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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Beef Stew (ranked 1486 p4p, 167 weight class) and Theodore Jasper (ranked 1089 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Beef Stew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Theodore Jasper!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stew gets tackled into the cage by Jasper. Jasper maintains the clinch.
Jasper stops a takedown attempt from Stew.
Stew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jasper prevents it.
Jasper pulls guard successfully.
Jasper keeping moving, preventing Stew from controlling successfully.
Jasper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jasper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stew has gone for a leg lock! Jasper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stew's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stew (0) vs (2) Jasper
Stew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew looking to control.
Stew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jasper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jasper defends well.
Stew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jasper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stew 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.
Stew is looking for a triangle here but Jasper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stew (0) vs (5) Jasper
Stew is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stew tries to roll over but Jasper keeps him under control.
Stew trying to control from the bottom.
Stew wants to get back to full guard.
Jasper trying to control the pace.
Stew tries to get to full guard but Jasper has control of the leg.
Stew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stew has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jasper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stew. Score +3 for passing guard: Stew (0) vs (8) Jasper
Stew is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stew sneaks back into half guard.
Jasper is looking to take a break and control but Stew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stew is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stew moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stew wants to sweep but no luck.
Stew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stew is looking for a triangle but Jasper pushes his legs off easily.
Jasper stopping the sweep attempt from Stew.
Jasper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jasper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jasper stays in close to Stew's body and controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jasper content to stall in guard here.
Stew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stew keeping moving, preventing Jasper from controlling successfully.
Stew working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stew has his foot on Jasper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jasper works his way back into a safe position though.
Stew trying to keep a closed guard but Jasper is proving a slippery customer.
Jasper is stalling in the full guard.
Jasper stopping the sweep attempt from Stew.
Stew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jasper is aware though and is defending well.
Stew looking for a guillotine here but Jasper defends easily.
Jasper preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jasper trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stew wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jasper is now in half guard.
Stew wants to improve his position but Jasper is controlling well.
Stew is pressing down on Jasper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jasper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jasper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jasper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stew wants to control but Jasper passes easily into half guard.
Stew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jasper is taking a breather. Stew 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.
Stew is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Jasper 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stew wants to get back to full guard.
Stew is working hard here to advance position.
Stew looking for submissions off his back.
Stew is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jasper is thwarting Stew's attempts to control the position.
Jasper controlling the pace.
Stew is trying to get back to full guard.
Jasper trying to control from half guard but Stew is working away.
Stew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jasper pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jasper prevents Stew from improving his position.
Stew moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stew 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.
Stew working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jasper won't allow Stew to sweep him here.
Jasper trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jasper is aware though and is defending well.
Jasper wants to control from the top but Stew keeps moving.
Stew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jasper is one step ahead there.
Stew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stew (2) vs (8) Jasper
Stew pushing down on Jasper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jasper keeping hold of Stew's head, controlling as best he can.
Stew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jasper defends it well.
Jasper keeping control of the position.
Stew seems to be looking for submissions.
Jasper trying to control but Stew postures up.
Stew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jasper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jasper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stew uses his free foot to push down on Jasper's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jasper. Score +3 for passing guard: Stew (5) vs (8) Jasper
Stew looking to control but Jasper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stew has control of Jasper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jasper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stew tries to control but Jasper wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jasper wins on points by 8 to 5.
A relieved looking Theodore Jasper 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:
RapidFC 52
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Stew cracks Nkomo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nkomo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stew scores with a one two! Nkomo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stew scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Nkomo gets tackled into the cage by Stew. Stew maintains the clinch.
Stew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nkomo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stew avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stew.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nkomo is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right handed body shot lands from Stew.
Nkomo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stew fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nkomo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stew can pounce on him.
Donk. Stew catches Nkomo right on the button with a cross.
Nkomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Stew avoids the body shot from Nkomo.
#KD2#
Stew drops Nkomo with a beautiful combination! Nkomo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stew is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Nkomo is rocked!
Nkomo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stew counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oh Nkomo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trymore Nkomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stew connects with a single shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stew. Nkomo shrugs it off though.
Stew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stew connects with an inside leg kick.
Nkomo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stew.
Nkomo wants to slow Stew down by chopping away at his legs.
Stew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Nkomo got wobbled bad by a big combination! Stew presses forward with punches and knees until Nkomo stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Nkomo closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beef Stew!
During a confident post fight interview, Beef Stew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Trymore Nkomo had this to say: 'They don't call me "Brave" for nothing.'.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Beef Stew (ranked 1691 p4p, 194 weight class) and Killua Zoldyk (ranked 1404 p4p, 159 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Beef Stew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Killua Zoldyk!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zoldyk pinned against the cage. Zoldyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zoldyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Stew circles away.
Stew shoots in looking for a takedown but Zoldyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stew has Zoldyk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zoldyk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beef Stew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoldyk is looking for a takedown.
Stew changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zoldyk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zoldyk but Zoldyk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stew darts in looking for a takedown but Zoldyk gets double underhooks and turns Stew into the cage.
Zoldyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zoldyk is working for takedown but Stew is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyk is working for takedown but Stew is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zoldyk wants a takedown but no success here.
Stew wants a takedown.
Zoldyk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zoldyk tries for a takedown but Stew manages to get underhooks.
Zoldyk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stew has Zoldyk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zoldyk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stew tries to score a body lock takedown but Zoldyk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zoldyk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zoldyk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stew wants a takedown but no success here.
Zoldyk wants to take the fight to the mat but Stew manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zoldyk's coach down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zoldyk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stew has Zoldyk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zoldyk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stew is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stew is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zoldyk is defending well.
Zoldyk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stew pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zoldyk tries to avoid it but Stew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zoldyk to the ground. Zoldyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zoldyk closes the distance and pushes Stew back into the cage.
Stew tries to score a body lock takedown but Zoldyk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zoldyk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zoldyk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zoldyk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stew pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zoldyk stops a takedown attempt from Stew.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stew gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zoldyk tightens his grip and picks Stew up, before dumping him to the ground. Stew manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stew (0) vs (2) Zoldyk
Zoldyk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zoldyk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zoldyk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zoldyk looking to pass the guard.
Stew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoldyk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoldyk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoldyk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoldyk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zoldyk passes Stew's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stew manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stew trying to control the position.
Zoldyk advances to half guard.
Well, if Zoldyk 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.
