Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 2
Date: Aug 11, 2020

175 cm
31 yrs
185 lbs

188 cm
23 yrs
190 lbs

Gracie

Stone

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ben Stone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Stone
Stone being controlled here momentarily.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie pulls Stone in to control the position.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stone passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Stone
Gracie struggling a bit here.#T1#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.
Stone trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie wants to control but Stone postures up.
Stone trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie wants to control but Stone postures up.#T2#
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stone off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Stone
Stone trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Stone is keeping busy.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Gracie working for the choke. #SUB#
Stone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie. #SUB#
Stone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB#
Stone showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stone defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T4#
Stone wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Gracie working for the choke.
Stone trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stone knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stone for a finish.
I really don't envy Stone right now. #T5#
Stone surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB#
Gracie looking to break Stone's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stone remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stone turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (7) Stone
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie trying to control here. #T6#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Stone not doing much here. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Stone. Oh but Gracie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Stone goes limp - he's gone! Gracie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raul Gracie!
Raul Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CACC 110
Date: Aug 01, 2020

188 cm
23 yrs
190 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs

Stone

Silverio

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ben Stone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverio.
Silverio moves to clinch but Stone breaks away #TD#
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (0) Silverio
Stone is just content to waste time from the top position. Silverio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Stone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Stone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silverio dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Silverio postures up.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Silverio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silverio trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Silverio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Stone controls Silverio momentarily but Silverio frees himself.
Silverio pushing down on Stone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stone wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
Silverio is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silverio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Stone is not content to let Silverio control the position.#SUB#
Stone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg. #SUB#
Stone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Silverio works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (2) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio looking to control but Stone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for a guillotine from mount but Stone is having none of it.
Silverio moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Stone (2) vs (8) Silverio#T6##SUB2#
Silverio working for a choke but Stone is defending well.
Stone trying to control the action but Silverio just sinks the hooks in.
Silverio trying to control.
Silverio is not going to allow Stone to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Stone staying busy and making it hard for Silverio to control.
Silverio is not going to allow Stone to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Silverio is looking for the choke from the back position but Stone is controlling his hands well.
Silverio keeps control of the position as Stone tries to break free. #T8#
Stone trying to control but not successfully.
Stone is trying to break free.
Silverio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Stone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silverio.
Stone tries to roll but Silverio sticks to his back.
Silverio struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Stone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silverio. #T9#
Stone is in bad spot here.
Silverio not allowing Stone to control his hands.
Silverio struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Stone is having to fend off submission attempts from Silverio, who is looking to sink in the choke. Silverio doesn't have the hooks in though and Stone manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stone (4) vs (8) Silverio
Stone won't allow Silverio to sweep him here. #T10#
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Stone has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Silverio pulls Stone in close to prevent any damage.
Stone postures up.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silverio trying to control the position. #T12#
Stone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (7) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio can't do much from the bottom here.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silverio gets back to half guard.#T13#
Stone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Silverio is not content to let Stone control the position.
Stone trying to control from Silverio's half guard. Silverio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio wins on points by 8 to 7.
Carlos Silverio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CACC 106
Date: Jul 11, 2020

