui throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shui is in Stark's guard.#ES2#
Stark is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shui presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Shui won't allow it.
Shui'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.#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Stark.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Shui saw that one coming.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Shui's shoulder, as Shui tries to avoid the shot.
Shui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Shui misses with a straight right.
Shui misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Shui throws a leg kick which misses Stark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stark tries to avoid it.
Shui throws a shot to the body.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shui moves away.
Stark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shui's head backwards.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shui.
Shui throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Stark stalks Shui and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shui's face. Shui staggers backwards, shaken.
Stark lands with a straight right. Shui didn't see that one coming.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Shui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shui with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stark to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark misses with an uppercut.
Stark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stark throws a counter combo.
Stark lunges at Shui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shui's hand.
Shui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shui was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Shui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shui was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shui appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stark throws a sloppy body shot
and Shui counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stark throws a low kick but Shui avoids it.
Shui misses with a low kick.
Shui misses the shot to the body.
Shui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shui throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
No joy there for Shui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shui takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shui swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shui swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Stark cracks Shui with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shui throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stark throws a body punch but Shui moves out of range.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Shui is just out of range.
Shui takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shui throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shui, right into the meat.
Stark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shui.
Brandon Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark misses with a hook.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Shui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shui lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
Stark cracks Shui with an open hand slap.
Shui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shui scores with a nice right hand.
Stark lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shui moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shui.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Shui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shui half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shui misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shui manages to avoid it.
Shui throws a hook but Stark blocks it.#T4#
Stark misses with a low kick as Shui jumps back.
Shui takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Shui.
An inside leg kick from Shui misses.
Stark scores with a jab to the body.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stark misses with the combination.
Shui is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stark.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Shui closes the distance and pushes Stark back into the cage.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shui lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shui lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
Stark throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Stark.#TD#
Shui fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stark sprawls well initially but Shui persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shui looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stark trying to control but Shui postures up.
Stark is looking to improve his position.
Shui is taking a breather. Stark 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Shui is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shui looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shui shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Stark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandon Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shui looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Shui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Shui.
Shui is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.
Stark avoids the body shot from Shui.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Shui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shui tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stark on the side of the head.
Shui misses with a wild body shot.
Shui uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Shui connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stark. Stark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Shui counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shui.
Shui missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shui stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.#T3##SUB2#
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shui is aware though and is defending well.
Shui is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shui trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Shui is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shui's guard. #REVB##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Shui is controlling Stark's posture.
Shui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shui controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stark'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stark throws a series of punches but Shui avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Shui swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shui sizes up Stark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Shui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Shui.
Stark looks for the body kick but Shui saw that one coming.
Shui takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Shui blocks the low kick.
Shui throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Shui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shui can pounce on him.
Shui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Shui scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shui waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Stark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shui takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shui misses with a body shot.
Stark throws out a counter right but Shui avoids it with no problem.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shui.
Shui avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and Shui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark throws a body punch but Shui moves out of range.
Shui moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shui moves away.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Shui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Shui misses the target.
Shui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Stark misses with the combination.
Shui throws the kick towards the body but Stark avoids it.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Shui makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shui takes one to the chin there.
Brandon Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shui cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.#T2#
Shui throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Shui throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shui throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Stark misses.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shui manages to avoid it.
Shui waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Shui fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stark.
Shui avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Shui was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stark.
Shui slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Shui looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stark!
Shui tries to move to mount but Stark blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Shui goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stark rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shui's guard! Nice work there by Stark!
Shui 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Stark stands up over Shui, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Shui is rocked!
Stark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Shui is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brandon Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Shui covers up, he's hurt! Stark keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Stark and the ref steps in to end the fight! Stark can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Stark!
A relieved looking Brandon Stark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GC 190
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viking to the mat! Viking manages to get full guard.
Stark trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Viking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Viking's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Stark looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Viking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stark trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viking is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Stark keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Stark trying to control the position here.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viking is one step ahead there.
Viking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Viking wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark wants to sweep here but Viking controlling him for the moment.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Viking wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Viking looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viking looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Viking looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Stark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Viking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Viking has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viking has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Viking's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Viking throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Viking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Viking throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stark escapes and throws Viking's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stark trying to control the action but Viking is working from the bottom. #T4#
Stark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Viking really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viking sneaks back into half guard.
Stark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Viking looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stark passes into side control!
Stark working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark 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#
A bone on bone clash there as Viking blocks the leg kick.
Viking lands a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stark.
Stark trying to control the action but Viking is working from the bottom.
Stark cracks Viking with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Viking tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking struggling a bit here.
Stark working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Viking manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stark desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stark wants to control but Viking is keeping busy.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Stark keeps trying to improve his position.
Stark is staying active underneath Viking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stark tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Viking has control of the leg.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Viking is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viking to get the leverage. #SUB#
Viking is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viking to get the leverage.
Stark manages to get to full guard.
Viking being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Viking drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Viking jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Viking pushing down on Stark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Viking thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Viking is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.
Viking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Viking is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.#SUB#
Viking is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Viking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stark's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stark swings for the body but Viking moves out of range.
Viking avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Stark clinches.
Stark effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Viking pulls guard successfully.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
Stark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Viking not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viking is keeping the position for now.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Viking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Viking throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Viking looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Viking's head.
Brandon Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Viking.
Stark looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stark drops back looking for a leg! Viking is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Viking manages to kick Stark off! Stark jumps back into Viking's guard.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viking is keeping the position for now.