Zoldyk is keen to just control but Stew is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stew tries to roll over but Zoldyk keeps him under control.
Zoldyk is controlling the pace.
Zoldyk seems to be working for a kimura but Stew defends the submission attempt.
Zoldyk is looking to advance position but Stew won't allow it.
Zoldyk is looking to take a break and control but Stew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zoldyk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zoldyk's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stew (4) vs (2) Zoldyk
Zoldyk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zoldyk stops Stew from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stew trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stew wants to finish this one by submission but Zoldyk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stew.
Zoldyk stops Stew from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stew swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zoldyk is now in Stew's guard. A big mistake from Stew there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stew (4) vs (4) Zoldyk
Zoldyk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zoldyk preventing the sweep.
Stew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zoldyk controls the pace.
Stew is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stew (6) vs (4) Zoldyk
Zoldyk is looking to control Stew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zoldyk avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk gets back to full guard.
Zoldyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stew's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stew (6) vs (6) Zoldyk
Stew looking for a sweep. Not yet Stew, not yet.
Stew has an active guard here but Zoldyk has managed to pass into half guard.
Zoldyk seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Stew's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zoldyk is keen to just control but Stew is a slippery customer.
Zoldyk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zoldyk.
Zoldyk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk is looking to advance position but Stew won't allow it.
Zoldyk prevents Stew from improving his position.
Zoldyk works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Stew (6) vs (9) Zoldyk
Stew is trying to escape the mount.
Zoldyk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zoldyk looking to control but Stew is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zoldyk trying to control but Stew is having none of it.
Stew is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zoldyk wants to control the pace but Stew is squirming around nicely.
Zoldyk controlling his opponent.
Stew keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zoldyk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stew is looking to get to half guard.
Zoldyk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zoldyk looking for a guillotine from mount but Stew is having none of it.
Stew can't escape the position.
Zoldyk wants to control the pace but Stew is squirming around nicely.
Stew working to try and regain half guard.
Stew is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk wants to finish this one by submission but Stew is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zoldyk.
Stew really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zoldyk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stew is working to get back to half guard.
Stew is squirming around, avoiding Zoldyk's attempts to control the action.
Stew is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk controlling his opponent.
Stew sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zoldyk prevents Stew from improving his position.
Zoldyk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stew keeps working.
Zoldyk wants to work for an arm triangle but Stew is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stew is staying active underneath Zoldyk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stew tries to get to full guard but Zoldyk has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zoldyk in particular looking to stall.
Zoldyk trying to pass the guard but Stew defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stew.
Stew keeping full guard, as Zoldyk tries to pass.
Stew has his foot on Zoldyk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zoldyk works his way back into a safe position though.
Zoldyk passes Stew's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zoldyk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zoldyk is looking to take a break and control but Stew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stew is looking for a sweep. Zoldyk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoldyk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stew keeps working.
Stew wants to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zoldyk wants to pass the guard but Stew is defending well.
Stew wants to get back to full guard.
Zoldyk works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stew (6) vs (12) Zoldyk
Zoldyk in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stew tries to bench press Zoldyk off him but Zoldyk keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stew gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stew is pressing down on Zoldyk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zoldyk advances to half guard.
Zoldyk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Stew (6) vs (15) Zoldyk
Zoldyk has control of Stew's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stew regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stew is squirming around, avoiding Zoldyk's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stew is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoldyk wins on points by 15 to 6.
Killua Zoldyk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2463 p4p, 263 weight class) and Beef Stew (ranked 1682 p4p, 192 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Beef Stew!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is pressed up against the cage. Stew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nurmagomedov down to the mat. Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stew gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Nurmagomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (0) Stew
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stew looking for a sweep. Not yet Stew, not yet.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Stew has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (2) Stew
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nurmagomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Stew has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stew passes Nurmagomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Stew to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stew is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurmagomedov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (4) vs (2) Stew
Stew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stew working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Nurmagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Stew wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stew working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stew working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagomedov to get to half guard.
Stew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurmagomedov (4) vs (6) Stew
Nurmagomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stew gets his way!
Stew is looking for the choke from the back position but Nurmagomedov is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stew goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Nurmagomedov escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (6) vs (6) Stew
Stew has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nurmagomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (9) vs (6) Stew
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Stew is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Stew is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stew is looking to reverse the position.
Stew being controlled for a moment.
Stew is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stew being controlled for a moment.
Stew is looking to reverse the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Stew is working away.
Stew gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stew looking for submissions off his back.
Stew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Stew gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stew working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard!
Stew wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stew wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Stew is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stew.
Stew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stew keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Stew to sweep him here.
Stew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (9) vs (8) Stew
Stew tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stew trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (11) vs (8) Stew
Stew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov pushing down on Stew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurmagomedov (11) vs (12) Stew
Nurmagomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nurmagomedov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (12) Stew
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stew is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (14) Stew
Stew looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Stew from controlling successfully.
Stew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov pulls Stew in close to his closed guard and prevents Stew from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stew looking to pass the guard.
Stew slips nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stew wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmagomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stew wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
Stew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmagomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stew wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov keeping hold of Stew's head, controlling as best he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stew is looking to pass Nurmagomedov's guard but actually Nurmagomedov recovers to full guard.
Stew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov has control of Stew's left arm, preventing Stew from doing any damage.
Stew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stew wins on points by 14 to 13.
During a confident post fight interview, Beef Stew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 25
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Stew misses with a straight right.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stew, as that shot connected.
Stew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and Stew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stew can pounce on him.
Stew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stew attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beef Stew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stew.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stew. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Stew's head.
Stew tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stew takes one on the button.
Liu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liu lands an overhand right.#T1#
Stew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Stew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stew lands with a shot to the body.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Stew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stew throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stew scores with a leg kick.
Stew lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stew is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stew moves away.
Stew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Stew's head back.
Stew ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Stew throws a big shot that misses.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Stew missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Stew moved out of range nicely.
Stew moves out of range of the strikes.
Stew misses the shot to the body.
Stew lands with a shot to the body.
Stew moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
A leg kick checked by Stew.
Stew flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
A jab from Liu misses.
Stew appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stew.
Good leg kick by Stew there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stew is looking for the big counter here.
Liu misses with a low kick as Stew jumps back.
Stew shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Liu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stew. That one must have hurt.
Stew throws a sloppy head kick
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Stew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
A combination from Stew does no damage.
Stew misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Stew will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stew on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu throws a body punch but Stew moves out of range.
