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Event:
Anniversary Apocolypse
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Stack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destrowicz manages to avoid it.
Stack throws a shot from downtown. Destrowicz moves away and avoids it.
Stack misses with a hook.
Stack misses with a lunging right hand
letting Destrowicz counter with a right hand.
Stack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destrowicz.
Stack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Destrowicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Destrowicz lands with a cross.
Stack misses with the combination.
Destrowicz misses with an uppercut.
Stack wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destrowicz. Stack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Short Stack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Destrowicz slips a jab from Stack.
Stack throws an off balance right hand
and Destrowicz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Destrowicz misses with a lunging right hand
and Stack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Stack looks to land a left hand but Destrowicz moved out of range nicely.
Destrowicz punishes Stack's body with a nice straight punch.
Destrowicz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Destrowicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stack moves away.
A slow jab from Stack misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Destrowicz! But no joy.
Stack misses with an uppercut
and Stack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stack throws a right hand that misses
and Stack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Destrowicz misses with a hook
#CL#
and Stack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stack.
Destrowicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destrowicz's elbow.
Destrowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Destrowicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destrowicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stack blocks an uppercut.
Stack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Destrowicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Destrowicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Stack tries to work over Destrowicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Destrowicz blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Stack.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Destrowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destrowicz scores with a shot to the side of Stack's head.
Destrowicz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stack fails to land.
Destrowicz blocking some punches.
Destrowicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stack lands with a right to the head.
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stack working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Destrowicz.
Stack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Destrowicz prevents a body shot from Stack.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Destrowicz dominated that round.
That's time! Stack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Stack clinches with his opponent.
Stack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stack blocking some punches.
A short left from Destrowicz.
Stack tries to throw a body punch but Destrowicz avoids it by throwing Stack back against the cage.
Destrowicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Destrowicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Destrowicz lands a left hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Short Stack has been cut.
Destrowicz blocks an uppercut.
Destrowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Stack.
Stack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destrowicz misses with the head strike.
Destrowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Destrowicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destrowicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Destrowicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Stack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destrowicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stack misses with a punch to the body.
Stack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stack lands a hook that snaps the head of Destrowicz backwards. #T1#
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Destrowicz.
Still in the clinch, Destrowicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destrowicz backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stack.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stack.
Destrowicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Destrowicz.
A head punch on the inside from Destrowicz fails to land.
Stack misses with a punch on the inside.
Destrowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Destrowicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stack's elbow.
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Destrowicz.
Stack misses with the head strike.
Destrowicz tries to work over Stack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Destrowicz.
Destrowicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Destrowicz working aggressively here.
Stack working aggressively here.
#T2#
Stack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Destrowicz lands a shoulder strike.
Stack lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destrowicz prevents a body shot from Stack.
Destrowicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destrowicz misses with some punches.
Destrowicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Destrowicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrzej Destrowicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Destrowicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Destrowicz lands an uppercut.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stack blocking some punches.
Destrowicz stalling against the cage.
Stack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Destrowicz scores with a shot to the side of Stack's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Destrowicz.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Destrowicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Destrowicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Short Stack's cut.
That's time! Stack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Stack misses with a lunging right hand
and Destrowicz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stack.
Destrowicz looks to land a right hand but Stack moved out of range.
Destrowicz throws a hook but Stack blocks it.
Stack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destrowicz misses with a wild body shot.
Stack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Destrowicz blocks a jab.
Destrowicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Stack.
Destrowicz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destrowicz misses with a body shot
and Stack counters with a nice uppercut.
Destrowicz slips a straight right by Stack.
Stack slips a straight right by Destrowicz.
It looked like Stack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Destrowicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stack is just out of range.
Destrowicz connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Destrowicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Stack's head.
Stack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Destrowicz's head backwards.
Destrowicz misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Stack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Stack.
Still in the clinch, Destrowicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stack tries to work over Destrowicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Destrowicz lands a body shot.
Stack works on Destrowicz's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Destrowicz fails to land.
Destrowicz misses with a punch to the body.
Destrowicz prevents a body shot from Stack.
Destrowicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stack backwards.
Destrowicz misses with some punches.
Destrowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stack misses with some punches.
Destrowicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stack misses with some punches.
#T2#
Destrowicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Destrowicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Stack backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Stack.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Destrowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stack is leaning against Destrowicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stack blocking some punches.
Stack lands a nice shot to the body.
Stack presses Destrowicz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Destrowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Stack.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Destrowicz scores with a shot to the side of Stack's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stack.
Destrowicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destrowicz blocks an uppercut.
Stack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stack can't find room to land a body shot as Destrowicz controls the action.
Destrowicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Andrzej Destrowicz just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Short Stack'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.
#R4#
Stack wants to clinch up but Destrowicz keeps it at a distance.
Stack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Destrowicz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stack scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Stack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stack struggles to land a body shot inside as Destrowicz controls his hands.
Destrowicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
Destrowicz misses with a punch to the body.
Stack is leaning against Destrowicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Destrowicz lands a right hand.
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Destrowicz.
A head punch on the inside from Stack fails to land.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Destrowicz misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Stack.
Stack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stack misses with some punches.
Stack tries to throw a body punch but Destrowicz avoids it by throwing Stack back against the cage. #T1#
Destrowicz working aggressively here.
Stack lands with a light punch inside.
Destrowicz pushes Stack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stack misses with the head strike.
Stack throws a head punch that misses.
Stack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Destrowicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destrowicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stack tries to throw a body punch but Destrowicz avoids it by throwing Stack back against the cage.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Destrowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Destrowicz.
Stack lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stack.
Stack scores with a shot to the side of Destrowicz's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stack tries to work over Destrowicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Stack is leaning against Destrowicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Destrowicz.
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Destrowicz.
A head punch on the inside from Stack fails to land.
Stack misses with some punches.
Destrowicz misses with some punches.
Destrowicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stack blocking some punches.
Stack misses with some punches.
Stack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Destrowicz lands with a light punch inside.
Destrowicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Stack controls his hands.
Destrowicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stack backwards.
A short uppercut from Destrowicz.
Destrowicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Destrowicz lands a right hand.
Stack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destrowicz backwards.
Destrowicz working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Andrzej Destrowicz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Short Stack's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Stack throws an off balance right hand
and Destrowicz counters with a straight right hand.
Andrzej Destrowicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Destrowicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stack.
Destrowicz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Destrowicz misses the shot to the body.
Stack takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Destrowicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destrowicz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destrowicz manages to avoid it.
Destrowicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Stack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stack cracks Destrowicz with an open hand slap.
Stack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Destrowicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Destrowicz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrzej Destrowicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Destrowicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stack throws the left hand but Destrowicz avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Destrowicz.
Stack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destrowicz moves away.
A jab lands there for Destrowicz.
Stack moves out of range of the strikes.
Short Stack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Destrowicz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stack is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Destrowicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stack tries to clinch up but Destrowicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Destrowicz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Stack.
Stack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destrowicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Destrowicz misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Destrowicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Destrowicz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Destrowicz.
Stack looks to land a left hand but Destrowicz moved out of range nicely.
Destrowicz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Destrowicz cracks Stack with an open hand slap.
Destrowicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Stack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destrowicz.
Destrowicz slips under a jab.
Stack lands with a hook. Destrowicz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Destrowicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stack throws out the jab.
It seemed like Destrowicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Destrowicz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stack under the eye.
Stack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Destrowicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Destrowicz digs a good body shot into Stack's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Destrowicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Destrowicz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Destrowicz!
Andrzej Destrowicz is the new bantamweight champion!
Andrzej Destrowicz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KT Khaos 1
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Stack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stack misses with a looping right.
Corn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Corn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Corn misses.
It looked like Stack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corn.
Corn looks to land a left hand but Stack moved out of range nicely.
Corn slips a jab from Stack.
Corn lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Short Stack has been cut.#CL#
Stack moves into range and clinches up with Corn.
Corn gets through Stack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Stack's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stack misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corn.
Corn tries to throw a body punch but Stack avoids it by throwing Corn back against the ropes.
Stack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stack up against the ropes.
Stack throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stack has a couple of punches blocked by Corn.
Corn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Corn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stack's elbow.
Corn blocks a body shot from Stack.
Stack misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corn. #BC2#
Corn breaks from the clinch.
Stack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corn takes a swing at Stack's ribcage but misses.
Stack connects with a looping right hand.
Corn takes a swing at Stack's ribcage but misses.
Corn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Corn tries to get set, Stack tries to push him back and clinch up but Corn manages to avoid the attempt.
Stack tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Corn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stack dips to his left and cracks Corn with an uppercut!
A jab from Stack does it's job there.
Stack misses with a hook
and Corn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corn swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Stack scores with a nice strike.
Stack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Stack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corn.
Short Stack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Corn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stack darts in trying to clinch
and Corn counters with a nice uppercut.
Stack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Stack.
Corn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stack.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short Stack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Short Stack's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corn swings for the body but Stack moves out of range.
Stack misses with a wild combination.
Corn misses with a body shot.
Corn misses with a straight left.
