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Event:
FARTMMA 47: Vegas Massacre
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Stark with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Dalamekov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dalamekov cracks Stark with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Stark has been cut.
Dalamekov tries for a takedown but Stark circles away easily
and Stark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Dalamekov drives through with a takedown into Stark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov throwing strikes but missing.
Stark is looking to stand up but Dalamekov isn't so interested in that idea.
Stark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalamekov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov. #T1#
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov throwing strikes but missing.
Dalamekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Stark wriggles free and stands up.
Dalamekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Dalamekov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stark tries to clinch up but Dalamekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalamekov circles away.
Ibo Dalamekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Dalamekov on that attempt.
Stark lands a leg kick that knocks Dalamekov off balance momentarily.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalamekov as he jumps to the side.
Ibo Dalamekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalamekov checks a leg kick. #T2#
Stark looks for a takedown but Dalamekov sprawls well.
Dalamekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalamekov tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalamekov to the ground. Dalamekov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dalamekov is looking to counter punch.
Dalamekov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!#TD2#
Stark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dalamekov sprawls well initially but Stark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Stark seems content to control.
Dalamekov is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark wants to take a breather but Dalamekov is having none of it.
Well, if Stark 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.
Dalamekov controlling the position well. #T3#
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Dalamekov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalamekov is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dalamekov slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark dives in and grabs Dalamekov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalamekov pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Stark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark wants to clinch up but Dalamekov keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Stark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Dalamekov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dalamekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Stark feints and as Dalamekov raises his hands in defense, Stark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to control from the top but Dalamekov keeps moving.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Dalamekov is keeping the position.
Stark trying to control but Dalamekov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Dalamekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalamekov stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Dalamekov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Dalamekov is proving a slippery customer.
Dalamekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dalamekov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dalamekov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalamekov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Dalamekov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dalamekov is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalamekov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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 wants to control from the top but Dalamekov keeps moving.
Stark postures up in Dalamekov's guard and throws a big left but Dalamekov blocks it.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Dalamekov.
Stark trying to control but Dalamekov is working from the bottom.
Dalamekov looking to control.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalamekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dalamekov to the mat! Dalamekov manages to get full guard. #ES#
Dalamekov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dalamekov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dalamekov wants a takedown.
Dalamekov is looking for a takedown.
Stark can't get the takedown.
Ibo Dalamekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.#TD2#
Stark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dalamekov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalamekov tries to get out of the position.
Dalamekov trying to control the position.
#T4#
Stark postures up in Dalamekov's guard and throws a big left but Dalamekov blocks it.
Dalamekov pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Dalamekov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dalamekov is trying to keep Stark in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalamekov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stark controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Ibo Dalamekov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Stark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dalamekov shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalamekov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Dalamekov sprawls well.
Jon Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalamekov is defended easily by Stark.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Dalamekov pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark. #TD#
Stark gets caught flat footed, as Dalamekov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Stark kicks Dalamekov off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
It seemed like Stark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibo Dalamekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalamekov shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalamekov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.#T1#
Dalamekov fails to land the takedown.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalamekov as he avoids it easily.
Dalamekov misses with a hook.
Stark dives in and grabs Dalamekov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalamekov pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
Dalamekov looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
Dalamekov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Dalamekov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Dalamekov gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.#T2#
Dalamekov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Dalamekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark pulls Dalamekov in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalamekov stands and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dalamekov easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Dalamekov working Stark over with strikes here.
Stark is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalamekov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalamekov with shots to the head and body - Stark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dalamekov with shots to the head and body - Stark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dalamekov with good strikes from the mount here!
Dalamekov punching from mount but Stark doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stark tries to hold on but Dalamekov pushes him away.
Dalamekov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Stark gets back to half guard.
Dalamekov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dalamekov prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalamekov.
Stark is trying to stand.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalamekov.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalamekov chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark wants to stand and escape but Dalamekov is having none of it.
Dalamekov postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibo Dalamekov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dalamekov 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibo Dalamekov!
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Event:
FARTMMA 37
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Stark lands with a kick to the temple. Lingus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Cung Lingus has been cut.#TD#
Stark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lingus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lingus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lingus controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingus keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Lingus trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Lingus looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingus, not yet.
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 position from guard on top but Lingus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingus looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingus, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Lingus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lingus is looking to pass into half guard but Stark pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stark is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Lingus 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#
Lingus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stark moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lingus is controlling him.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Stark working for a triangle but Lingus defends it easily.