Stew is looking for the big counter here.
Stew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu ducks right into an uppercut from Stew.
Stew lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stew scoring well with a low kick there.
Stew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Stew blocks the leg kick.
#T4#
Stew works the jab nicely.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stew swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD#
Liu lands a big head kick that sends Stew tumbling to the mat! Liu takes a step backwards and waves Stew back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Stew is rocked!
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Stew is still on wobbly legs! Can Liu finish him?
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stew seems to have recovered his senses.
Stew misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Stew's shoulder, as Stew tries to avoid the shot.
Stew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Liu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stew is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Stew slips under a jab from Liu.
A big right from Liu misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balagot Liu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Liu misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stew thuds his right hand into Liu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stew lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Stew is just out of range.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stew.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stew might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.
Stew pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Stew settles back down.
Stew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stew dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
Stew misses with a few strikes there.
Stew throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liu.
Stew lands a glancing blow to the side of Liu's head.
Liu catches Stew with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stew is looking to score with low kicks.
Stew throws a head kick that misses.
Stew walks into a left hand.
Liu misses the body punch
and Stew makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Stew fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stew defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Stew tries a head kick but it misses.
Stew looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Stew will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Stew misses with a head kick.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Stew manages to avoid it.
Stew blocks a leg kick.
Stew avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stew lands a high kick!
Liu feints and then cracks Stew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stew down.
Stew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Stew looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Stew looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu slips under a jab from Stew.#T2#
Stew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stew throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu lands an overhand right.
Stew misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stew. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stew. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Stew.
Liu avoids the head kick by Stew.
Stew scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stew in his tracks.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Liu misses with a hook.
Stew swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Stew avoids the body shot from Liu.
Stew throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Stew lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stew.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liu checks a leg kick.
Stew misses with a hook.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Stew's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stew doesn't seem bothered though.
Liu throws a front kick aimed at Stew's knee but Stew avoids it well.
Stew throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Liu blocks a head kick by Stew.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Stew swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stew.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stew connects with a body shot that sends Liu's belly button to the back.
Stew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Stew slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu throws a body punch but Stew moves out of range.
Stew misses the shot to the body.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stew slips under a jab.
Liu tries to work over Stew's front leg with a kick but Stew checks it.
It seemed like Stew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stew missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Stew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Stew misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Stew.
Stew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Stew off balance momentarily.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stew.
Stew throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Stew 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stew misses with a kick to the body.
Stew misses with a hook.
Liu misses with the combination.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Stew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stew thuds his right hand into Liu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stew scores with a spinning back kick!
Liu misses the body punch
and Stew counters with a right hand to the body.
Liu throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Stew misses.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu looks to land a combination. Stew sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Liu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stew.
A head kick misses from Stew.
Stew clobbers Liu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stew walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.#T1#
Liu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stew is able to avoid easily.
Stew walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick from Stew is predictable there
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Liu.
Liu throws a front kick aimed at Stew's knee but Stew avoids it well.
Stew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stew moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Stew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Stew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Stew misses.
Stew walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stew checks a low kick from Liu.
Stew on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Stew throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stew thinking.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Stew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu looks to land a combination but Stew avoids it well.
Stew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stew.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stew tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stew thuds his right hand into Liu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
Stew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu checks the leg kick.
Stew lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liu at a distance.
Stew tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Stew blocks the leg kick.
Stew just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stew misses with a jab to the body
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Liu.
Stew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Stew scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stew avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Stew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stew, right into the meat.
Liu lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stew misses the jab.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Liu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stew throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stew. Stew obviously looking to wear him down.
Stew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stew throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stew.
Stew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stew throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Stew throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liu throws a leg kick but Stew moved away.
Liu thumps Stew with a low kick.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Stew moves away and avoids it.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Liu lands but Stew takes it in his stride.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Stew looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stew.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 22
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Werthers lands a glancing blow to the side of Stew's head.
Stew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Werthers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stew feints and then cracks Werthers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Werthers down.
Stew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Werthers moves away.
Werthers looks to throw the jab but Stew is out of range.
Beef Stew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Stew does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stew.
Some wild striking there from Werthers.
Werthers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stew. That's going to slow Werthers down.
Stew throws a lazy right hand but Werthers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Werthers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stew lands a nice shot to the body.
Stew tries to clinch but Werthers moves out of range.
Jab from Stew.
Stew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Werthers dives in and grabs Stew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stew pushes down on Werthers's head and hops out.
A head kick by Stew misses #TD#
and Werthers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Werthers.
Werthers stopping the sweep attempt from Stew.
Werthers trying to control but Stew is working from the bottom.
Werthers preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Stew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Werthers tries to free his leg and advance position but Stew is retaining full guard.
Stew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Werthers wants to control from the top but Stew keeps moving.
Stew wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Werthers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stew is trying to keep Werthers in close.
Werthers won't allow Stew to sweep him here.
Werthers looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Stew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Werthers moves out of range of the strikes.
Werthers attempts a counter takedown but Stew avoids it well and moves away.
Stew misses with a looping left.
Werthers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Werthers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stew tries to avoid it but Werthers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stew to the ground. Stew escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Werthers throws a series of punches but Stew moves out of range.
Stew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stew bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stew throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Werthers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Stew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Werthers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stew to the mat! Stew manages to get full guard.
Stew trying to keep a closed guard but Werthers is proving a slippery customer.
Werthers stays in close to Stew's body and controls the position.
Werthers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stew looking for a sweep. Not yet Stew, not yet.
Werthers stops Stew from standing up.
Stew is trying to control the position but Werthers postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stew keeping moving, preventing Werthers from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stew controls Werthers momentarily but Werthers frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Stew dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stew connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Stew instigates a clinch.
Stew throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Werthers.
Stew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werthers.
The referee calls for Stew to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stew dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew taking a breather.
Stew receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Werthers blocking some punches.
Werthers wants to break free but Stew has control.
#T1#
A short left from Stew. #BC#
Werthers breaks from the clinch.
Werthers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stew avoids the body shot from Werthers.
Stew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Werthers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Werthers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Werthers throws a jab when Stew was well out of range.
Stew throws a head kick but Werthers moves out of range.
Werthers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Werthers misses with a looping left.
Stew misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Werthers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stew throws the left hand but Werthers avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Stew lands with a good body shot.