188 cm
22 yrs
190 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
179 lbs

Stone

Diaz

Event: SAFO 64 Frost v Marston
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnhardt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stone.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnhardt 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.#TD2#
Stone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnhardt trying to hold on to Stone's head to control him but Stone postures up.
Barnhardt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stone not doing much here. #T1#
Barnhardt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stone is working away from the top position though.
Stone wants to free his trapped foot but Barnhardt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnhardt is positioning himself well to prevent Stone advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Barnhardt defends the submission attempt.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnhardt is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Stone wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnhardt thuds his right hand into Stone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Ben Stone has been cut.
Barnhardt misses with a hook #TD2#
and Stone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnhardt! #SUB2#
Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Barnhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnhardt is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it. #T4#
Stone has control of an arm but Barnhardt manages to advance to Stone's back!
Stone can't escape the position.
Barnhardt has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnhardt's guard. Nice work there by Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Stone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnhardt lands with a good body shot.
Barnhardt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnhardt misses with a low kick.
Barnhardt misses with a straight right.
Stone with the counter takedown but Barnhardt avoids it easily.
Barnhardt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt misses the shot to the body.
Barnhardt connects with a jab.
Barnhardt scores with a nice body kick.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Barnhardt throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Stone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Barnhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barnhardt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnhardt content to stall in guard here.
Ben Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnhardt wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Barnhardt is really struggling to control Stone but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnhardt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnhardt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stone is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnhardt trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnhardt won't allow Stone to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Stone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Stone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnhardt! #SUB2#
Stone goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnhardt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stone but great work by Barnhardt.
Stone tries to buck Barnhardt off but Barnhardt is having none of it.
Stone regains half guard.
Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnhardt trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away. #T4#
Stone trying to control but Barnhardt postures up.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Stone trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barnhardt manages to pass to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnhardt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ronnie Barnhardt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Stone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stone takes a swing at Barnhardt's ribcage but misses.
Stone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnhardt swivels and escapes.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnhardt stalks Stone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stone's face. Stone staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnhardt stalks Stone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stone's face. Stone staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Stone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barnhardt. That one must have hurt.
Barnhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnhardt can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnhardt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the cage.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone. #T1#
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stone lands with a straight right. Barnhardt didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Barnhardt misses.
Stone with the counter takedown but Barnhardt avoids it easily.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Barnhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnhardt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Barnhardt.
Sloppy strikes from Barnhardt. Those never looked like landing.
Barnhardt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Stone misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnhardt throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Stone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Stone scores with a jab to the body.
Ronnie Barnhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnhardt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stone.
Barnhardt leaves Stone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Stone looks to move away, Barnhardt throws a big counter combo but Stone just gets out of the way.
Barnhardt clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Stone gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Barnhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnhardt prevents Stone from moving into mount.
Barnhardt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stone's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barnhardt won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Barnhardt keeping hold of Stone's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stone wants to take a breather but Barnhardt is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnhardt. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnhardt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Barnhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnhardt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Barnhardt!
Ronnie Barnhardt gave a mention to Hot Spunk in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SAFO 62 Marston v Frost
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stone connects with a nice looking jab.
Iva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Iva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Iva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Stone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iva's guard.
Stone is working Iva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Iva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stone escapes and throws Iva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iva is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Iva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Iva is looking for a sweep.
Stone wants to control but Iva is keeping him busy.
Stone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stone scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stone scoring with punches and elbows.
Iva is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Stone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#
Iva is rocked!#SUB2#
Stone is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Iva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stone gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Iva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stone lets go of the hold and Iva can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Stone!
Ben Stone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SAFO 58 Frost v IsMore II
Date: May 06, 2020

