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Event:
EMPIRE 14: Dangerfield vs Riak
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thornton.
Stack drops his hands momentarily and Thornton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thornton stalks Stack and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stack's face. Stack staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Novak Stack has been cut.
Thornton with a nice cross.#ROC2#Stack is rocked!
Thornton misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Stack counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Stack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Stack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thornton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thornton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Stack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thornton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Stack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thornton wants to control but Stack postures up.#T1##SUB#
Stack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Stack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stack tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thornton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Stack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thornton wants to control but Stack postures up.
Thornton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Stack has hold of Thornton's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Thornton seems comfortable defending it but Stack has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Thornton is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Thornton is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stack couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Novak Stack! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 12: Kaca vs Bellington
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Stack with a poor takedown
and Lawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawler lands a high kick!
#TD2#
Stack 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.#SUB2#
Stack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lawler wants to stand but Stack is controlling the position.
Lawler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stack on the ground.
Stack stopping the sweep attempt from Lawler.#SUB2#
Stack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Stack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Stack drops back looking for a leg! Lawler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawler manages to kick Stack off! Stack jumps back into Lawler's guard. #SUB2#
Stack drops back looking for a leg! Lawler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawler manages to kick Stack off! Stack jumps back into Lawler's guard. #SUB2#
Stack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Stack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawler is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Stack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lawler struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Stack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Stack has hold of Lawler's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lawler seems comfortable defending it but Stack has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lawler is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lawler is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stack couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Novak Stack! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN6
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Stack tries for a takedown but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stack swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Novak Stack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magomedov duly obliges.
Stack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stack somewhat.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stack tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tagir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Novak Stack.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Stack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stack fails to land the takedown.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Stack darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Stack into the cage.
Magomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stack.
Magomedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A good leg kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov works over Stack's head and body with a nice combination.
Magomedov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stack will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magomedov duly obliges.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Stack shoots in.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov lands a high kick!
Stack shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Stack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magomedov as he jumps to the side.
Magomedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stack manages to circle out of the way.
Stack goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov catches Stack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Magomedov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stack back to the cage. Magomedov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Stack shoots and misses
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Stack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stack has his takedown stuffed
and Magomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Magomedov!
Stack shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Stack shoots in.
Stack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a left to the body.
Stack looks winded!
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Magomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Magomedov throws a series of strikes that have Stack backpedaling.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Stack fails with the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stack.#ROC#Stack is rocked!#KD#
Magomedov drops Stack with a beautiful combination! Stack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Magomedov is looking for the KO!
Stack is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Stack tries for a takedown but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stack finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Magomedov's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Stack falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagir Magomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Olives Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Stack shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Olives Jr is looking to clinch.
Olives Jr shoots in for a takedown but Stack shows good takedown defense.
Stack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Olives Jr scores with a jab. Stack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Olives Jr throws a one two combo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Olives Jr.
Olives Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olives Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Olives Jr is looking to clinch but Stack is avoiding it.
Stack feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Olives Jr moves in looking to clinch but Stack pushes him off.
Olives Jr with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Stack counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Olives Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olives Jr prevents Stack from improving position.
Olives Jr is being controlled here.
Stack fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stack is staying tight to Olives Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stack's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Stack.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Olives Jr tries to escape but Stack is in control.
Olives Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Olives Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Stack controlling the pace.
Stack frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stack misses with a head shot.
Stack throwing strikes here but Olives Jr is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T3#
Olives Jr tries to hold on but Stack postures up.
Stack content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stack misses with a head shot.
Stack controlling from the full mount.
Olives Jr is looking to improve his position but Stack isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Stack 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.
Stack thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Novak Stack dominated that round.
That's time! Olives Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Olives Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stack is fending him off so far but Olives Jr persists. Nope, Stack circles away and we're back to standing.
Stack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olives Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stack avoids it really well and circles away.
Stack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Olives Jr shoots in and drives through. Stack sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Olives Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olives Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olives Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Olives Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Olives Jr dives in and grabs Stack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stack pushes down on Olives Jr's head and hops out.
Stack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Olives Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olives Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Stack tries to sprawl out of it but Olives Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stack with the counter takedown but Olives Jr avoids it easily.
Olives Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Olives Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Stack. No joy for Olives Jr on that attempt.
Stack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charlie Olives Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Olives Jr with that takedown attempt.
And Stack tries to counter it with a takedown but Olives Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Olives Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Stack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Olives Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Stack gets double underhooks and turns Olives Jr into the cage. #T3#
Stack holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stack - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Stack's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Olives Jr being controlled against the cage.
Stack stalls.
Stack receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Olives Jr is trying to break free.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olives Jr tries to break the clinch but Stack is controlling the position.
Stack stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Novak Stack.
Olives Jr scores with a head kick.
Olives Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Olives Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stack as he jumps to the side.
Stack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olives Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stack with the counter takedown but Olives Jr avoids it easily.
Olives Jr tests Stack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Novak Stack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olives Jr works the jab nicely.
Olives Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stack keeps the fight on the outside.
Stack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Charlie Olives Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olives Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olives Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olives Jr tries to clinch but Stack moves out of range.
Olives Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Olives Jr clinches up with Stack and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Olives Jr is trying to break the clinch but Stack is controlling him.#BC2#
Stack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olives Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Olives Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olives Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stack pinned against the cage. Stack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stack takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Olives Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stack circles away.
Stack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Olives Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olives Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Olives Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Olives Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olives Jr tries to clinch there but Stack circles away.
Stack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olives Jr is defended easily by Stack.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Olives Jr #TD2#
and Stack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Olives Jr's guard.
Stack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stack slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stack controlling from side mount. #T4#
Stack moves into full mount!
Stack looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olives Jr is looking to improve his position but Stack isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Novak Stack.
I've got Stack 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Novak Stack! |
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