Beef Stew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Stew.
Stew throws an off balance right hand
and Werthers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werthers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stew. Stew obviously looking to wear him down.
Werthers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Werthers.
Werthers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werthers.
Werthers tries to counter with a takedown but Stew is quick to defend against it.
Beef Stew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stew misses with a head kick.
Stew misses with a left hand #TD#
and Werthers counters with a takedown into side control.
Stew struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Werthers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stew, who protects the arm well.
Werthers tries to move to mount but Stew blocks the move with his legs.
Stew regains half guard there - taking advantage of Werthers's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Werthers is nestled in close to Stew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stew has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Werthers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Werthers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Werthers's back!
Stew keeps control of the position as Werthers tries to break free.
Stew missing with punches from the back. #T4#
Werthers wants to control his opponent's hands but Stew gets his hands free.
Stew thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Werthers trying to control but not successfully.
Werthers can't escape the position.
Werthers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stew is trying to stick to Werthers's back but Werthers is turning into Stew. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stew's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Werthers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werthers stopping the sweep attempt from Stew.
Stew can't keep his opponent in guard - Werthers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stew wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stew manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Werthers sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Stew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stew throws a hook to the side of Werthers's head but Werthers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stew scores with a kick to the midsection.
Werthers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stew is looking to land body kicks.
Werthers staying out of range there.
Stew throws a body shot but no joy.
Stew feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Werthers's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stew.
Stew uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Werthers has time to react.
Stew throws a jab when Werthers was well out of range.#T1#
Stew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stew.
Stew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stew thuds his shin into the meat of Werthers's side.
Stew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Werthers.
Werthers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Werthers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stew.
Stew misses with a lunging right hand
and Werthers counters with a nice uppercut.
Stew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
A slow jab from Werthers misses its intended target.
Stew is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Werthers with a body shot.
Del Werthers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Werthers.
Werthers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Werthers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick from Werthers misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stew! But no joy.
Werthers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stew.
Werthers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Werthers misses the body punch
and Stew counters with a head kick. That will keep Werthers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Werthers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Werthers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beef Stew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Stew throws a sloppy head kick and Werthers moves out of range easily.
Werthers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stew lands with a nice body kick.
Stew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Werthers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Stew there.
Stew throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Werthers's head.
Stew throws a nice looking combination but Werthers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Werthers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werthers.
Stew is looking to land body kicks.
Stew throws a combination. Werthers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Del Werthers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Stew is looking to slow Werthers down with leg kicks.
Werthers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Werthers.
Sloppy strikes from Stew. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick there by Stew.
Stew throws a shot to the body.
Werthers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stew sprawls well. Stew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Werthers gets slowly back to his feet.
Stew is looking for the big counter here.
Werthers blocks a head kick by Stew.
Werthers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beef Stew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stew 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beef Stew!
After the fight, Beef Stew was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 19
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Whiplash lands an overhand right.
Whiplash lands a leg kick that knocks Stew off balance momentarily.
Stew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whiplash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stew.
Stew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whiplash throws a low kick but Stew avoids it.
Good exchange - Whiplash coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Whiplash. Beautiful body shot.
Whiplash seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Whiplash stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stew tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Stew blocks a jab.
Stew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whiplash connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stew. Stew circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whiplash throws a lazy right hand but Stew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stew throws a hook but Whiplash avoids it easily.
Whiplash looks to throw the jab but Stew is out of range.
Snappy Whiplash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stew checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stew checks a leg kick nicely.
Whiplash thuds his shin into the meat of Stew's side.#T2#
Stew throws a wild body kick that Whiplash sees coming a mile off.
Stew misses with a head kick.
Stew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whiplash.
Stew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whiplash throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stew lands with an uppercut that bounces Whiplash off the cage and back into range.
Stew takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash catches Stew with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stew moves out of range as Whiplash throws a body kick.
#T3#
Whiplash lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Whiplash counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Stew is rocked!
Whiplash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stew.
Whiplash loads up on a big right hand but Stew slips the punch.
Stew throws a fast counter high kick but Whiplash manages to duck under it in time.
Whiplash lands a head shot.
Stew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stew is still on wobbly legs! Can Whiplash finish him?
Stew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stew seems to have recovered his senses.
Whiplash connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Stew throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. Whiplash catches Stew right on the button with a cross.
Stew throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Whiplash forces Stew back against the cage and clinches.
Stew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Stew.
Whiplash throws a head punch that misses.
Stew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stew scores with a shoulder strike.
Stew tries to work over Whiplash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snappy Whiplash dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stew jabs at Whiplash's body.
Jab, jab by Whiplash - just one landing.
Whiplash throws a poor cross that misses
and Stew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiplash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Whiplash tenderised Stew's leg. Stew is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stew lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash throws a looping overhand right but Stew ducks down to avoid it.
Whiplash is looking to slow Stew down with leg kicks.
Whiplash does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Whiplash moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStew.#T1#
Stew darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stew fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whiplash tries to score with a low kick but Stew moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Stew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stew slips a straight right by Whiplash.
A head kick misses from Whiplash.
Stew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stew has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stew throws a head kick that misses.
Stew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stew swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whiplash counters with a straight right hand.
Whiplash misses the shot to the body.
Stew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Stew throws a lazy head kick
and Whiplash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whiplash avoids the head kick by Stew.
Whiplash scores with a decent looking hook.
A leg kick checked by Stew.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stew! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Whiplash misses the target.
Stew is trying to counter with his kicks.
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!
Whiplash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stew throws a big shot that misses.
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. Stew moves away and avoids it.
Whiplash moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStew.#T3#
Stew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whiplash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Whiplash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whiplash lands the left hand.
Stew ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
Stew ducks right into an uppercut from Whiplash.
Stew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whiplash throws a sloppy head kick and Stew moves out of range easily. #T4#
Whiplash throws a right hand that misses
and Stew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stew throws a poor cross that misses
and Whiplash counters with a good low kick that Stew was not able to check.
Stew throws a head kick that misses
and Whiplash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stew checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Despite the aggression on Stew's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whiplash doesn't manage to clinch there - Stew circles away.
Stew looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Whiplash and Stew goes tumbling to the canvas! Whiplash follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Whiplash performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stew pushes Whiplash off looking to stand but Whiplash dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snappy Whiplash dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Whiplash misses with a straight left.