Stark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viking is keeping the position for now.
Techno Viking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Viking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Brandon Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stark throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Viking looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stark postures up in Viking's guard and throws a big left but Viking blocks it. #SUB#
Viking has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
Stark trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Viking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.#T4#
Stark wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Stark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stark 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gc 185
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.#CL#
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Stark.#TD2#
Stark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sackett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses. Stark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Stark!#REVB##SUB2#
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark pushes down on Sackett's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Sackett is defending well.
Sackett is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Stark trying to control the pace.
Sackett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sackett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sackett flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sackett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stark slows the pace down in half guard.
Stark blocks the strikes from Sackett.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sackett punching from the bottom.
Sackett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stark works his way into side control.
Sackett is not content to let Stark control the position.
Sackett misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sackett is looking for a sweep.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Stark taking a breather here.
Sackett gets back to half guard.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stark wants to pass to mount but Sackett is defending the position. #SUB2#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Sackett defends the submission attempt.
Stark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Sackett wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Stark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sackett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sackett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sackett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sackett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Sackett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stark wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Logan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sackett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Stark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Stark shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sackett wants to clinch but Stark slips to the side
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Stark closes the distance and pushes Sackett back into the cage.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sackett is keeping busy.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sackett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. #T1#
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Stark jumps guard but Sackett stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Logan Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sackett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Logan Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stark trying to stall but Sackett improves his position.
Stark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sackett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett. #TD2#
Stark pulls guard successfully.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark is trying to keep Sackett in close.
Sackett throws a strike but Stark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Sackett keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sackett lands some strikes from the bottom.
Sackett striking off his back but it's not causing Stark any problems. #T3#
Sackett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stark distracts Sackett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sackett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Stark 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.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Sackett is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark controls Sackett momentarily but Sackett frees himself. #T4#
Stark 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.
Sackett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sackett throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Stark has control of Sackett's left arm, preventing Sackett from doing any damage.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark is trying to control the position but Sackett postures up.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
Sackett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sackett lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sackett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stark - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Sackett tries to clinch
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Sackett tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sackett gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark. #TD2#
Stark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brandon Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Stark has his foot on Sackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sackett works his way back into a safe position though.
Sackett passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark gets full guard.#SUB2#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sackett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sackett postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Sackett works over Stark with some ground and pound from guard.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Sackett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.#SUB2#
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sackett is aware though and is defending well.
Sackett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark is still in real trouble! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Sackett landing some decent shots from guard.
Sackett gets to his feet and stands over Stark, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Stark felt that one! Sackett unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Stark from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Sackett!
A relieved looking Logan Sackett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
gc 178
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Stark has Willis up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Willis.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Willis.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but Stark blocks with his arms.
Stark tries to pull guard but Willis holds him up against the cage and eventually Stark drops back down to his feet.
Willis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Willis is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Willis.
Willis misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stark avoids it.
Willis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stark prevents a body shot from Willis. #TD#
Stark is fighting off a takedown attempt but Willis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stark to the mat. Stark regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Willis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Willis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Willis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Willis passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Willis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stark!
Stark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Willis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stark?
Willis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Willis unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Stark wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Willis celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Willis!
Dom Willis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gc168
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Braun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stark under the eye.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stark has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Braun moves out of range easily.
Braun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Braun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Braun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Braun.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braun. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Braun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark throws a push kick but Braun slaps the foot to one side.
Braun half committed to a counter leg kick.
Braun misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Stark has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Braun. #BC#
Braun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Stark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Braun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark tries to work over Braun's front leg with a kick but Braun checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Braun misses its target.
Stark slips a straight right by Braun.
Braun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Braun.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Braun.
Braun throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Braun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braun throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Braun gets tackled into the cage by Stark. Stark maintains the clinch.
Stark jumps guard but Braun stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Braun has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
A body shot lands from Braun.
Good body shot from Braun.
Braun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark blocks a body shot from Braun.
Braun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stark letting Braun take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Stark manages to pull guard.
Braun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Braun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Braun with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Braun is in close to Stark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Braun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Braun throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark controlling Braun's posture.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Braun from controlling successfully.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braun is one step ahead there.
Braun wanted to stand there but Stark had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Braun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Braun's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Braun connects with a couple of short punches.
Stark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Braun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braun trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bluto Braun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Braun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braun motions for Stark to come forward. Braun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stark is looking for the big counter here.
Stark scores with a punch to the head.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Braun.
Braun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Braun lands with a nice body punch.
Stark tries to bum rush Braun with a series of wild strikes but Braun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bluto Braun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark thows a leg kick but Braun checks it
and Braun counters with a good low kick that Stark was not able to check.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Braun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Braun can pounce on him.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Braun moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Braun moves out of range as Stark throws a body kick.
Stark lands a head kick. Braun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Braun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark is looking to clinch but Braun is avoiding it.
Braun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Braun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stark doesn't seem phased though.
Stark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Braun.
Stark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#KD#
Braun lands a big uppercut and Stark crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stark looks OK. Braun waves Stark back to his feet!#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braun is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Stark flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stark is out cold! Braun holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bluto Braun!
Bluto Braun is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bluto Braun thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 101: Trew vs Vatanen
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stolt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stark lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Stark clinches up with Stolt and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stolt.
Our sources have told us that Stolt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stolt misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Stolt.
Stolt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Stolt has him pressed against the cage.
Stolt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Stolt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stolt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark avoiding damage as Stolt throws knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark 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.