Corn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corn scores with a nice strike.
Corn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Stack misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corn just misses with a punch to the body.
Corn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stack.
Corn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corn scores with the left hand. Stack knows he should have avoided that one.
Stack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Stack slips a straight right by Corn.
Stack wants to clinch.
Corn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stack misses with an uppercut
and Corn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stack.
Stack misses with a combination
and Corn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corn looks to throw the jab but Stack is out of range.
Stack sizes up Corn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stack misses with a left hand
and Corn counters with a nice body shot.
Corn throws a looping overhand right but Stack ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Stack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Corn throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Stack.
Corn circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corn moves out of range of the strikes.
Corn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corn scores with a jab to the body.
Corn digs a good hook to Stack's body.
Stack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corn.
Stack throws a lazy uppercut
and Corn counters with a straight right hand.
Corn thuds his right hand into Stack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corn.
Corn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stack slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Corn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Short Stack's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Corn lands with a hook. Stack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jimmy Corn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stack cracks Corn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corn manages to avoid it.
Corn misses with a low kick.
Stack throws out a powerful jab.
Corn looks to score with a jab to the body but Stack is just out of range.
A big right from Stack misses.
Corn throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corn misses with a hook.
Stack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corn.
Stack looks to land a combination but Corn avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stack.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corn thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Corn looks to land a right hand but Stack moved out of range.
Stack lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Corn. That snapped Stack's head back.
Jab from Stack.#KD#
Stack scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Corn to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC#
Corn 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!
Corn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corn is still on wobbly legs! Can Stack finish him?
Corn walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Corn is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Short Stack!
Short Stack retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Short Stack 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:
Midget KT Tourney Finals
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Stack.#CL#
Stack drives through and clinches with Lannister against the ropes.
Stack scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stack fails to land.
Stack lands a left hand.
Lannister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Stack.
Lannister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Stack.
Stack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lannister.
Stack misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stack works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lannister softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lannister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lannister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stack lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Stack.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lannister.
Lannister working aggressively here.
Lannister has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stack seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lannister can turn it around.
Stack working aggressively here.
Lannister lands with a left to the head.
Stack lands with a right to the head.
Lannister blocks a body shot from Stack.
Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stack struggles to land a body shot inside as Lannister controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stack.
A short right from Stack.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Lannister lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stack backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Short Stack has been cut.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Stack.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stack.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Lannister lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Stack.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Lannister working aggressively here.
Stack throws a head punch that misses.
Stack lands with a left to the head.
Stack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stack.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stack.
Stack misses with the head strike.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lannister working aggressively here.
Stack blocks an uppercut.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short Stack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Short Stack's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lannister lands with a right hand.
Stack throws a body punch but Lannister moves out of range.
Stack defending well as Lannister loads up on a big left hand.
Lannister misses the jab.
Stack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lannister.
Donk. Lannister catches Stack right on the button with a cross.
Lannister throws out a loose jab but Stack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stack scores with a jab to the head.
Stack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lannister lands a jab to Stack's midsection.
Stack swings widly with a right hand
and Lannister counters with a straight right hand.
Stack misses with a wild combination.
Lannister works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stack throws a poor cross that misses
and Lannister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lannister.
Stack slips under a jab from Lannister.#T1#
Lannister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stack at a distance.
Stack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lannister misses with an uppercut. Stack saw that one coming.
Lannister swings for the body but Stack moves out of range.
A big right from Lannister misses.
Jab by Stack.
Lannister lands a lovely overhand right.
Lannister on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stack throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lannister to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Stack rushes Lannister and presses him up against the ropes.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stack presses Lannister against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stack pushes Lannister back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lannister blocking some punches.
#T2#
Stack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stack lands an uppercut.
Stack blocking some punches.
Lannister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stack lands with a right to the head.
Lannister blocks a body shot from Stack.
Stack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister takes a shot to the head.
Lannister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stack fails to land.
Lannister lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stack backwards.
Lannister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Short Stack has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lannister throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
Stack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Short Stack'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.
#R3#
Lannister misses with a looping left.
Stack lands a head shot.
Stack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Lannister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stack at a distance.
Lannister smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stack moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Stack has managed to clinch.
Lannister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lannister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lannister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land.
Lannister misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Lannister.
#T1#
Lannister lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lannister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stack misses with the head strike.
Lannister throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
A short right from Lannister.
Stack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stack.
Lannister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Stack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stack.
Stack misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Stack.
Lannister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Lannister.
Stack working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stack lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Stack.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Stack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
Stack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister lands an uppercut.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Stack misses with a punch to the body.