#R1#
Stone takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stone will feel that in the morning.
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Carter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Carter.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Stone tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carter throws a low kick but Stone moves out of range easily.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Carter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stone avoids the head kick by Carter.
Stone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Justice Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Stone.#T2#
A head kick misses from Carter.
Carter throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Stone looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stone back to the cage. Carter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stone.
Carter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Carter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Carter tries to land a front kick but Stone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Stone avoids the head kick by Carter.
Despite the aggression on Stone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Stone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Good leg kick by Carter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
A shot to the body from Carter misses
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter lands with a nice body kick.
Carter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone throws a counter combo.
Carter looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Carter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Carter 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#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carter, right into the meat.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Carter looks to land a body kick but Stone moved away.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justice Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Stone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Carter
and Stone counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stone takes a step back to recover.
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Stone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carter.
Carter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stone's head.
Stone goes for a double leg but Carter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carter continues to drive forward.
Stone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carter throws a nice head kick!
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Carter throws a lazy head kick
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stone checks a leg kick.
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
Stone cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.#T2#
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!
Carter tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Justice Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Stone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Carter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stone has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter is working hard here to advance position.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Carter taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carter wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but Carter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Carter is defending well.
Stone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stone is thwarting Carter's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but Carter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Stone seems to be looking for submissions.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carter is pressing down on Stone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Carter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stone stands up over Carter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carter is trying to keep Stone in close.
Stone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carter misses with the combination.
Stone looks for a takedown but Carter sprawls well.
Stone checks a leg kick.
Stone feints the counter takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carter, right into the meat.
Carter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.#TD2#
Stone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carter wants to control but Stone postures up.
Stone grinds an elbow into Carter's temple.
Stone working away.#T1#
Carter is trying to work for a sweep but Stone has mounted him!
Stone controlling from mount.
Stone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carter? #SUB2#
Stone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carter tries to hold on but Stone postures up.
Stone lands a nice shot to the head.
Stone landing punches.
Stone working Carter over with strikes here. #T2#
Stone lands a big shot there that rocks Carter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carter is trying to escape the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone landing shots from mount.
Carter is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone tries to control but Carter wriggling away.
Carter tries to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Stone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone lands a big shot there that rocks Carter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Carter is rocked!
Carter is trying to reverse the position but instead Stone has taken his back - oops!
Oh Carter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ben Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Carter is trying to defend against the choke here but Stone has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Stone Tightens the hold and Carter taps out furiously! Stone displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Stone!
Ben Stone was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SAFO 54 Daugherty v Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Seia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Seia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stone tries to counter with a takedown but Seia is quick to defend against it.
Seia throws a wild body kick that Stone sees coming a mile off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seia, as that shot connected.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seia.
Stone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seia looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
Seia misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stone avoids the body shot from Seia.
Stone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stone staying out of range there.
Stone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seia can pounce on him.
Seia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seia throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Seia staying out of range there.
Stone shoots in and drives through. Seia sprawls well.
Seia lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Seia.
Alesana Seia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seia lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Stone looks for a takedown but Seia sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seia misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Seia.
Stone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alesana Seia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Seia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seia. Seia obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seia.
Seia cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
Seia cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
Seia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Seia throws a low kick but Stone moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seia.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Seia throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stone showed some decent athleticism there.
Seia is looking to get back to is feet but Stone passes into side control. #SUB#
Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Seia is looking for a sweep.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Seia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Seia is looking to regain half guard here but Stone keeps moving and retains side control.
Seia is looking to get back to his feet here but Stone is keeping cool and he's managed to take Seia's back.
Stone loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Seia hold on?
Seia wants to get back to his feet.
Stone controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alesana Seia 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#
Seia throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seia defends it nicely.#TD#
Stone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Seia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Seia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Seia wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position. #T1#
Stone landing with the ground and pound.
Seia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
Seia has momentary wrist control but Stone slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Stone drops back looking for a leg! Seia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seia manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Seia's guard.
Stone trying to control but Seia is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seia wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
Stone trying to control but Seia is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seia throws a shot to the body.
Stone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seia.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seia as he avoids it easily.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seia.#T3#
Stone walks into a jab.
A jab from Seia finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Seia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seia scores with a nice head shot.
Stone 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.
Seia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone avoids the body shot from Seia.
Seia looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Seia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Seia loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Seia moves out of range of the strikes.
Seia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stone in his tracks.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Seia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good leg kick by Seia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Seia.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seia, as that shot connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Seia.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alesana Seia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Seia jabs at Stone's body.
Seia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seia.
Seia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Seia, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Seia against the cage but Seia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seia misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Stone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seia but Seia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stone moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSeia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Seia. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Seia tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seia scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Seia lands a leg kick that knocks Stone off balance momentarily.
Stone 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.
Seia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Seia misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Seia.
A head kick misses from Seia.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
Seia throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stone drops his hands momentarily and Seia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ben Stone has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Seia #TD#
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown. Seia fights it but they end up in guard.
Seia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Seia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seia can't keep his opponent in guard - Stone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seia keeps working.
Seia is looking to control Stone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seia avoid being mounted?
Stone trying to control the action but Seia is working from the bottom.
Stone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##ES2#
Seia pushes Stone off and gets back to his feet.
Seia misses with a low kick.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Seia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alesana Seia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seia swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Seia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stone moves away from the strike by Seia.
Seia misses the jab.
Stone moves out of range as Seia strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Seia tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Seia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Seia!#ES2#
Seia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Stone's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seia. That's going to slow Stone down.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seia.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seia.
Ben Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alesana Seia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seia 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alesana Seia!