Stark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stark there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stark misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Stolt counters by clinching up.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stolt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stark obliges.
Stark jumps guard but Stolt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Verner Stolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Stolt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stolt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Stark misses with a body punch.
Stolt scores with a hook to the body.
Stolt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
Stolt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stolt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Stolt being controlled against the cage.
Stolt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stark.
Stolt can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
#T3#
Stolt can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Stark prevents a body shot from Stolt.
Stolt letting Stark take a breather here.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Stolt avoids the damage to the body.
Stolt lands a shot to the body.
Stark crunches a lovely knee into Stolt's ribcage.
Stolt lands a knee to the head.
Stolt is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stolt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stolt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stark lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Stolt pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stolt.
A right handed body shot lands from Stolt.
Stolt misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Stark jumps guard and drags Stolt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Stolt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stolt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stark avoids the body shot from Stolt.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stolt.
Stolt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stark throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Stolt to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verner Stolt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stark'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.
#R2#
Stolt throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Stolt throws an off balance right hand
and Stark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark throws a big counter head kick but Stolt avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Stolt clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stolt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark prevents a body shot from Stolt.
Stark wants to take the fight to the mat but Stolt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Verner Stolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Stark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stolt walks away with a smile on his face. Stark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stolt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Stolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Stolt misses with a hook.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Stolt.
Stolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Stolt.
Nice shot lands for Stark.
Stolt blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Stolt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stolt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stolt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stark fails to pull guard.
Verner Stolt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stolt lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Stolt avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Stolt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Stark blocks a body shot from Stolt.
Stolt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stolt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Stark drags the fight down to the ground.
Stark pulls Stolt in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Stolt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stolt misses with a hook
and Stolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Stolt rushes Stark and presses him up against the cage.
Stark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stolt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stolt.
Stolt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stolt is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stolt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stolt misses with a knee to the head.
Stark taking a breather.
Stolt trying to land knees to the body.
Stolt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stolt misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Stark pulls Stolt into guard.
Stark has a closed guard, preventing Stolt from standing up. #T4#
Stolt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Stolt defends easily.
Stolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stolt is one step ahead there.
Stark has a closed guard, preventing Stolt from standing up.
Stark controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verner Stolt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stark's cut.
That's time! Stolt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stolt.
Stolt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stark slips under a jab.
Stark slips a straight right by Stolt.
Stolt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stolt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark wants to counter with a clinch but Stolt pushes him away.#CL2#
Stark moves into the clinch.
Stark looking to slow down the pace here.
Stolt tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Stolt back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt lands a shoulder strike.
Stark tries to pull guard but Stolt holds him up against the cage and eventually Stark drops back down to his feet.
Stolt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Stolt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stolt lands a good knee to the midsection. Stark won't want to take too many of those.
Stark has Stolt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stolt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stolt.
Stolt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stolt misses with a body punch.
Stolt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Stolt - that landed with a thud.
Stark taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Verner Stolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Stolt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stark is trying to maintain a safe position but Stolt gets an underhook and turns Stark into the cage.
Stolt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stark is defending well for now.
Brandon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stolt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Stolt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stolt moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.#CL#
Stolt gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Stark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stolt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stolt lands a nice uppercut.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stolt is defending well for now.
Stolt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards. #ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stolt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stolt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Stolt finish him?
Stolt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stark tries to pull guard but Stolt won't allow it.
Stolt lands a big knee! That's hurt Stark! Oh, he's all over the place! Stolt lands another knee that sends Stark to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verner Stolt!
Verner Stolt 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.
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Event:
HFC 95:Tavares vs Miller
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Gomez is looking to land body kicks.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez moves out of range of the leg kick from Stark.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Stark.
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark wants to counter with a clinch but Gomez pushes him away.
Stark connects with the punch.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Gomez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomez throws a low kick, looking for Stark's leg but Stark calmly moves out of range.
Stark looks for the body kick but Gomez saw that one coming.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark 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. #TD2#
Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gomez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gomez's guard now, I'm sure.
Gomez has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Gomez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Stark won't allow Gomez to sweep him here.
Stark passes into half guard.
Stark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gomez won't allow Stark to pass to mount.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
Gomez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomez trying to control here.
Stark is taking a breather. Gomez 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.
Gomez is positioning himself well to prevent Stark advancing to mount.
Gomez tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Stark content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez keeping control of the position.
Gomez wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gomez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stark controlling the action here.
Gomez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stark.
Stark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Stark is working for a kimura but Gomez is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Still in half guard, Stark seems content to control.
Gomez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stark is working for a kimura but Gomez is defending it quite comfortably.
Stark is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stark avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Stark moves forwards but Gomez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stark thuds his shin into the meat of Gomez's side.
Gomez avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Stark.
And Gomez counters with a quick kick to the body but Stark blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Stark as he connects with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gomez - that will leave a mark!
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Gomez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stark counters with an inside leg kick.
Osvaldo Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been informed that Stark has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A clash of legs there as Gomez blocks the low kick.#T2#
Gomez misses the jab.
Stark throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez lands with a shot to the body.
Gomez moves out of range as Stark throws a body kick.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Stark lands a slapping body shot.
Gomez is looking to slow Stark down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stark misses with a body kick.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Gomez swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Gomez thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gomez.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gomez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gomez throws a sloppy body shot
and Stark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
Gomez is looking to wear down Stark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Stark gets a clinch. #T4#
Stark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomez smiles and moves away.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Gomez sees coming a mile off.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Stark finds it's way through Gomez's defenses.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark looks for the body kick but Gomez saw that one coming.