Stack lands a nice shot to the body.
Stack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lannister.
Stack blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lannister.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
Lannister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Stack.
A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land.
Stack blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Short Stack did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Short Stack'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.
#R4#
Lannister throws a jab when Stack was well out of range.
Lannister misses with an uppercut. Stack saw that one coming.
Stack throws a sloppy body shot
and Lannister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lannister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lannister takes one to the side of the head.
Lannister tries to move into range but Stack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Lannister moves into the clinch successfully.
Stack lands with a left to the head.
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
Stack scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Lannister throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
Stack blocks an uppercut.
Lannister lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lannister working aggressively here.
#T1#
Lannister lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Lannister.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stack.
A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Stack avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the ropes.
Stack blocks an uppercut.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Stack.
Stack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lannister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stack throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Stack.
Lannister misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Stack.
Stack has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
A short right from Stack on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stack.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Lannister blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stack can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
Stack lands a hook that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Lannister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stack.
Lannister gets through Stack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stack works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lannister throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
Still in the clinch, Stack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stack scores with a shot to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister misses with some punches.
Lannister misses with some punches.
Stack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lannister blocks an uppercut.
Stack misses with some punches.
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short Stack had his way with Tyrion Lannister in that round.
The cut man is working on Short Stack'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Stack lands a nice shot that snaps Lannister's head back.
Lannister scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Stack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Stack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lannister.
Stack lands a nice shot to the body.
Lannister blocks an uppercut.
Stack misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Lannister.
Lannister tries a body shot but Stack blocks it.
Lannister misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lannister pushes Stack back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lannister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Stack.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stack. #T1#
Stack lands a shoulder strike.
Lannister misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stack.
Lannister misses with the head strike.
Lannister lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Stack.
Stack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lannister misses with the head strike.
Stack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stack lands a shoulder strike.
Stack takes a shot to the head.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Stack.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Stack.
Stack lands with a light punch inside.
Stack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
Stack lands with a left to the head.
Lannister scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Short Stack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stack works on Lannister's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lannister throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
Stack tries a body shot but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lannister lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lannister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stack has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
Stack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lannister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stack lands a body punch.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack throws a head punch that misses.
Lannister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Stack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister lands with a light punch inside.
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 Short Stack.
I think Stack 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Short Stack!
Short Stack is the new bantamweight champion!
Short Stack bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Midget KT Tourney Rd 3
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Stack lands a jab to Castolgni's midsection.
Good shot there by Stack.
Stack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Stack cracks Castolgni with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Castolgni is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Castolgni is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT#
It looks like Mario Castolgni has been cut.
Castolgni avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castolgni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stack finds it's way round the side to connect with Castolgni's head.
Stack misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Stack moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Castolgni 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.
Stack misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Stack as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stack.
Stack cracks Castolgni with a nice body shot.
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Castolgni.
Stack scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Castolgni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stack is keeping busy.
Castolgni pushes Stack back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Stack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castolgni stalling in the clinch but Stack improves position.
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Castolgni.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castolgni is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Castolgni is trying to force a seperation but Stack has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Stack.
Stack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stack scores with a shot to the side of Castolgni's head. #ROC#
Castolgni is rocked!
Stack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castolgni is still on wobbly legs! Can Stack finish him?
Stack working aggressively here.
Castolgni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Stack.
Castolgni looks winded!
Castolgni blocks an uppercut.
Stack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castolgni trying to land knees to the body.
Stack misses with the head strike.
Stack lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castolgni.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stack creates a bit of distance and cracks Castolgni with a big uppercut! Castolgni goes down! The referee pushes Stack away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Castolgni make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Stack takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Short Stack!
After the fight, Short Stack was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Midget KT Tourney Rd 2
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Shark misses with a combination
#CL#
and Stack counters by moving into the clinch.
Shark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Shark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stack is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stack gets through Shark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shark should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shark.
Shark told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A right hand to the body from Stack.
Stack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Shark fails to land.
Stack lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shark.
Shark tries to break free but Stack pushes him back against the ropes.
Stack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stack avoids a wild elbow strike from Shark.
Stack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stack.
A short uppercut from Stack. #T1#
Shark tries to circle away but Stack has him pinned against the ropes.
Shark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Stack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stack lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Stack.
Stack lands with a left to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shark has eaten all the pies!
A hook to the body from Stack.
Shark looks winded!
Stack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stack lands a hook that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
A right hand to the body from Stack.
A short left from Stack.
Stack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stack.
Shark trying to stall but Stack improves his position.