Whiplash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stew can do to turn this around?
Stew throws an overhand right that lands on Whiplash's shoulder, as Whiplash tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stew throws a nice looking combination but Whiplash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whiplash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stew is looking for the big counter here.
Whiplash throws the left hand but Stew avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stew. Whiplash shrugs it off though.
Whiplash lands with a right hand. #T1#
Whiplash misses with a low kick.
Snappy Whiplash is winning the standup battle so far.
Stew on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whiplash connects with a solid leg kick.
Stew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whiplash throws a leg kick but Stew checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stew! But no joy.
Whiplash cracks Stew with a good jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whiplash.
Whiplash misses with a low kick as Stew jumps back.
A jab from Whiplash misses.
Beef Stew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Whiplash misses the target.
A head kick by Stew misses
and Whiplash counters with a solid body kick.
Whiplash avoids the head kick by Stew.
Whiplash is looking to slow Stew down with leg kicks.
Stew moves out of range of the body kick from Whiplash.
A little jabbing left from Stew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Whiplash finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiplash jabs at Stew's body.
Whiplash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stew is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Whiplash with a body shot.#T3#
A big right from Whiplash misses.
Stew lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Whiplash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That kick from Whiplash tenderised Stew's leg. Stew is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whiplash.
Stew has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whiplash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whiplash connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Whiplash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whiplash. #T4#
No joy there for Stew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whiplash works the jab nicely.
Whiplash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whiplash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whiplash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash connects with a leg kick. Stew looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snappy Whiplash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Whiplash misses the target.
Stew throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snappy Whiplash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whiplash, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snappy Whiplash!
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Event:
Rapid Showdown in Tokyo 7
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Columbus lands with an overhand left.
Stew misses with a looping left.
Columbus wants to clinch.
Columbus wants to clinch but Stew slips to the side
and Stew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Stew - just one landing.
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Stew moves away and avoids it.
Stew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Stew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Stew and move into the clinch.
Good shot there by Stew.
Stew lands with a shot to the body.
Columbus tries to clinch up.
Stew lands a slapping body shot.
Stew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stew connects with the punch.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stew moves away.
Columbus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stew throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range. #T1#
Stew scores with a one two! Columbus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stew lands a jab to the head.
Stew connects with a jab.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus doesn't manage to clinch there - Stew circles away.
Stew throws a shot from downtown. Columbus moves away and avoids it.
Columbus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stew lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stew throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stew.
Stew jabs at Columbus's body.
Columbus wants to clinch up but Stew keeps it at a distance.
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!
Columbus walks into a left hand.
Columbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stew counters with a nice leg kick.
Stew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Stew gets tackled into the cage by Columbus. Columbus maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stew scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Stew manages to break the clinch.
Stew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Columbus tries to clinch but Stew moves away
and Stew counters with a solid body kick.
Stew plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Columbus scores with a jab. Stew acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Columbus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stew moves away.
Stew cracks the inside of Columbus's front leg.
Stew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stew throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Columbus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stew finds it's way round the side to connect with Columbus's head.
Columbus moves forwards but Stew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stew throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
Columbus moves in looking to clinch but Stew pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Stew.
Columbus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Stew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbus.
Columbus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Columbus scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Stew misses.
Stew has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Stew counters with a right hand to the body.
Stew lands a nice shot to the body.
Stew slips a jab from Columbus.
Columbus tries to clinch but Stew is having none of it.
Stew looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Columbus tries to clinch but Stew moves out of range.
Stew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Stew.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stew. That's going to slow Columbus down.
Stew slips a straight right by Columbus.
Stew lands with an uppercut that bounces Columbus off the cage and back into range.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Stew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Stew finds it's target.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
Columbus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Columbus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Columbus slips a straight right by Stew.
Stew scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch lands to the side of Columbus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Columbus takes one to the side of the head.
Stew bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Columbus's head.
Stew tries to bum rush Columbus with a series of wild strikes but Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Columbus checks the leg kick.
Stew throws out a leg kick but Columbus moves out of range and Stew only half commits. #CL#
Columbus darts in and clinches Stew up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus keeps control of Stew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stew is leaning against Columbus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Columbus is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Stew breaks the clinch.
Columbus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Columbus takes one to the side of the head.
Stew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Columbus momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Stew dominated that round.
That's time! Columbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Columbus.
Stew misses the jab.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Stew and move into the clinch.
Columbus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stew scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Columbus clinches up with Stew and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stew.
Stew lands a shot to the body.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Stew 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.
Columbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stew turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stew fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Columbus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Stew.
Stew was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbus. That did some damage!
Stew scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beef Stew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stew connects with a good right hand that stumbles Columbus. Columbus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Columbus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Columbus wants to clinch.
Stew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Stew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Columbus wants to clinch but Stew slips to the side
and Stew counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stew ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stew tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Columbus tries to move into range but Stew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stew counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Columbus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stew is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Columbus is rocked!
Columbus avoids the head kick by Stew.
Stew scores with a head kick.
Oh Columbus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Columbus throws a hook but Stew avoids it easily.
Columbus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stew digs a good hook to Columbus's body.
Columbus seems to have got his legs back now.
Columbus tries to clinch there but Stew circles away.
Columbus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Columbus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Columbus moves in looking to clinch but Stew pushes him off.#T3#
Columbus doesn't manage to clinch there - Stew circles away.
Stew scores with a nice right hand.
Stew scores with a hook.
Columbus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stew.
A good leg kick by Stew.
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stew manages to avoid it.
Stew dodges the punch combination from Columbus.
Stew cracks a nice hook into Columbus's ribs.
Columbus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stew.
Stew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stew throws a good cross that connects.
Columbus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stew darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Columbus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Columbus misses
and Stew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Stew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stew lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stew throws a wild body kick that Columbus sees coming a mile off.
Stew keeps the fight on the outside.
Columbus takes one to the chin there.
Columbus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stew.
Stew scoring well with a low kick there.
Stew moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Columbus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Stew catches Columbus right on the button with a cross.
Stew scores with a decent looking hook.
Columbus wants to clinch
and Stew counters with a big right hand! Oh Columbus is in trouble here! Stew follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beef Stew!
Beef Stew made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RapidFC 22
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Lothbrok misses with a takedown
and Stew counters with a stiff right hand.
Lothbrok cracks a nice hook into Stew's ribs.
