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Event:
EMPIRE 19: Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Trapperson gets tackled into the cage by Starling. Starling maintains the clinch.
Starling lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trapperson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Starling to keep the fight standing.
Trapperson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Starling smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Trapperson tries to keep at a distance but Starling has taken the fight into the clinch.
Starling is stalling here.
#BC2#
Starling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Starling clinches with his opponent.
Trapperson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trappy Trapperson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starling scores with a shot to the side of Trapperson's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Starling works on Trapperson's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starling.
Starling slowing the pace effectively.
Starling lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Trappy Trapperson has been cut.
Starling is leaning against Trapperson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Starling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Starling moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starling.
Starling slows down the pace here.
Starling lands a nice elbow.
Starling scores with a shot to the side of Trapperson's head.
Starling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Trapperson takes an elbow to the temple.
Starling tries to land a knee to the head but Trapperson blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Starling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Starling closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Starling gets through Trapperson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trapperson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Starling lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Starling jumps guard and drags Trapperson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trapperson passes Starling's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Starling is looking to escape.#ES2#
Starling kicks Trapperson off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Starling moves into range and clinches up with Trapperson.
Starling landing knees to the head.
Starling prevents a takedown attempt there.
Starling landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Starling slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Trapperson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Starling is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Trapperson to the mat. Trapperson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Trapperson pushes Starling off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Starling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Trapperson gets tackled into the cage by Starling. Starling maintains the clinch.
Starling comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Starling creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trapperson's defenses. #BC2#
Starling breaks from the clinch.
George Starling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Starling gets through Trapperson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Starling comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Starling lands an elbow just above Trapperson 's eye. #T4#
Starling prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Starling.
Trapperson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Starling is pressed up against the cage. Trapperson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Starling down to the mat. Starling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Starling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Starling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trapperson, pushing him back against the cage.
Starling connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trapperson's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Starling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Starling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starling works on Trapperson's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Starling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trappy Trapperson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Starling moves into the clinch.
Come on Starling - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Starling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Starling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starling digs a good hook to Trapperson's body.
#CL2#
Starling darts in and clinches Trapperson up against the cage.
Starling gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Starling lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
George Starling seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Starling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Starling moves into the clinch.
Trapperson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Starling turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Starling landing a few strikes.
Starling lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Trapperson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Starling takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trapperson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Starling.
Starling is nestled in close to Trapperson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Starling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Starling drops an elbow to the side of Trapperson's head.
Trapperson is pressing down on Starling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trapperson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trapperson stops Starling from standing up. #SUB#
Trapperson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
George Starling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Starling wants to stand and escape but Trapperson is having none of it. #ES2#
Starling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Starling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trapperson, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Starling lands an elbow that stopped Trapperson in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Starling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Starling clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trapperson tries to pull guard but Starling won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Starling.
Starling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trapperson backwards.
Starling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Starling lands a damaging elbow.
Starling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trapperson backwards.
Trapperson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Starling is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trappy Trapperson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Starling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Starling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Starling moves into range and clinches up with Trapperson.#T3##BC2#
Starling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Starling takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Starling.
#TD2#
Starling is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Trapperson can't fight it off and eventually Starling manages to take the fight to the floor. Trapperson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trapperson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Starling has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Trapperson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Starling is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Trapperson pulls down on the head and he's put Starling to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trappy Trapperson! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
Ariihau Paeniu had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 188.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with George Starling was cancelled. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN9
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Starling forces Doumergue back against the cage and clinches.
Starling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doumergues head. #TD#
Starling works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Doumergue manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Doumergue avoiding damage as Starling throws knees to the body.
Doumergue is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Starling gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Starling works on Doumergue's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Starling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starling lands a body shot.
Doumergue looks winded!#BC#
Starling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Starling clinches with his opponent.
Doumergue tries for a takedown but Starling manages to get underhooks.
Starling lands an elbow just above Doumergue 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Gaston Doumergue has been cut.
Doumergue being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starling. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Starling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doumergue has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Starling is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
George Starling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Doumergue.
Starling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doumergue takes an elbow to the temple.
Starling prevents the takedown attempt.
Starling lands an elbow just above Doumergue 's eye.
Doumergue has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Starling seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Doumergue can turn it around.
Starling lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Starling manages to break the clinch.