Event: SAFO 51
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##TD#
Stone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stone controls the position from side control.
Bonita taking a bit of punishment here - Stone scoring with strikes.
Stone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bonita down. #SUB#
Stone swings around for an armbar but Bonita sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stone's guard.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Bonita from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stone holds on and takes a little breather.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Stone looking for a triangle here. Bonita is fighting it but it looks tight! Stone pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bonita is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ben Stone!
A determined Ben Stone didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: GDL 21 : Spence vs Stone
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Spence digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
We've been told by Spence 's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target. #TD2#
Stone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Spence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Spence looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone postures up in Spence 's guard and throws a big left but Spence blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Spence is retaining full guard.
Stone keeps trying to improve his position.
Stone pushes down on Spence 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spence gets full guard.#T1#
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Spence has wrist control.
Stone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spence 's head.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Spence has wrist control.
Stone trying to control but Spence is working from the bottom.
Spence is controlling Stone's posture.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Spence is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Stone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spence manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stone has Spence in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Spence won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Spence trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stone throws his legs up looking for a submission but Spence uses it to pass to side control.
Spence trying to control the position but Stone is working away.
Stone sneaks back into half guard.
Stone tries to roll over but Spence keeps him under control.
Spence controlling the action here. #T3#
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Spence takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spence prevents Stone from improving his position.
Stone moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Stone isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spence stacks Stone on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Spence !
Stone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spence 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Spence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
Stone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Still in half guard, Spence seems content to control.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Spence is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spence content to control rather than advance.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spence with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Stone 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#
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ben Stone has been cut.
Spence scores with a body shot.
Stone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spence moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stone swings for the body but Spence moves out of range.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spence as he avoids it easily.
Stone fails with the takedown
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alan Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Stone.#T1#
Spence moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Spence ducks down to avoid it.
Spence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stone slips a straight right by Spence .
Stone fails with the takedown.
Stone with a poor takedown
letting Spence counter with a right hand.
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Spence throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A big left from Spence misses.
Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spence lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spence counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Spence tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spence swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence misses with a hook to the body
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spence defends it nicely.#T3#
Spence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone misses with a takedown
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spence .
Spence connects with a looping right hand.
Alan Spence is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Spence throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Stone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Spence is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Spence is trying to break free.
Spence blocks an uppercut.
Spence wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stone looking for a takedown.
Spence wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stone is trying to pull guard but Spence has him pressed against the cage.
Stone has Spence pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spence manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Spence breaks from the clinch.
Spence throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Stone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spence .
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Spence dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Stone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spence .
Stone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spence defends it well.
Spence jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stone. Stone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stone tries for a takedown but Spence circles away easily
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Spence throws a big shot that misses.
Stone slips under a jab from Spence .
Spence throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Spence digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
Spence scores with a nice head shot.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Spence manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alan Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Stone.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spence ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Spence lands with a hook. Stone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Spence with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Stone.
Stone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spence .
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!
Stone misses with a takedown attempt
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Spence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.#ROC#
Stone is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Ben Stone's cut even more.
Spence misses the jab.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Spence finish him?
Spence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.
Stone misses with a takedown
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone misses with a hook
and Spence counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Stone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Spence cracks Stone with a good jab.
Spence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone drops his hands momentarily and Spence takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Spence counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Spence misses with a double jab.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Spence .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Spence as Stone shoots in.
Spence lands with a shot to the body.
Stone slips a jab from Spence .
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Spence manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spence lands with a cross.
Spence moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Spence showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spence has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Spence !
Alan Spence decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WPFC 35 : Cesare vs. Manners 2
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulik misses with a two punch combination.
Stone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Stone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kulik did well to prevent Stone getting side control.#SUB2#
Stone wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Stone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Stone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik moves into full guard.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
Stone trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik trying to control the position here.
Stone stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kulik is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Stone working away.
Kulik tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.
Kulik struggling a bit here.
Kulik tries to buck Stone off but Stone is having none of it.
Kulik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kulik wants to control but Stone postures up.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stone taking a breather here.
Kulik struggling a bit here.
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Stone keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Kulik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stone's best efforts.#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stone in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kulik trying to hold on to Stone's head to control him but Stone postures up. #SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
Kulik is pressing down on Stone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Stone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kulik trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stone passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Stone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Stone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Kulik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Stone.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stone has time to react.
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Kulik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kulik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stone manages to circle out of the way.
Stone goes for a double leg but Kulik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kulik continues to drive forward.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone fails with the takedown
and Kulik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ben Stone has been cut.
Kulik swinging wildly here. #T1#
Stone walks into a left hand.
Kulik throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kulik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulik throws out a powerful jab.
Kulik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kulik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stone misses with a takedown
and Kulik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kulik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Kulik clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Stone wants a takedown but no success here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulik controlling the action here for a moment.
Kulik stalls.
Stone blocking some punches.
Kulik lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone is working for takedown but Kulik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stone goes for a takedown attempt but Kulik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Kulik stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone drops his hands momentarily and Kulik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kulik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kulik clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.
Kulik presses Stone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Kulik.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Kulik - that landed with a thud.
Stone is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kulik misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik taking a breather.
Kulik is struggling to control the position.
Kulik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kulik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulik lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kulik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kulik can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Kulik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Stone's cut.
That's time! Kulik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulik.
Kulik fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kulik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Kulik as Stone shoots in.#CL#
Kulik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stone, pushing him back against the cage.
Stone blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Kulik tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kulik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kulik misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Kulik gets underhooks to prevent Stone's takedown attempt.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Stone.
Kulik stalling in the clinch but Stone improves position.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulik avoiding damage.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone blocking some punches.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kulik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kulik tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Stone.
Kulik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulik effectively controlling the action here.
Kulik lands a body shot.
Kulik misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulik lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kulik.
Kulik tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Stone lands a takedown into guard.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ben Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kulik working for submissions but it's allowed Stone to get to half guard. #SUB#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kulik is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
Stone controlling the action here.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Stone sits in half guard.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Stone prevents Kulik from improving his position.#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura but Kulik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stone to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Kulik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kulik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Kulik!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019