Stew lunges at Lothbrok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lothbrok's hand.
Lothbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stew moves away.
Stew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Lothbrok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stew as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lothbrok shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stew manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stew is trying to control the position but Lothbrok postures up.
Stew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lothbrok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Lothbrok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lothbrok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lothbrok is pushing down on Stew's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stew is fighting to maintain full guard but Lothbrok has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Stew is defending against the submission attempts here by Lothbrok.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lothbrok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lothbrok throwing shots but Stew is blocking nicely.
Lothbrok is looking to advance position but Stew won't allow it. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stew defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lothbrok in particular looking to stall.
Lothbrok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Lothbrok has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lothbrok is looking to take a break and control but Stew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lothbrok is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Lothbrok throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stew to regain full guard.
Lothbrok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lothbrok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stew works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ragnar Lothbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lothbrok ducks under a wild hook from Stew.
Stew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lothbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Stew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stew but Stew pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Stew. No joy for Lothbrok on that attempt.
Stew swings for the body but Lothbrok moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stew. That's going to slow Lothbrok down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Lothbrok misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beef Stew will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stew misses with a kick to the body.
Lothbrok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stew as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Stew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stew cracks Lothbrok with an open hand slap.
Lothbrok walks into a stiff left hand from Stew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stew.
Lothbrok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stew sprawls and moves away.
We've been informed that Stew has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lothbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stew throws out a powerful jab.
Beef Stew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Lothbrok is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stew's half guard.
Stew won't allow Lothbrok to pass to mount.
Stew manages to get to full guard.
Lothbrok stopping the sweep attempt from Stew.
Lothbrok with a nice head shot there.
Lothbrok trying to control but Stew is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Lothbrok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lothbrok sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stew keeping full guard, as Lothbrok tries to pass.
Stew has his hands on Lothbrok's head, controlling the position.
Stew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Lothbrok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stew keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stew sprawls well. Stew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stew manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Stew.
Stew throws a solid leg kick but Lothbrok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stew.#T4#
Stew looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Lothbrok decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stew's guard.
Lothbrok 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.
Stew trying to control the position here.
Lothbrok won't allow Stew to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lothbrok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok is working Stew over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beef Stew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lothbrok with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Stew misses.
Stew throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnar Lothbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lothbrok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stew misses with a hook. Lothbrok ducked under it nicely.
Lothbrok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lothbrok takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok swings for the body but Stew moves out of range.
Stew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Stew.
#T1#
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Stew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stew as he jumps to the side.
Lothbrok with a poor takedown
and Stew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stew connects with an inside leg kick.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown but Stew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lothbrok swings for the body but Stew moves out of range.
Stew throws a fast counter high kick but Lothbrok manages to duck under it in time.
Beef Stew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lothbrok fails to land the takedown.
Lothbrok takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Stew lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lothbrok doesn't seem phased though.
Stew slips a jab and a cross from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok shoots in but Stew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stew throws out a counter right but Lothbrok avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Stew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Stew.
Stew lands a body shot.
Lothbrok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stew defends well and Lothbrok ends up having to push Stew into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stew cracks Lothbrok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stew lands a jab.
Lothbrok misses with a hook. Stew ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Lothbrok fails with the takedown
and Stew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Stew to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stew.
Stew counters with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Stew there.
Lothbrok misses with a takedown attempt
and Stew counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beef Stew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stew 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beef Stew!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Beef Stew made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Stew lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Errol Browse has been cut.
Browse ducks right into an uppercut from Stew.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stew!
A head kick misses from Browse.
Browse throws a head kick that misses
and Stew counters with a slapping leg kick.
Errol Browse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Browse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Stew counters with a quick kick to the body but Browse blocks it.
Stew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Browse throws a lazy head kick
and Stew counters with a big right hand! Oh Browse is in trouble here! Stew follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beef Stew!
Beef Stew made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
FARTMMA 20
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Bouya slips under a jab from Stew.
Bouya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Stew clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Stew - that landed with a thud.
Stew lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bouya or not.
Bouya stalls.
Bouya tries to circle away but Stew has him pinned against the cage.
Stew lands a nice shot to the body.
Stew tries to work over Bouya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stew scores with a shoulder strike.
Stew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouya prevents a body shot from Stew. #BC2#
Bouya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stew bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beef Stew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouya swats away the attempt to clinch by Stew.#T1#
Stew throws a low kick but Bouya moves out of range easily.
Bouya checks a leg kick.
Stew fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bouya checks it well.
Stew misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bouya misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stew. That's going to slow Bouya down.
Stew tries to work over Bouya's front leg with a kick but Bouya checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stew, right into the meat.
Stew avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Stew misses with a right hand
enabling Bouya to counter with a crisp jab.
Bouya throws a right and a left that Stew avoids nicely.
Stew misses with a straight right.
Stew scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stew moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stew lands with an overhand left.
Bouya moves out of range of the leg kick from Stew.#CL#
Stew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bouya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stew fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouya. #T3#
Bouya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stew works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stew misses with some punches.
Stew misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Bouya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stew misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stew.
Stew swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bouya's efforts to push away.
Bouya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bouya blocks an uppercut.
Bouya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bouya.
Stew cracks Bouya with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stew.
Bouya blocks an uppercut.
Stew works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stew throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouya.
Stew throws a head punch that misses.
Stew misses with a punch to the body.
Stew lands with a left to the head.
Stew throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouya.
Bouya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stew throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouya.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stew misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Stew 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#
Bouya looks to throw the jab but Stew is out of range.
Bouya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bouya.
Stew slips under a jab.
Stew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Stew's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bouya throws a series of punches but Stew avoids them all with ease.
Stew throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stew throws a leg kick that misses.
Stew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bouya can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew wants to land a leg kick but Bouya is out of range.
Bouya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stew. Stew obviously looking to wear him down.
Stew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stew lands with an uppercut that bounces Bouya off the cage and back into range.
Bouya blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Stew throws a poor cross that misses
and Stew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stew throws a lazy right hand but Bouya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bouya unleashes a big counter combination but Stew bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stew lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stew throws a hook but Bouya blocks it.
Bouya throws out a counter right but Stew avoids it with no problem.
Stew throws a body kick that misses.
Stew throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Bouya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bouya throws a combination that misses
letting Stew counter with a right hand.