Lingus throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lingus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lingus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Stark wants to stand up but Lingus is controlling him.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #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 flat footed, as Lingus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Lingus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lingus with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Lingus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Lingus pushes his legs off easily.
Lingus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lingus tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Lingus throwing strikes but missing.
Stark keeping full guard, as Lingus tries to pass.
Lingus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in CrossFit Sydney inform me that Lingus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lingus throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lingus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lingus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lingus 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.
Stark throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Lingus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lingus wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Lingus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lingus trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lingus is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Lingus circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Jon Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cung Lingus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lingus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stark did well to prevent Lingus getting side control.
Lingus looks to land a strike but Stark avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lingus postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Lingus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark pulls Lingus in to control the position.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lingus wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lingus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lingus is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Stark stands up from Lingus's guard - Stark perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##TD2#
Lingus gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lingus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lingus throws a big elbow that misses.
Lingus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cung Lingus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Lingus is proving a slippery customer.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Lingus 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 Lingus has Stark in his guard.#REVR#
Lingus controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself. #T2#
Lingus keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark won't allow Lingus to sweep him here.
Lingus looking to control.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Lingus.
Lingus is trying to keep Stark in close.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lingus trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lingus. #ES#
Stark bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark goes for a double leg but Lingus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lingus continues to drive forward.
Cung Lingus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lingus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Lingus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
Lingus postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it. #SUB2#
Lingus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lingus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stark has his foot on Lingus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lingus works his way back into a safe position though.
Lingus landing some decent shots from guard.
Lingus passes Stark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lingus winds up and cracks Stark with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lingus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Lingus prevents Stark from improving his position.
Lingus throwing shots but Stark is blocking nicely.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingus.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingus.
Stark taking some punishment here, with Lingus in his half guard.
Lingus throws a strike but Stark avoids it easily and moves to full 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!
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lingus cracks Stark with a solid left hand.
Lingus chips away with some ground and pound.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lingus drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Lingus off! Lingus jumps back into Stark's guard.
Lingus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cung Lingus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cung Lingus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lingus as he avoids it easily.
Lingus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Lingus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lingus throws a strike aimed at the side of Stark's head but Stark avoids it well.
Stark is trying to control Lingus's posture but Lingus avoids it. #SUB2#
Lingus tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well. #SUB2#
Lingus has hold of Stark's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stark seems comfortable defending it but Lingus has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stark is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stark is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lingus couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cung Lingus!
Cung Lingus 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:
FARTMMA 33
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Devil lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Stark instigates a clinch. #BC#
Devil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devil has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Gatekeeper Devil has been cut.#TD2#
Stark looking to score a takedown here. Devil is defending well but Stark drives through and ends up in Devil's guard.#ROC2#
Devil is rocked!
Stark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Devil is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Devil looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
#SUB#
Devil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devil seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Devil isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stark stacks Devil 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!
Stark wants to control but Devil is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SU2#
Stark decides to stand back up.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Devil moves out of range easily. #T1##CL2#
Stark closes the distance and pushes Devil back into the cage.
I was talking to Devil's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Devil pulls guard successfully.
Stark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Devil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Devil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Devil's legs - danger averted.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Devil is keeping the position for now.
Devil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stark works over Devil with some ground and pound from guard.
Stark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Devil looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stark passes into half guard.
#T2#
Stark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU2#
Stark decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Stark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Devil lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Stark kicks Devil off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Stark rushes Devil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Devil manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Devil tries to sprawl but Stark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stark trying to control the action but Devil is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Devil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Devil won't allow Stark to pass to mount. #SUB#
Devil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Devil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devil is breathing heavily.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU2#
Stark decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Devil avoids the head kick by Stark.
#TD2#
Stark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stark controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Devil is defending well.
Devil is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Stark passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Devil!
Devil regains half guard.#SUB#
Devil actively working from the bottom here.
Stark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stark passes to full mount!
Stark landing punches. #SUB2#
Stark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devil is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gatekeeper Devil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Devil moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Stark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devil fails with a takedown attempt.
Devil blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Devil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stark.
Devil 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.
Devil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stark defends well and Devil ends up having to push Stark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatekeeper Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Devil as he avoids it easily.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Devil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Devil sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Devil avoids it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Devil 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 takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Stark moves nicely into side control.
Devil tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.#SU2#
Stark stands up. #CL2#
Stark rushes Devil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Devil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Stark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Devil is trying to defend but Stark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Stark gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Devil shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Stark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Devil did well to prevent Stark getting side control.
Stark trying to control the pace.
Stark tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2##SUB#
Devil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Devil is not content to let Stark control the position.#SUB#
Devil actively working from the bottom here.