#R1#
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Commander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Commander.
Stone fails with the takedown.
Commander looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Commander defends it nicely.
Commander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Commander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
Commander misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Stone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Commander sprawls and moves away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Commander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Commander but Commander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ben Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone fails with the takedown.#T3#
Commander throws a chopping leg kick but Stone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stone attempts a counter takedown but Commander avoids it well and moves away.
Stone dives in for a single leg takedown but Commander sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cobra Commander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Commander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well.
Commander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Commander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Commander as he avoids it easily.
Commander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stone.#T4#
Commander throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Commander missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone shoots in but Commander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Commander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Commander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cobra Commander dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Commander avoids it really well and circles away.
Commander stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Commander wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Commander misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries for a takedown but Commander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone checks a leg kick nicely.
Stone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
A slow jab from Commander misses its intended target.
Commander is looking to chop away at Stone's legs.
Stone darts in looking for a takedown but Commander gets double underhooks and turns Stone into the cage.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stone fails with the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Commander throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Commander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Commander misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Commander looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Commander. #T3#
Commander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Commander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone tries to counter with a takedown but Commander is quick to defend against it.
Commander slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Commander misses with a body shot.
Commander throws a leg kick #TD#
and Stone counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Commander is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Stone has hold of Commander's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Commander seems comfortable defending it but Stone has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Commander is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Commander is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stone couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Stone!

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