Bouya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beef Stew is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Bouya gets tackled into the cage by Stew. Stew maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stew. #T2#
Stew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stew tries to work over Bouya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stew tries to work over Bouya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stew has Bouya pressed against the cage, preventing Bouya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Bouya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bouya in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stew throws a leg kick that misses.
Bouya misses with a two punch combination.
Stew fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bouya just manages to avoid it.
Bouya looks for the body kick but Stew saw that one coming.
Stew throws a push kick but Bouya slaps the foot to one side.
As Stew backs off Bouya throws a huge counter combo but Stew manages to avoid it all.
Bouya keeps the fight on the outside.
Bouya is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Bouya tries to keep at a distance but Stew has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Stew throws a head punch that misses.
Bouya blocks a body shot from Stew.
Stew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stew working aggressively here.
Bouya is pushing Stew up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Stew.
Stew misses with the head strike.
Bouya prevents a body shot from Stew.
Stew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Stew.
Stew lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Stew misses with some punches.
Stew lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stew lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bouya or not.
Stew throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouya.
Bouya blocks an uppercut.
Stew tries to throw a body punch but Bouya avoids it by throwing Stew back against the cage.
Stew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bouya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stew throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouya.
Stew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stew misses with some punches.
Stew throws a head punch that misses.
Stew misses with the head strike.
Bouya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stew lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Stew dominated that second round.
That's time! Stew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stew scores with a jab.
Bouya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bouya checks a low kick from Stew.
Stew throws an off balance right hand
and Bouya counters with a one-two to the body.
Stew dodges the punch combination from Bouya.
Bouya lands a nice looking body kick.
Bouya swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bouya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Bouya.
Stew fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bouya just manages to avoid it.
Stew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bouya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bouya avoids the head kick by Stew.
Stew lands a nice shot that snaps Bouya's head back.
Stew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bouya blocks a head kick by Stew.
Bouya throws out a counter right but Stew avoids it with no problem.
Stew tries to clinch but Bouya moves out of range.
Stew throws a leg kick but Bouya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bouya unleashes a big counter combination but Stew bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stew throws a head kick that misses.
As Stew backs off Bouya throws a huge counter combo but Stew manages to avoid it all.
Beef Stew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bouya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bouya throws a looping overhand right but Stew ducks down to avoid it.
Bouya blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Bouya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bouya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bouya misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Stew rushes Bouya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouya.
Bouya blocks a body shot from Stew. #T3#
Bouya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stew lands a shot to the body.
Bouya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beef Stew has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stew misses with a body punch.
Bouya is trying to force a seperation but Stew has the dominant position.
Bouya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bouya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bouya is trying to push Stew away but Stew has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Bouya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harumichi Bouya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stew. That's going to slow Bouya down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beef Stew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stew 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beef Stew!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Beef Stew waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
FARTMMA 16: THE RISE OF VENOM
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Stew misses with a looping left.
Maldonado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stew is looking to counter the offense by Maldonado and move into the clinch.
Stew throws a leg kick but Maldonado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maldonado tries to move into range but Stew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stew will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stew throws a leg kick but Maldonado moved away.
Maldonado throws a lazy head kick
and Stew counters with a leg kick.
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stew.
Stew tries to clinch up
and Maldonado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldonado tries to score with a low kick but Stew moves his leg out of the way.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stew moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado throws a leg kick but Stew sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stew misses with a body kick.
Maldonado throws a counter combo.
Stew throws a body kick that misses
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldonado.
Maldonado misses the jab.
Maldonado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maldonado lands a head kick!
#T1#
A head kick misses from Stew. #CL#
Stew moves into the clinch.
Stew blocks an uppercut.
Maldonado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldonado's efforts to push away.
Maldonado blocks a body shot from Stew.
Maldonado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stew backwards.
Stew scores with a shoulder strike.
Stew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maldonado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stew prevents a body shot from Maldonado.
Stew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maldonado is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Stew. #BC2#
Maldonado breaks from the clinch.
Maldonado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Stew misses with a body kick.
Stew takes a swing at Maldonado's ribcage but misses.
Stew checks a leg kick.
A cross from Maldonado lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldonado throws a lazy uppercut
and Stew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldonado cracks a nice hook into Stew's ribs.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Stew moved out of range nicely.
Maldonado scores with a hook to the body. Stew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Stew closes the distance and clinches.
Maldonado is trying to break free.
Stew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldonado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stew misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Maldonado breaks from the clinch.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldonado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
A combination from Maldonado does no damage.
Stew half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maldonado blocks a leg kick.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stew moves out of range as Maldonado strikes.
Stew getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldonado moves out of range of the body kick.
Maldonado throws a right hand that Stew ducks under and follows up with a left that Stew also avoids with ease.
Maldonado blocks a leg kick.
Stew fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maldonado checks it well.
Stew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
Stew half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut. Stew saw that one coming.#CL#
Stew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maldonado swings wildly with an uppercut but Stew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldonado is trying to push Stew away but Stew has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maldonado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldonado throws a head punch that misses.
Stew blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Stew misses with a punch on the inside.
Stew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stew misses with a punch on the inside.
Stew can't find room to land a body shot as Maldonado controls the action.
#BC2#
Maldonado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stew cracks Maldonado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maldonado looks to score with a jab to the body but Stew is just out of range.
Stew wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stew misses with a low kick.
Stew lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maldonado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stew lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maldonado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stew explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maldonado scores with a jab. Stew acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stew feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maldonado's calf.
Maldonado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stew scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ralphie Maldonado 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Stew misses the target.
Maldonado on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stew tries to clinch there but Maldonado circles away.
Maldonado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Maldonado catches Stew right on the button with a cross.
Stew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
Maldonado loads up on a big right hand but Stew slips the punch.
Stew swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range.
Stew wants to land a leg kick but Maldonado is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maldonado in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stew wants to slow Maldonado down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot by Maldonado.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ralphie Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldonado moves away.
Maldonado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stew counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Maldonado.
Stew connects with a leg kick. Maldonado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maldonado moves away from the strike by Stew.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Stew moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Maldonado misses with a hook. Stew ducked under it nicely.
Stew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Maldonado misses.
Maldonado throws a hook to the side of Stew's head but Stew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldonado missing with a left hand there. Stew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stew checks a low kick from Maldonado.
Stew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stew misses with a low kick.
Stew looks to land a body kick but Maldonado moved away.