Gomez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomez swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
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 Osvaldo Gomez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Gomez counters by clinching up.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gomez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stark.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Stark shoots in.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
Gomez throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range. #T1#
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomez cracks Stark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gomez misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Stark rushes Gomez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stark is working for takedown but Gomez is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Gomez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Osvaldo Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Gomez works Stark's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Stark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stark defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Gomez moves out of range of the leg kick from Stark.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Osvaldo Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gomez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Stark steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gomez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stark replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gomez blocks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gomez.
As Gomez backs off Stark throws a huge counter combo but Gomez manages to avoid it all.
Stark thows a body kick. Gomez tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez throws out a powerful jab.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez checks a low kick from Stark.
Stark connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osvaldo Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomez 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osvaldo Gomez!
A relieved looking Osvaldo Gomez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RBFC 90:Karjalainen vs Tavares
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Charles moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Stark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Charles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Charles.
Stark is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stark struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Charles throws an elbow but Stark slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1##SUB#
Charles tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Charles's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Charles grinds an elbow into Stark's temple.
Charles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Charles's best efforts.
Stark is staying active underneath Charles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Charles is really struggling to control Stark but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Charles is controlling the pace.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Charles tries to pass to full mount but Stark defends it.
Charles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stark tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.#SUB#
Charles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Charles eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Charles. #T3#
Charles throwing shots but Stark is blocking nicely.
Stark looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stark looks for the body kick but Charles saw that one coming.
Charles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark connects with a single shot there.
Charles throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Charles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Charles.#CL#
Charles forces Stark back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Charles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stark is trying to keep an underhook but Charles manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Charles is working for a kimura but Stark is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Charles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark has a hand on Charles's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Charles takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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!
Stark tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
Stark in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark working to try and regain half guard.
Stark taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles 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#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stark 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 Charles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Charles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stark enables Charles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Charles preventing the sweep.
Charles cracks Stark with a solid left hand.
Charles preventing the sweep.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Charles is looking for a triangle but Stark pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stark controlling from the top position.
Danny Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Charles keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Charles has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position.
Stark trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Charles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has Charles in his guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Charles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark has his hands on Charles's head, controlling the position.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark has control of Charles's left arm, preventing Charles from doing any damage.
Stark is trying to keep Charles in close.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Stark pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stark throws a chopping leg kick but Charles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Charles gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.
Charles being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Charles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stark! #REVB##T4##SUB2#
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
Stark working away.
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 Danny Charles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Charles takes one to the side of the head.
Danny Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away.
Charles wants to clinch.
Charles throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Charles misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Charles feints and as Stark raises his hands in defense, Charles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark is trying to control the position but Charles postures up. #T1#
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Charles is in close to Stark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stark is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
Stark is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Charles slips an elbow through the middle.
Brandon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stark preventing the sweep.
Stark wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Stark wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet. #SUB#
Charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Charles controlling the position.
Charles 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.
Stark works over Charles with some ground and pound from guard.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Charles is trying to control the position but Stark postures up.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Charles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charles manages to avoid it.
Charles throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Stark lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Charles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stark!
Danny Charles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stark is trying to improve his position.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark dodges the ground and pound from Charles.
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 Danny Charles.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Charles!
Danny Charles very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
RBFC 84:Tavares vs Yamamoto 2
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Stark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Stark.
Gomez jabs Stark right on the nose. Stark blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Stark wants to slow Gomez down by chopping away at his legs.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomez finish him?
Gomez cracks Stark with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Stark tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gomez pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Stark is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osvaldo Gomez!
An out of breath Osvaldo Gomez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 81:Grabonzo vs Snodgrass
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Stark cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas walks into a jab.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Stark clinches with his opponent.
Stark has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Stark misses.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Stark.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Stark checks it.
Thomas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stark swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Stark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas jabs at Stark's body.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Stark.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.#TD#
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Thomas is defending well.
Stark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thomas for as long as he can get away with.
Stark wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy. #SU#
Stark stands up from half guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing. #ROC2#
Stark is rocked!
Stark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Stark seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Stark looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stark.
Stark is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stark wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Tim Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Jab, jab by Stark - just one landing. #CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Stark has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Stark manages to break the clinch.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stark jabs at Thomas's body.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
#CL#
Stark instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Stark moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas throws a front kick that sends Stark stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark tries to clinch up.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thomas.#CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Thomas clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Stark closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stark eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas 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.
A close round but Tim Thomas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Tim Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Stark there.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stark circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
Stark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Thomas.
Stark throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stark throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stark thinking.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Thomas! Stark is out on his feet! Thomas rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Stark is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Stark is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Thomas!
Tim Thomas 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.
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Event:
HFC 75: Marston vs Romero
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Angstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Stark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Angstrom on the side of the head.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. Angstrom moves away and avoids it.
Angstrom moves away from the strike by Stark.
Angstrom attempts a counter takedown but Stark avoids it well and moves away.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Angstrom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Angstrom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stark, as that shot connected.
Angstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angstrom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angstrom. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angstrom shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Angstrom.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Angstrom defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Angstrom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
Stark throws a hook but Angstrom blocks it.
Angstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark throws out a counter right but Angstrom avoids it with no problem.
Stark throws a hook but Angstrom blocks it.#T1#
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Angstrom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Angstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brandon Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. Angstrom moves away and avoids it.
Angstrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Angstrom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Stark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Angstrom walks into a straight right hand from Stark.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Angstrom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away.