Stark trying to mount his opponent but Devil defends it. #T3#
Stark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stark prevents Devil from improving his position.#SU2#
Stark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Devil to stand up.
Devil fails with the takedown.
Devil sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Devil avoids it this time.
Devil wants to clinch.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Devil gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Devil shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Stark drives through with a takedown into Devil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SU2#
Stark gets to his feet. Devil looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Stark gets a clinch.
Stark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Devil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devil wants to clinch.
Jon Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Stark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Devil did well to prevent Stark getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gatekeeper Devil'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Devil shoots for a takedown but Stark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Stark drives through with a takedown into Devil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Devil throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stark escapes and throws Devil's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Stark stands up.
Devil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Devil somewhat.#TD2#
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Devil 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 is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Devil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stark is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Devil looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
#SU2#
Stark stands up and waves to Devil to follow him.
Devil wants to clinch.
Gatekeeper Devil 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.
Stark throws a head kick that Devil semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Stark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Devil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Stark is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Devil looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stark gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Devil is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stark lets go of the hold and Devil can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Stark!
Jon Stark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FARTMMA 26
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Knuckles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knuckles checks a low kick from Stark.
Knuckles thumps Stark with a low kick.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stark wants to clinch.
Knuckles tried to counter with a leg kick but Stark avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A left lands for Knuckles.#T1#
Knuckles throws a push kick but Stark slaps the foot to one side.
Stark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark feints a counter leg kick.
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Stark misses.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knuckles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Knuckles sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Knuckles avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.#T2#
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Stark checks it.
Stark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knuckles throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stark avoids it.
Knuckles scores with a leg kick.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knuckles - the referee stops the clock and Stark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knuckles. Stark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Stark shoots in but Knuckles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stark or perhaps it was just good defense by Knuckles, which made it look bad.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knuckles with a body shot.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark feints a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Knuckles - just one landing.
Knuckles throws the kick towards the body but Stark avoids it.
Stark replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Knuckles blocks it well.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick. Stark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Knuckles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knuckles sprawls well. Knuckles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Knuckles throws a nice head kick!
Stark wants to clinch
and Knuckles counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Knuckles 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 tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses.
Knuckles 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.
Knuckles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knuckles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark closes the distance but Knuckles moves to the side
and Knuckles counters with a thumping low kick.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Stark blocks the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
Knuckles lands a right hook to the body.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles is looking to wear down Stark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stark tries to clinch but Knuckles moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Knuckles misses the target.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands with a straight right. Stark didn't see that one coming.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knuckles tried to counter with a leg kick but Stark avoided it.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Knuckles throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Knuckles throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Knuckles manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stark keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Knuckles manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Knuckles tries to land a leg kick but Stark saw it coming and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Knuckles as he connects with a hook.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark tries to clinch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Bobby Knuckles is winning the standup battle so far.
Knuckles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Knuckles.
Stark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Stark misses with a takedown
and Knuckles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick. Stark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to land a front kick but Stark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stark feints a counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stark or perhaps it was just good defense by Knuckles, which made it look bad.
Knuckles quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Knuckles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stark with a poor takedown
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knuckles throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Knuckles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stark at a distance.
Knuckles throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Stark.
Stark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knuckles.#T1#
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knuckles as he avoids it easily.
Knuckles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knuckles bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knuckles.
Knuckles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knuckles lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
Jon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knuckles with a nice cross.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stark steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles looks to land a body kick but Stark moved away.
Bobby Knuckles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knuckles.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knuckles.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Stark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a body kick.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knuckles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knuckles cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knuckles.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.
As Stark backs away, Knuckles returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Knuckles tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knuckles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knuckles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knuckles lands a jab to Stark's midsection.
Stark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knuckles counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Knuckles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knuckles 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Knuckles!
A victorious Bobby Knuckles 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:
FARTMMA 18
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moore has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stark tries for a takedown but Moore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stark tries a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Stark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.#CUT#
It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moore connects with a right hand. Stark shakes it off.
Stark tries to clinch up.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moore as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stark takes one to the chin there.
A lazy body kick from Stark
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Stark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moore.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Moore counters with an inside leg kick.
Stark has a takedown stuffed.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
Stark has been working on his balance at Power Wrestling Academy , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Moore.
Moore thuds his shin into the meat of Stark's side.
Moore is looking to slow Stark down with leg kicks. #T2#
Moore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
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!
Moore connects with a body shot.
Stark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stark wants to clinch
and Moore counters with a body kick.
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moore lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stark's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore.
Stark tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Moore.