Stack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Stack gets through Shark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A hook to the body from Stack.
Stack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shark is looking to control Stack's arms but Stack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shark has his back to the ropes.
Shark taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Stack.
A right handed body shot lands from Stack.
A right hook to the body lands for Stack.
Stack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shark.
Stack works on Shark's body with a couple of short punches.
Stack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Stack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stack pushes Shark back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stack lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Stack.
#T3#
A body shot lands from Stack.
Stack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shark.
Stack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stack scores with a shot to the side of Shark's head.
Stack lands a body punch.
A short left from Stack.
Good body shot from Stack.
A short body shot lands from Stack as the two fighters clinch.
Stack lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Shark is rocked!
A short left from Stack.
Shark is still on wobbly legs! Can Stack finish him?
A short right from Stack.
Nice body punch from Stack - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shark or not.
Stack lands a nice shot to the body.
Stack scores with a hook to the body.
Shark takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Stack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stack creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Shark crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Shark face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Stack takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Short Stack!
After the fight, Short Stack was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Sean Shark stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back MFers'.
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Event:
Midget KT Tourney Rd 1
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Stack ducks under a wild hook from Giroux.
Stack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Giroux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Giroux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stack.
Stack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Giroux.
Stack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Giroux counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Giroux.
Stack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Giroux. Giroux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Stack. Those never looked like landing.
Giroux appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Stack. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stack misses with the combination.
#T1#
Giroux connects with a leg kick. Stack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Giroux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Giroux dodges the punch combination from Stack.
Giroux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stack throws a shot from downtown. Giroux moves away and avoids it.
Giroux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good shot there by Stack.#T2#
Giroux walks into a left hand.
Stack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lionel Giroux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stack moves forwards but Giroux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stack fails to land with a series of punches.
Giroux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giroux was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Stack misses with a right hand
and Giroux counters with a leg kick.
Stack scores with a one two! Giroux had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Giroux is rocked!
Stack throws a hook but Giroux avoids it easily.
Giroux is still on wobbly legs! Can Stack finish him?
Giroux moves out of range of the strikes.
Giroux throws out a counter right but Stack avoids it with no problem.
Giroux seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Giroux misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short Stack 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#
Stack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stack looks to land a combination but Giroux avoids it well.
Stack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A leg kick checked by Stack.
Giroux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Giroux slips under a jab from Stack.
Giroux throws the left hand but Stack avoids the punch easily.
Stack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giroux looks to land a body kick but Stack moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giroux throws a wild body kick that Stack sees coming a mile off.
Stack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Giroux follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Short Stack is winning the standup battle so far.
Stack throws a right hand that Giroux ducks under and follows up with a left that Giroux also avoids with ease.
Giroux tries to land a front kick but Stack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Stack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Giroux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giroux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Giroux defending well as Stack loads up on a big left hand.
Giroux connects with a leg kick. Stack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Giroux slips under a jab.
Short Stack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Giroux doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Stack misses.
Stack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giroux can do to turn this around?
Stack throws a lazy right hand but Giroux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stack could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloppy strikes from Stack. Those never looked like landing.
Giroux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Giroux walks into a stiff left hand from Stack.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stack throws a series of punches but Giroux moves out of range.
Giroux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Giroux counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stack lands a jab to the head.
Giroux throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Giroux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stack scores with a sloppy right hand. Giroux should have avoided that one.
Stack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stack is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Giroux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stack is looking to counter the offense by Giroux and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short Stack dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Stack finds it's way through Giroux's defenses.
Stack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stack throws a combination that misses
and Giroux counters with a solid body kick.
Stack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Giroux counters with a low kick, right behind Stack 's knee.
No joy there for Stack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stack misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Giroux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giroux scores with a leg kick.
Giroux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Giroux scores with a kick to the body.
Giroux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Stack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Giroux tried to score with a low kick but Stack checks it.
Giroux misses with a looping left.
Stack is looking for a counter combo.
Stack moves out of range of the body kick from Giroux.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stack!
Lionel Giroux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Giroux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD#
Stack closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Giroux crashing to the mat! Giroux uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giroux was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Giroux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Short Stack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Giroux staying out of range there.
Giroux is looking for the big counter here.
Stack throws a shot from downtown. Giroux moves away and avoids it.
Stack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giroux moves away.
Stack misses with a two punch combination.
Giroux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Giroux connects with an inside leg kick.
Stack scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stack fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giroux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Giroux steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Stack. Those never looked like landing.
Giroux feints a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Short Stack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stack 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Short Stack!
After the fight, Short Stack was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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