Stark digs a good body shot into Angstrom's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Angstrom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Stark.
Jab, jab by Stark - just one landing.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Angstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Angstrom misses with a takedown attempt - Stark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Angstrom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stark's guard.#SUB2#
Angstrom looking to improve position, pressing down on Stark's thigh with his hand. Stark seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Angstrom paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Angstrom's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Stark picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 63:Wowie vs Bradford
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
That kick from Tiernan tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stark slips under a jab from Tiernan.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiernan.
Tiernan tries to counter by clinching up but Stark breaks away and moves out of range.
Tiernan misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Tiernan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiernan.
Nice jab there from Tiernan.
Tiernan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Stark scores with a hook.
Tiernan misses with a wild combination.
A clash of legs there as Tiernan blocks the low kick.
Tiernan fakes the leg kick and cracks Stark in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tiernan back to the cage. Stark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Tiernan is out of range.
Tiernan moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiernan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Tiernan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stark manages to circle out of the way.
Stark misses with the combination.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
Tiernan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Tiernan tries to counter by clinching up but Stark breaks away and moves out of range.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tiernan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Stark scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stark throws a jab when Tiernan was well out of range.
Stark 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.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiernan.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark cracks Tiernan with a good jab.
Good work by Tiernan as he checks the leg kick.
Tiernan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Stark. #T2#
Stark checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark wants to slow Tiernan down by chopping away at his legs.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiernan 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.
Jab from Tiernan.
A big left from Tiernan misses.
Stark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tiernan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stark eats them both and turns towards Tiernan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Tiernan drops Stark with a big left hand! Stark is injured, injured bad! Tiernan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Tiernan!
A very excited looking Conor Tiernan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Edilhson forces Stark back against the cage and clinches.
Edilhson scores with a shoulder strike.
Edilhson misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Edilhson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Edilhson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark wants to land a leg kick but Edilhson is out of range.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Stark connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Stark takes a swing at Edilhson's ribcage but misses.
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edilhson blocks the body kick.
Stark scores with a punch to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.#CL2#
Edilhson forces Stark back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edilhson. #T1#
Stark tries to break the clinch but Edilhson is controlling the position.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Edilhson is controlling him.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Stark has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stark blocks an elbow strike.
Edilhson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Edilhson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Edilhson clinches.
Edilhson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Stark manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Edilhson.
Edilhson staying out of range there.
Edilhson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Stark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Edilhson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark misses with a hook. Edilhson ducked under it nicely.
Stark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Stark is rocked!
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edilhson.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Edilhson clinches. #BC#
Stark manages to break the clinch.
Stark misses with a hook.
Edilhson lands a two punch combo.
Edilhson ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Edilhson avoids the body shot from Stark.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark blocks a head kick by Edilhson.
Stark gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Edilhson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stark is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmundo Edilhson!
Our winner, Edmundo Edilhson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Richards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.#CUT#
It looks like Alden Richards has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Richards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark fires out a quick counter leg kick but Richards just manages to avoid it.
Richards wants to clinch.
Stark with a jab.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD#
Stark cracks Richards with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stark has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Richards to stand back up!#ROC#
Richards is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Stark finish him?
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stark looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Stark backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Richards's temple! It sends Richards violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Stark celebrates and the doctors try to help Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 16:Poole Vs Angelo
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Cooper throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Cooper throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Stark wants to counter with a clinch but Cooper pushes him away.
Cooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark punishes Cooper's body with a nice straight punch.
Stark slips under a jab.
As Cooper backs off Stark throws a huge counter combo but Cooper manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Cooper feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Stark.
Cooper misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Stark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cooper wants to stand up but Stark is controlling him.
Stark wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Cooper wants to stand but Stark is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Stark wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving. #ES#
Cooper has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stark off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stark tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cooper.
Cooper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stark tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Cooper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cooper cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cooper misses with a body shot.
Cooper misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Cooper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been told by Cooper's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Stark.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vincent Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.#CL#
Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Cooper. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
Cooper is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cooper fails to land.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body.
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Cooper lands a body punch.
Stark prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Cooper.
Stark wants a takedown.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him?
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!
Stark blocking some punches.
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Cooper.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Cooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Cooper.
Cooper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cooper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stark's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stark drops to his knees and Cooper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Cooper!
In his post fight interview, Vincent Cooper started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UGD 11: 2000 Seater
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Lewis throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Lewis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Stark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Lewis's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stark.
Lewis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stark.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Stark feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark scores with a jab to the head.
Lewis lands a body shot.
Jab by Lewis.
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!
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.#CL#
Lewis rushes Stark and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Lewis as the two fighters clinch.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.#T2#
Lewis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Lewis on the inside.
Lewis tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
Lewis tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis with a hook.#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Lewis closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Stark! Lewis dives in looking to finish! Stark is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Lewis!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Lewis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UGD 8:Shevchenko Vs Rocca
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fietsora pinned against the cage. Fietsora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Stark gets a takedown into half guard.
Stark wants to control but Fietsora is keeping him busy.
Fietsora tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fietsora keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is thwarting Fietsora's attempts to control the position.
Stark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Fietsora is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark stops Fietsora from getting back to his feet.
Stark prevents Fietsora from improving his position.
Fietsora keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fietsora is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DJs Locker, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fietsora tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Fietsora is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fietsora manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stark postures up in Fietsora's guard and throws a big left but Fietsora blocks it.
Fietsora looking for a sweep. Not yet Fietsora, not yet.