Doumergue shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Starling sprawls well. Starling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doumergue gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##TD#
Starling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doumergue is trying to defend but Starling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doumergue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Starling winds up and cracks Doumergue with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Starling slips a nice elbow through Doumergue's hands, connecting with Doumergue's forehead.
Starling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Starling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Starling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Starling takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doumergue gets back to full guard.
#SU#
Starling gets to his feet - Doumergue follows without any prompting.
Starling tries to clinch #TD2#
and Doumergue counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Starling wants to stand up but Doumergue is controlling him.
Starling on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Starling tries to get out of the position.
Starling trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Doumergue controlling from the top position.
Doumergue stops Starling from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Doumergue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Doumergue tries for a takedown but Starling circles away easily
and Starling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Doumergue gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Starling to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Doumergue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starling is in close to Doumergue's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Starling stands up and waves to Doumergue to follow him. #TD2#
Doumergue fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Starling sprawls well initially but Doumergue persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Starling has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Doumergue is on him like a limpet, forcing Starling back against the cage.
Starling definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doumergue tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doumergue managing to block the knees to the body from Starling.
Starling lands an elbow inside.
Starling gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Starling manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Starling dives in and scores a takedown into Doumergue's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Starling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaston Doumergue's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Starling rushes Doumergue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doumergue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Starling crunches a lovely knee into Doumergue's ribcage.
Starling holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doumergue is trying to force a seperation but Starling has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starling. #BC#
Starling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Starling forces Doumergue back against the cage and clinches.
Doumergue wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling lands an elbow inside that Doumergue shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Gaston Doumergue's cut even more.
A right hand to the body from Starling.
Starling lands a right hand.
Doumergue is breathing heavily.
Starling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starling.#ROC#Doumergue is rocked!#T1#
Starling lands a big knee! That's hurt Doumergue! Oh, he's all over the place! Starling lands another knee that sends Doumergue to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Starling! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Starling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Starling tries to clinch up but Weaver circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Weaver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weaver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Starling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Weaver throws a right and a left that Starling avoids nicely.
Starling counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Weaver gets tackled into the cage by Starling. Starling maintains the clinch.
Weaver wants to break free but Starling has control.
Weaver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Starling.
Weaver taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Weaver displaying some good clinch control by pressing Starling up against the cage.
Weaver seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC2#
Starling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling moves out of range of the strikes.
Starling scores with a body shot.
Starling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Starling tries to clinch up but Weaver circles away and keeps his distance.
Weaver swings for the body but Starling moves out of range.
#T1#
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Starling.
Weaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Starling to score with a decent uppercut.
Weaver scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Starling doesn't seem bothered though.
George Starling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starling dives in and grabs Weaver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weaver pushes down on Starling's head and hops out.
Starling walks into a straight right hand from Weaver.#CL2#
Starling clinches up against the cage.
Starling misses with some punches.
Starling misses with the head strike.
Starling lands a right hand. #TD2#
Starling gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Weaver has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Starling doesn't defend quickly enough and Weaver has managed to lock this one up! Can Starling escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Weaver on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Austin Weaver!
After winning the bout, Austin Weaver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Robsteck misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Starling moves into the clinch.
Starling is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Starling gets control of Robsteck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Starling will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Robsteck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Robsteck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Robsteck passes Starling's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Starling on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Starling tries to get out of the position.
Starling wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Robsteck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starling with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robsteck trying to mount his opponent but Starling defends it.
Starling trying to control but Robsteck postures up.
Robsteck with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robsteck prevents Starling from standing back up.
Robsteck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Starling is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robsteck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Starling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robsteck is working away from the top position though.
Starling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Robsteck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Robsteck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robsteck wants to pass to mount but Starling is defending the position. #T3##SUB2#
Robsteck is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Starling is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Janos Robsteck!
After winning the bout, Janos Robsteck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Starling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermanki.
Starling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Starling fails to land the takedown.
Hermanki shoots in for a double leg but Starling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hermanki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermanki tries to clinch up but Starling circles away and keeps his distance.
Hermanki keeps Starling at a distance using the push kick.
Hermanki throws a head kick but Starling moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Starling darts in and clinches Hermanki up against the cage.
Hermanki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Starling to keep the fight standing.
George Starling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hermanki.
Starling fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for Starling to work.
Hermanki stalling the fight.
#T1#
Starling lands a hook that snaps the head of Hermanki backwards.
Hermanki is trying to push Starling away but Starling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hermanki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Starling smiles and moves away.