Maldonado avoids the body shot from Stew.
Stew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maldonado to score with a decent uppercut.
Maldonado misses with a head kick.
Stew tries a low kick but Maldonado avoids it.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut.
Ralphie Maldonado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stew.
Maldonado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maldonado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stew.
Stew throws the kick towards the body but Maldonado avoids it.
Maldonado throws an overhand right that lands on Stew's shoulder, as Stew tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A jab from Stew misses.
Stew misses with a wild body shot.
Stew sizes up Maldonado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maldonado lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Stew moves into the clinch.
Beef Stew has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maldonado.
Maldonado is trying to break free.
Stew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Maldonado manages to break the clinch.
Stew moves away from the strike by Maldonado.
Maldonado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stew doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldonado circles away.
Maldonado tests Stew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stew lands with a kick to the temple. Maldonado shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
A jab from Maldonado finds it's way through Stew's defenses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maldonado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stew - the referee stops the clock and Maldonado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stew. Maldonado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maldonado throws a jab but it's blocked by Stew.
A head kick misses from Stew.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses.
Stew is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maldonado.#CL#
Stew moves into range and clinches up with Maldonado.
A head punch on the inside from Stew fails to land.
Stew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maldonado is looking to break free of the clinch but Stew has double underhooks.
Stew presses Maldonado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stew.
Maldonado struggles to land a body shot inside as Stew controls his hands.
Maldonado is trying to push Stew away but Stew has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Stew.
Maldonado is trying to break the clinch but Stew is controlling him.
Maldonado tries to break free but Stew pushes him back against the cage.
Stew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maldonado is trying to push Stew away but Stew has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Maldonado misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldonado working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stew.
Maldonado wants to get back to striking at distance but Stew won't allow it.
Stew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
Maldonado is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Maldonado breaks from the clinch.
Stew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldonado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stew throws a low kick but Maldonado moves out of range easily.
Maldonado lands a nice looking body shot.
Stew tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maldonado misses with a hook.
It looked like Stew was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maldonado.
Stew doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldonado circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Stew.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut.
Stew misses with a kick to the body.
Stew explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Stew 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#
Maldonado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Maldonado misses its intended target.
Stew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldonado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stew misses with a low kick.
Maldonado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stew.
Maldonado throws a sloppy head kick and Stew moves out of range easily. #CL#
Stew closes the distance and pushes Maldonado back into the cage.
Maldonado wants to break free but Stew has control.
Stew throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldonado.
Maldonado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maldonado tries a body shot but Stew blocks it.
#BC2#
Maldonado manages to break the clinch.
Stew just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stew tries to clinch but Maldonado is having none of it.
Stew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldonado. Stew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stew lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stew avoids the body shot from Maldonado.
#T1#
Stew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maldonado.
Stew lands a jab to Maldonado's midsection.
Stew misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maldonado throws a jab but it's blocked by Stew.
Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stew manages to avoid it.
Stew getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Stew gets a clinch.
Stew lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maldonado or not.
Stew scores with a shoulder strike.
Stew misses with a punch to the body.
Maldonado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stew struggles to land a body shot inside as Maldonado controls his hands.
Maldonado misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Maldonado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stew scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Stew can't find room to land a body shot as Maldonado controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stew.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maldonado.
A head punch on the inside from Stew fails to land.
Maldonado is trying to break free.
Maldonado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stew scores with a shoulder strike.
Maldonado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maldonado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stew lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maldonado.
Maldonado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Maldonado is rocked!
Stew lands a shot to the body.
Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can Stew finish him?
Stew swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Stew as the two fighters clinch.
Stew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldonado seems to have recovered his senses.
Stew swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stew tries a body shot but Maldonado blocks it.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldonado.
Maldonado working hard to break the clinch.
Stew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stew lands a nice uppercut.
Stew lands a shot to the body.
Stew gets through Maldonado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Stew.
Stew lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maldonado's elbow.
Stew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stew scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maldonado fails to land.
Maldonado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stew.
A right handed body shot lands from Stew.
Stew lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stew.
Stew unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maldonado! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stew is unloading with more strikes now! Maldonado drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beef Stew!
Beef Stew made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Stew misses with a straight left.
Stew feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kilifa's calf.
Stew cracks the inside of Kilifa's front leg.
Kilifa misses with a takedown attempt
and Stew counters with a big head kick but Kilifa shrugs it off.
We've been told by Stew's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kilifa or perhaps it was just good defense by Stew, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stew. Kilifa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilifa is looking to clinch but Stew is avoiding it.
Stew lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kilifa staying out of range there.#T1##TD2#
Stew gets caught flat footed, as Kilifa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kilifa forces his way into half guard.
Stew wants to control but Kilifa is keeping busy.
Stew tries to roll over but Kilifa keeps him under control.
Kilifa moves nicely into side control.
Kilifa taking a breather here. #T2#
Stew is trying to get back to half guard.
Kilifa takes a little break here. Stew wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Kilifa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Stew looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kilifa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Stew is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kilifa lets go of the hold and Stew can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deon Kilifa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Stew misses with a head kick.
Unbelivable closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stew circles away.
Unbelivable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Unbelivable backing away here, and Stew unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Unbelivable definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Unbelivable throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stew avoids the head kick by Unbelivable.
Stew is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Unbelivable walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stew.
Unbelivable blocks a head kick by Stew.
Stew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Unbelivable shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Unbelivable wants to work for an arm triangle but Stew is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Unbelivable seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Unbelivable seems to be working for a kimura but Stew defends the submission attempt.
Stew avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Unbelivable.
Stew has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Unbelivable is working away from the top position though.
Unbelivable throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Unbelivable is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Unbelivable is trying for a kimura here. Stew looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Unbelivable wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beliv Unbelivable!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Stew misses.
Stew throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Park counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Park is keen to just control but Stew is a slippery customer.
Park lands strikes from half guard.
Park 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.
Park thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stew's head.
Still in half guard, Park seems content to control.
Park missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Park lands with a punch from half guard.
Stew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Park. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Park sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stew defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Park wants to free his trapped foot but Stew is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Park looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stew with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Park throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Park lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Park seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Park.
Nice strikes from Park there.
Park missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Park missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Park throwing shots but Stew is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Park lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Park throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Park drops an elbow to the side of Stew's head. #SUB#
Park seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stew is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tony Park!
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