Stark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fietsora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fietsora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stark just manages to avoid it.
Stark slips under a jab from Fietsora.
Fietsora blocks the body kick.
Fietsora tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it. #T3#
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fietsora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fietsora misses with a body shot.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Fietsora counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Fietsora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Fietsora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark misses with the combination.
Stark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fietsora wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Fietsora throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Fietsora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.#T4#
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fietsora can pounce on him.
Fietsora misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fietsora manages to avoid it.
Romulus Fietsora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fietsora misses with a low kick.
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Fietsora counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Stark pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Fietsora from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fietsora gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fietsora throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Stark will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fietsora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark throws the left hand but Fietsora avoids the punch easily.
Fietsora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark wants to counter the offense by Fietsora and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Stark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fietsora's guard.
Fietsora trying to control the position.
Fietsora pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Stark wants to control from the top but Fietsora keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Fietsora.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fietsora is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fietsora is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Fietsora slips an elbow through the middle.
Fietsora in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fietsora makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fietsora's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fietsora stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Fietsora slips nicely into half guard.
Fietsora works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stark can't escape the position.
#T2#
Stark wants to control but Fietsora is having none of it.
Fietsora lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fietsora controlling the position easily from mount.
Stark tries to hold on but Fietsora pushes him away.
Fietsora with a couple of short strikes.
Fietsora connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fietsora raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Fietsora has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stark is still in real trouble! Can Fietsora finish him?#T3#
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Fietsora breaks from Stark's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fietsora trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Fietsora lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fietsora takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fietsora cracks Stark with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stark wants to hold on but Fietsora pushes him away.
Stark taking shots to the head.
Stark taking shots to the head.
Fietsora postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Stark in real trouble here! The ref calls for Stark to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romulus Fietsora!
Romulus Fietsora retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
UGD 3:Harada Vs Wyatt
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Zavurov has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
Zavurov pushes off an throws an elbow but Stark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zavurov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zavurov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
Stark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
Stark tries to pull guard but Zavurov won't allow it.
#TD#
Zavurov manages to pull guard.
Zavurov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stark passes Zavurov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zavurov is not content to let Stark control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zavurov pushes Stark off looking to stand but Stark dives back in and keeps control.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zavurov keeps working.
Zavurov tries to kick Stark off in order to stand up. Stark Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Zavurov is trying to buck Stark off.
Zavurov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Stark avoids the strikes from the bottom by Zavurov.
Zavurov taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ES#
Zavurov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy body kick from Stark
and Zavurov counters with a thumping low kick.
Zavurov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark wants to counter the offense by Zavurov and move into the clinch position.
Stark looks to land a body kick but Zavurov moved away.#CL#
Zavurov takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark tries for a takedown but Zavurov manages to get underhooks.
Shamil Zavurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Zavurov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark tries a body shot but Zavurov blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Zavurov.
Zavurov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zavurov misses with some punches.
#T2#
Zavurov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Stark tightens his grip and picks Zavurov up, before dumping him to the ground. Zavurov manages to land in guard.
Stark is standing up over Zavurov. Zavurov looks to escape but Stark dives into side control.
#REVR#
Zavurov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stark landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stark trying to control the action but Zavurov is working from the bottom.
Zavurov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Zavurov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stark has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zavurov is pushing Stark's head away, looking to escape. Stark manages to hold on to the position though.
Zavurov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Stark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zavurov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stark is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stark controlling from mount.
Zavurov is trying to stand.
Stark lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stark pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stark can't control as he wanted to and Zavurov manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #ES#
Zavurov kicks Stark off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Zavurov has managed to clinch.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Zavurov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zavurov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Zavurov.
Stark is looking for the big counter here.#T4##CL#
Zavurov clinches.
Zavurov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A shot in the inside from Zavurov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zavurov's brow.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov throws a head punch that misses.
Stark creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zavurov misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Stark is trying to trip Zavurov. He has hold of a leg but Zavurov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stark persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stark connects with a couple of short punches.
Zavurov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stark chips away with some ground and pound.
Stark prevents Zavurov from getting back to his feet.
Stark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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 Shamil Zavurov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Zavurov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Stark manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stark has a closed guard, preventing Zavurov from standing up. #SU#
Stark is working an open guard so Zavurov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zavurov moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Zavurov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.#TD2#
Zavurov gets caught napping as Stark dives in and scores a takedown. Zavurov manages to retain guard.
Stark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stark avoids the strikes from the bottom by Zavurov.
Zavurov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark trying to control the action but Zavurov is working from the bottom.
Stark looks up at the clock and then as Zavurov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stark smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Zavurov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stark has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zavurov is trying to buck Stark off.
Stark takes a little break here. Zavurov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zavurov pushes Stark away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stark gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES#
Zavurov sneaks out the side door and pushes Stark away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Stark moves into range and clinches up with Zavurov.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamil Zavurov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Stark jumps into guard, dragging Zavurov to the mat.
#ES2#
Stark has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zavurov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stark blocking some punches.
Zavurov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Stark lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zavurov misses with the head strike.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Zavurov controls his hands.
Zavurov has Stark pressed against the cage.
Zavurov throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark is working for takedown but Zavurov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zavurov misses with the head strike.
Zavurov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards.
A short uppercut from Zavurov.
Zavurov can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Zavurov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zavurov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zavurov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zavurov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zavurov throws a head punch that misses.
Stark can't get the takedown.
Shamil Zavurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.#TD2#
Stark wants the takedown. Zavurov is fighting it off but Stark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zavurov's guard against the cage.