Starling has a takedown stuffed.
Starling is looking to land body kicks.
Hermanki wants to clinch.#TD#
Starling gets a double leg takedown into Hermanki's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Starling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermanki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starling has managed to get both his arms back between Hermanki's legs - danger averted.#ES2#
Hermanki wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Starling instigates a clinch.
Starling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hermanki to keep the fight standing.
Starling has Hermanki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermanki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Starling lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Starling manages to pull guard.
Hermanki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hermanki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hermanki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Starling wants to stand and escape but Hermanki is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hermanki controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Starling on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Starling tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Starling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermanki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermanki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hermanki needs to keep his hands up - Starling had a free shot at his head there.
Hermanki stuffs the takedown.
Hermanki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Starling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Starling is looking to clinch but Hermanki is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Starling 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##CL#
Starling clinches.
Hermanki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Starling is defending well.
Hermanki can't break the clinch.
Starling is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Starling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hermanki looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hermanki wants to get back to striking at distance but Starling won't allow it.
#T1#
Starling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hermanki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Starling. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Starling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermanki.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermanki is defended easily by Starling.#TD#
Hermanki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Starling to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hermanki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Starling off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Starling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hermanki pinned against the cage. Hermanki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hermanki misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermanki is defended easily by Starling.
Hermanki looks to land a body kick but Starling moved away.
A left and a right from Starling both land. Nice combination.
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!
Hermanki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hermanki is breathing heavily.
Hermanki tries for a takedown but Starling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Starling attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Hermanki tries to keep at a distance but Starling has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Starling has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hermanki is trying to keep an underhook but Starling manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hermanki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hermanki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Starling controls the pace.
Hermanki working a defensive guard here.
Starling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Starling lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Starling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hermanki controls Starling momentarily but Starling frees himself.
Starling has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hermanki is proving hard to escape from.
Hermanki keeping moving, preventing Starling from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starling is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hermanki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Starling content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Starling dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Starling looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hermanki kicks Starling off and gets back to his feet.
George Starling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermanki.
Hermanki wants to clinch up but Starling keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Starling pushes Hermanki up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermanki works on Starling's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Starling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Starling gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanki can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Hermanki manages to get back to half guard.
Starling tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hermanki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Starling stalling away here and it's allowed Hermanki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hermanki trying to control the position here.
Starling would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Starling engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hermanki looking to control.
Starling has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hermanki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Starling defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
George Starling is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermanki checks a low kick from Starling.
Hermanki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Starling moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermanki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##TD#
Starling closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hermanki wants to control but Starling postures up.
Hermanki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Starling stands up.
Starling shoots in and drives through. Hermanki sprawls well.
As Starling backs off Hermanki throws a huge counter combo but Starling manages to avoid it all.
Starling misses with a hook. Hermanki ducked under it nicely.
Hermanki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Starling pushes Hermanki up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermanki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Starling gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermanki is trying to break the clinch but Starling has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Starling breaks from the clinch.
Starling pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hermanki back to the cage. Starling follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Starling throws a sloppy head kick and Hermanki moves out of range easily.
Hermanki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Starling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermanki.
Hermanki with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Starling counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Starling trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermanki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starling wants to pass the guard but Hermanki is keeping the position.
Hermanki controls Starling momentarily but Starling frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Starling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Starling, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Starling! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Reynolds has closed the distance and engaged Starling in a clinch.
Reynolds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Starling wants to take the fight to the mat but Reynolds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Starling drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reynolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Reynolds dives in and scores a takedown into Starling's guard.
Starling wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Reynolds manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Starling taking some punishment here, with Reynolds in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds controlling the action here.
Reynolds seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Starling for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Reynolds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reynolds controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Starling trying to hold on to Reynolds 's head to control him but Reynolds postures up.
#SUB2#
Starling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reynolds pulls his head out easily.
Starling wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Reynolds is working for a kimura but Starling is defending it quite comfortably.
Starling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reynolds . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Reynolds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Starling is just riding it out for now. Reynolds eventually gives up the hold.
Starling is trying to stand back up but Reynolds is controlling him
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Starling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
Reynolds wants to pass to mount but Starling is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Reynolds seems content to control.
Reynolds is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starling trying to hold on to Reynolds 's head to control him but Reynolds postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reynolds misses with a leg kick.
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Starling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Reynolds dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Starling fails with a takedown attempt.