A big right from Stark misses.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moore feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Angelo Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Moore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Moore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Moore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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?
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Moore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Moore scores with a shot to the body.
Stark tries to clinch up.
Stark's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Moore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark closes the distance but Moore moves to the side
and Moore counters with a nice body kick.
Moore lands with a shot to the body.
Moore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Moore.
Stark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Moore cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Stark has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 right-left combo lands from Moore. #ROC2#
Stark is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stark. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Stark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore drops Stark with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Stark! Moore dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
A relieved looking Angelo Moore 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:
FARTMMA 14 : BAD BLOOD
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Stark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stark trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Stark is taking a breather. Shaw 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.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stark slows the pace down in half guard.
Shaw wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
Stark has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Power Wrestling Academy . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Stark trying to mount his opponent but Shaw defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shaw keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Stark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shaw is looking to counter the offense by Stark and move into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Stark looks to move away, Shaw throws a big counter combo but Stark just gets out of the way.
Matty Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stark. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Stark stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Shaw sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shaw is looking to counter the offense by Stark and move into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Stark. Stark maintains the clinch. #BC#
Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaw feinted with a counter takedown.
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 Matty Shaw 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#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shaw - the referee stops the clock and Stark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shaw. Stark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark throws a counter combo.
Shaw displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stark misses with a double jab
and Shaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Stark fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Shaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stark to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw trying to control the position here. #T1#
Shaw controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself. #SU2#
Shaw is working an open guard so Stark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
Shaw stalks Stark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stark's face. Stark staggers backwards, shaken.
Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matty Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Stark tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range. #T2#
Shaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Stark clinches up against the cage.
Shaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw. #TD2#
Stark gets control of Shaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaw trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Shaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.
Stark throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Stark working for a triangle but Shaw defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard. #REVB##T3#
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Stark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shaw, up you get!
Shaw looks to land a body kick but Stark moved away.#CL2#
Stark has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Stark gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Shaw kicks Stark off and gets back to his feet.
Matty Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Stark clinches.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Shaw jumps into guard, dragging Stark to the mat.
#T4#
Stark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shaw's guard.
Stark is looking to advance position but Shaw won't allow it.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw trying to hold on to Stark's head to control him but Stark postures up.
#SUB#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.
Stark not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty Shaw dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Stark counters by moving into the clinch.
Shaw is trying to push Stark away but Stark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shaw is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stark tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Stark stalls. #TD#
Shaw gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Stark pushes Shaw off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaw should have avoided that one.
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!#TD2#
Stark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Shaw is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Stark has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Stark decides to stand back up.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaw is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Shaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
Shaw 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 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Stark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Stark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaw is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Stark pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Stark keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Shaw defends easily.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stark looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Shaw is defending well. Stark quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Shaw has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stark celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Stark!
An out of breath Jon 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:
FARTMMA 9
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Stark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Stark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hunt is working an open guard so Stark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stark is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Stark not doing much here.
Hunt tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Stark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.#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 is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stark scores with a couple of nice shots.
It looks like Stark is going to stand back up.
Stark prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T3#
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stark tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his 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 Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
Stark scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
As Hunt tries to get set, Stark tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jon Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hunt.#TD#
Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.#SU#
Stark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunt, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Stark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Stark shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunt's guard.#SUB#
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt prevents Stark from improving his position.#T1#
Stark is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Hunt 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.
Hunt won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Hunt is not content to let Stark control the position.
Hunt wants to control but Stark postures up.#T3#
Stark is putting a hurting on Hunt here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark taking a breather here.
Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working. #SU#
Stark decides to stand back up. #T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stark - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stark. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Stark gets the takedown into side control.
Hunt is trying to buck Stark off.
Stark trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.#SUB#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Stark working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark has control of an arm but Hunt manages to advance to Stark's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Stark dominated that second round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stark misses with a body kick.#TD#
Stark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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Hunt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stark presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hunt wants to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt gets back to half guard.#T1#
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt trying to control but Stark postures up.
Stark is taking a breather. Hunt 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.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stark connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Hunt trying to control but Stark postures up.
Hunt is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stark jumps into side control!
Ethan Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunt looking for a sweep but Stark has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt tries to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
Stark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
Stark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Hunt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.
Stark wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Stark working Hunt over with strikes here.
Stark lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hunt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Stark patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stark controls the action.
Hunt tries to roll but Stark sticks to his back.
#T4#
Hunt wants to control his opponent's hands but Stark gets his hands free.
Hunt tries to break free.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Stark looking to break Hunt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hunt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stark has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hunt's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Stark!
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