Zavurov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stark won't allow Zavurov to get back to his feet.
Zavurov keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark stops Zavurov from standing up.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark wants to control from the top but Zavurov keeps moving.
Brandon Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Stark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES#
Zavurov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stark presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zavurov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Zavurov looking to slow down the pace here.
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Zavurov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Zavurov has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Zavurov avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zavurov.
Stark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zavurov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zavurov tries to clinch up.
Zavurov sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Zavurov avoids it this time.
Stark throws a head kick but Zavurov moves out of range.
Zavurov is looking to clinch.
Stark is looking for the big counter here.
A leg kick checked by Zavurov.
Zavurov tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark wants to counter the offense by Zavurov and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Stark clinches up with Zavurov and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zavurov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zavurov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stark.
Zavurov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zavurov is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zavurov moves into the clinch.
Zavurov has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Zavurov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zavurov blocking some punches.
Zavurov avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the cage.
#T1#
Zavurov gets underhooks to prevent Stark's takedown attempt.
Zavurov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zavurov.
Stark is looking for a takedown.
Shamil Zavurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Zavurov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Zavurov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zavurov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Stark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zavurov landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Stark is working an open guard so Zavurov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zavurov wants to clinch but Stark slips to the side
and Stark counters with a series of strikes. Zavurov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Zavurov.#T2#
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zavurov pinned against the cage. Zavurov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Zavurov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zavurov blocks a head kick by Stark.
#CL#
Zavurov rushes Stark and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Zavurov lands with a short shot to the head.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Zavurov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stark is looking for a takedown.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
Stark working aggressively here.
#BC#
Zavurov breaks from the clinch.
Zavurov closes the distance but Stark moves to the side #TD2#
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Zavurov wants to get back to his feet.
Stark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zavurov wants to get back to his feet.
Stark is keen to just control but Zavurov is a slippery customer.
Zavurov wants to get back to his feet.
Zavurov is not content to let Stark control the position.
Zavurov is looking to escape.
Zavurov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shamil Zavurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zavurov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stark circles away.
Stark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zavurov tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zavurov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Stark darts in and clinches Zavurov up against the cage.
Zavurov is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
Zavurov tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
Zavurov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Zavurov tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zavurov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Stark has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zavurov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Zavurov is taking damage to the body and head.
Zavurov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Stark trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zavurov doesn't escape.
Zavurov is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stark 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Stark!
After winning the bout, Brandon Stark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Stark tries to clinch up.
Stark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stark ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson. #ROC2#
Stark is rocked!
and Johnson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stark! He's just covering up as Johnson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, DeShawn Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Frazier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Frazier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stark trying to control here.
Frazier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frazier misses with a head shot. Stark uses the momentum to regain guard.
Frazier looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frazier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Frazier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frazier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Stark keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Frazier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frazier stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frazier. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frazier wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Stark is trying to control the position but Frazier postures up.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frazier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Frazier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head.#T2#
Stark keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frazier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stark trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frazier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Frazier trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Frazier prevents Stark from getting back to his feet.
Frazier won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Frazier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frazier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frazier trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Frazier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frazier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frazier landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Frazier wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Frazier is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Frazier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frazier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Frazier advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark is pressing down on Frazier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Frazier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Frazier or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stark! But no joy.#CL2#
Stark clinches up with Frazier and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Frazier controls the action.
#TD#
Frazier has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stark regains guard immediately.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frazier is one step ahead there.
Frazier with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frazier wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frazier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Frazier.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frazier holds on and takes a little breather.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frazier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.
Frazier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frazier is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Frazier works over Stark with some ground and pound from guard.
Stark 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.
Jimmy Frazier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frazier defends it easily.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Frazier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frazier's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frazier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frazier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frazier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frazier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frazier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Frazier stands up over Stark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Frazier working some strikes from top position.
Stark is still in real trouble! Can Frazier finish him?
Frazier postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Stark covers up, he's hurt! Frazier keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Frazier and the ref steps in to end the fight! Frazier can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Frazier!
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Patrick Kenzie and Brandon Stark. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Patrick Kenzie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kenzie takes the fight into the clinch.
Stark pulls guard.
Kenzie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kenzie (3) vs (0) Stark
Kenzie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kenzie is just content to waste time from the top position. Stark takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenzie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Kenzie from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenzie looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie is working hard here to advance position.
Kenzie trying to move into half guard but instead Stark has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kenzie (3) vs (2) Stark
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenzie keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark won't allow Kenzie to sweep him here.
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kenzie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kenzie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kenzie! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kenzie (7) vs (2) Stark
Stark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Stark can't do much from the bottom here.
Kenzie is trying to get an arm triangle but Stark is defending well.
Stark prevents Kenzie from moving into mount.
Kenzie tries to advance position but instead Stark slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie is looking to pass Stark's guard but actually Stark recovers to full guard.
Kenzie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kenzie postures up.
Kenzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark has control of Kenzie's left arm, preventing Kenzie from doing any damage.
Kenzie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kenzie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenzie pushing down on Stark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Kenzie.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Kenzie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kenzie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kenzie is pressing down on Stark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stark is holding on for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie uses his free foot to push down on Stark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stark. Score +3 for passing guard: Kenzie (10) vs (2) Stark
Kenzie controlling his opponent.
Kenzie is trying to control here but Stark has managed to regain half guard.
Kenzie is looking to advance position but Stark won't allow it.
Kenzie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Kenzie has control of the leg.