Starling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reynolds sprawls well. Reynolds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starling gets slowly back to his feet.
Reynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reynolds jabs at Starling's body.#TD#
Reynolds drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reynolds pushing down on Starling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reynolds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Starling is just riding it out for now. Reynolds eventually gives up the hold.
Reynolds prevents Starling from standing back up.
#T1#
Reynolds wants to stand but Starling has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Starling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Reynolds is looking for a kimura here.
Reynolds is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Starling actively working from the bottom here.
Reynolds controlling the pace.
Reynolds wants to stand up but Starling is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Reynolds wants to work for an arm triangle but Starling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Reynolds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rory Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Starling is trying to control but can't.
Reynolds controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Starling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Starling trying to hold on to Reynolds 's head to control him but Reynolds postures up.
Starling tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
Starling looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reynolds sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starling tries a head kick but it misses.
Starling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Reynolds counters with a shoot takedown. Starling fights it but they end up in guard.
Rory Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Starling.
Starling is trying to control the position but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds stands up over Starling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Reynolds stands up and waves to Starling to follow him.
Starling lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Reynolds dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Starling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reynolds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reynolds taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Reynolds 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reynolds is working to tighten his grip on Starling's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Starling has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Reynolds is really squeezing tight and eventually Starling passes out! Reynolds breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rory Reynolds ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Starling #TD#
and King counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Starling missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Starling is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
King is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
King is trying for a kimura here. Starling looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! King wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan King! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Starling closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Starling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Starling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morales has escaped the position, nice work there.
Starling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morales. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Starling just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Morales is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Starling is controlling him well.
Starling working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Starling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee asks Starling politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Starling prefers to stall for the moment though.
Morales is trying to buck Starling off.#SU2#
Starling decides to stand up, so the ref orders Morales to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Starling feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Starling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Starling looking to pass the guard.
Morales wants to stand but Starling is controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Starling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Starling slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morales is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Starling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Starling looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Starling drives through with a takedown into Morales's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Starling is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morales is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morales has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Starling pulls Morales in close to prevent any damage.
Morales wants to get up but he can't break Starling's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Starling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morales is one step ahead there.
Starling is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Starling dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Starling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morales is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Starling slows the pace down.
Morales is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Starling asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling is chipping away with strikes.
Starling in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Starling tries to advance to mount but Morales denies him.
Morales is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Starling is controlling him well.#SU2#
Starling has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Luke Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Starling shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morales's guard.
Starling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starling stops Morales from standing up.
Starling chips away with some ground and pound.
Starling is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Morales has momentary wrist control but Starling slips an elbow through the middle.
George Starling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Starling prevents Morales from getting back to his feet.
Starling engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Starling decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morales, up you get! #T3##TD2#
Starling shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Starling was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morales on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU2#
Starling stands up.
Starling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morales throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Starling counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Starling breaks the clinch.
Luke Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Starling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Starling forces Morales back against the cage and clinches.
Starling is trying to pull guard but Morales turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Starling.
#T4##TD2#
Starling has clasped his hands together around Morales's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales wants to get back to his feet but Starling drags him back down.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starling tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Starling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Morales 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.
#TD2#
Starling closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Starling lands in his opponent's guard.
Morales wants to stand up but Starling is controlling him. #SU2#
Starling decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Starling counters with a single leg into guard. Morales didn't expect that.
Starling wants to pass the guard but Morales is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales is looking to stand up but Starling isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Starling landing with the ground and pound.
Starling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Starling won't allow Morales to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starling sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Starling gets to his feet - Morales follows without any prompting. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Starling takes the fight into the clinch.
Starling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Starling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morales smiles and moves away.
Morales throws a hook but Starling blocks it.#CL2#
Starling closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morales tries to land a knee to the head but Starling blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Starling breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Starling shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Starling keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Morales looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starling is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Morales reverses the position - he's now on top in Starling's guard.
Starling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morales trying to stand up but can't free himself from Starling's guard.#SU#
Morales stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Starling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Starling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Starling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Starling scores with a takedown into Morales's guard.
Starling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morales keeping full guard, as Starling tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starling postures up and lands a big shot to Morales's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Starling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Starling winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Starling! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Gary Ii shoots in and drives through. Starling sprawls well.
Gary Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Starling swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Starling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circle, before Starling throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gary Ii's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Starling lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). George Starling! |
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