Kenzie is stalling here. Stark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kenzie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kenzie (10) vs (6) Stark
You can see the frustration on Kenzie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stark is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kenzie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kenzie is not content to let Stark control the position.
Stark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenzie keeps working.
Kenzie struggling a bit here.
Stark goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kenzie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stark's guard! Nice work there by Kenzie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kenzie (12) vs (6) Stark
Kenzie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kenzie wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stark's guard.
Stark looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kenzie passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kenzie (15) vs (6) Stark
Kenzie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stark manages to get back to half guard.
Kenzie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kenzie (18) vs (6) Stark
Kenzie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kenzie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kenzie is trying to get an arm triangle but Stark is defending well.
Kenzie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stark's legs.
Stark gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kenzie (20) vs (6) Stark
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to control but Kenzie is having none of it.
Stark has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kenzie's lack of action.
Kenzie is looking for a kimura here.
Kenzie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stark moves into full guard.
Kenzie preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stark trying to control the position.
Kenzie trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Kenzie looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kenzie (20) vs (8) Stark
Kenzie trying to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenzie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kenzie keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Kenzie has control of Stark's left arm, preventing Stark from doing any damage.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stark is stalling in the full guard.
Stark looking to sit in guard and control but Kenzie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kenzie (22) vs (8) Stark
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kenzie (22) vs (10) Stark
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Kenzie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kenzie (24) vs (10) Stark
Kenzie wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Kenzie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kenzie (27) vs (10) Stark
Kenzie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kenzie (29) vs (10) Stark
Kenzie avoids the attempt from Stark to control.
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
Kenzie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stark is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenzie avoids the attempt from Stark to control.
Kenzie trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenzie takes the fight on points by 29 to 10.
After winning the bout, Patrick Kenzie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darragh Kelly and Brandon Stark. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darragh Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stark tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stark manages to circle out of the way.
Kelly tries to keep at a distance but Stark has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kelly decides to pull guard.
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stark stands and throws Kelly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (0) vs (3) Stark
Stark is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kelly looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stark gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kelly is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stark lets go of the hold and Kelly can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Stark!
An out of breath Brandon Stark thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Augusto Bamusto and Brandon Stark. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Augusto Bamusto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bamusto misses with a takedown attempt
and Stark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stark.
Bamusto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bamusto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Bamusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamusto shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark wants to counter with a clinch but Bamusto pushes him away.
Bamusto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stark counters by clinching up.
Stark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bamusto is defending well.
Stark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bamusto (0) vs (2) Stark
Stark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bamusto holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark passes Bamusto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stark prevents Bamusto from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark controlling the pace.
Stark works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bamusto (0) vs (5) Stark
Stark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bamusto is looking to escape.
Bamusto can't escape the position.
Bamusto is working hard here to advance position.
Stark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bamusto is looking to escape.
Stark controlling from the full mount.
Bamusto is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for a guillotine from mount but Bamusto is having none of it.
Stark tries to control but Bamusto wriggling away.
Stark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bamusto is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Bamusto wants to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
Stark looking to control but Bamusto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bamusto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stark moves into full mount! Bamusto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bamusto (0) vs (8) Stark
Stark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bamusto is desperately trying to improve his position but Stark has a good base and remains in mount.
Bamusto is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Bamusto tries to reverse the position but Stark maintains control.
Stark trying to control but Bamusto is having none of it.
Bamusto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stark wants to control the pace but Bamusto is squirming around nicely.
Stark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bamusto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamusto is working to get back to half guard.
Stark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bamusto is looking to escape.
Bamusto wants to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
Bamusto regains half guard.
Stark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bamusto keeps working.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bamusto tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stark is thwarting Bamusto's attempts to control the position.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Bamusto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stark's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bamusto (4) vs (8) Stark
Bamusto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bamusto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stark knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stark for a finish.
Bamusto is persistently looking for the submission but Stark is defending it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to control the position but Bamusto manages to sink in the hooks.
Bamusto working for the choke.
I really don't envy Stark right now.
Bamusto tightening his grip on Stark, looking for the choke.
Bamusto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stark is defending well though. Bamusto let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamusto avoiding Stark 's attempts to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bamusto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stark manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bamusto's guard. Nice work there by Stark.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamusto (4) vs (10) Stark
Bamusto looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
Bamusto keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Bamusto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bamusto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bamusto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stark controls the pace.
Bamusto trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Stark trying to control but Bamusto is working from the bottom.
Bamusto keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Bamusto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stark stays in close to Bamusto's body and controls the position.
Stark wants to control from the top but Bamusto keeps moving.
Stark pushing down on Bamusto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bamusto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stark wants to control but Bamusto is keeping him busy.
Stark is controlling the pace.
Bamusto trying to control from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bamusto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bamusto keeps working.
Bamusto wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bamusto keeps working.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Bamusto trying to control but Stark postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bamusto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bamusto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Stark wants to control from the top but Bamusto keeps moving.
Bamusto has control of Stark's left arm, preventing Stark from doing any damage.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bamusto is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to control but Bamusto is working from the bottom.
Stark is pushing down on Bamusto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bamusto is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bamusto wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.
Stark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bamusto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bamusto keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Bamusto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bamusto's guard.
Stark is looking to advance position but Bamusto won't allow it.
Stark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bamusto is not content to let Stark control the position.
Stark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bamusto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bamusto trying to control but Stark postures up.
Bamusto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bamusto is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bamusto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Stark wants to take a breather but Bamusto is having none of it.
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
Stark prevents Bamusto from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stark wins on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Brandon Stark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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