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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars V
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crawford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stillman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stillman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Crawford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stillman trying to control here.
#SU#
Crawford stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Crawford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stillman tries to avoid it but Crawford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stillman to the ground. Stillman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stillman.
Crawford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stillman counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crawford shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stillman is trying to defend but Crawford finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Stillman tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg.
Stillman is still trying to improve position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stillman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stillman is trying to keep Crawford in close.
Crawford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crawford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Crawford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stillman counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Stillman to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Crawford shoots in and bounces Stillman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crawford won't allow Stillman to get back to his feet.
Crawford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stillman is trying to maintain the position but Crawford is very close to passing his half guard.
Crawford frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Stillman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stillman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Crawford controlling from mount.
We've been informed that Stillman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stillman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stillman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stillman is looking to control Crawford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stillman avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford blocks the strikes from Stillman.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crawford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stillman for as long as he can get away with.
Stillman tries to roll over but Crawford keeps him under control.
Crawford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stillman on the ground.
Crawford performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stillman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zachary Crawford will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stillman lands a head shot.
Stillman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crawford moves to clinch but Stillman breaks away
and Stillman counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Crawford's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zachary Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick by Crawford misses
and Stillman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stillman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Crawford gets a double leg takedown into Stillman's guard.
Stillman trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Crawford stands and steps away. Stillman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Crawford misses with a kick to the body.
Stillman works Crawford's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Crawford looking to score a takedown here. Stillman is defending well but Crawford drives through and ends up in Stillman's guard.
Crawford passes Stillman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stillman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crawford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crawford's back!
Crawford wants to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stillman is not going to allow Crawford to sit and survive in this position.
Stillman throwing sloppy strikes.
Stillman lands a shot to the head.
Stillman trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
Crawford has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Stillman.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stillman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford is really stuck here.
Stillman throwing sloppy strikes.
Crawford can't escape the position.
Stillman misses with a punch to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Stillman manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Stillman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Even with his hooks in, Stillman manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Crawford trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Crawford covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Stillman misses with an elbow to the head.
Stillman throwing sloppy strikes.
Stillman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Crawford covering up well and avoiding damage.
Crawford trying to control the hands but Stillman won't let him. #T4#
Stillman missing with punches from the back.
Stillman misses with an elbow to the head.
Crawford avoids the strikes from Stillman.
Stillman keeps control of the position as Crawford tries to break free.
Stillman is looking to control Crawford but Crawford is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Crawford has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Stillman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stillman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Stillman lands with a straight right. Crawford didn't see that one coming.
Crawford throws a sloppy head kick
and Stillman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris Stillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stillman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawford circles away quickly and effectively.
Crawford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stillman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stillman tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stillman cracks Crawford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stillman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillman scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Crawford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stillman is looking to control Crawford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stillman avoid being mounted?#T1#
Crawford trying to pass the guard but Stillman defending well.
Stillman pushes Crawford off but Crawford dives into side control.
Stillman pushes Crawford away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crawford gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stillman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Crawford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crawford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Crawford decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Crawford throws a sloppy head kick
and Stillman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawford tries to clinch but Stillman is having none of it.
Stillman 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.
Chris Stillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawford takes a swing at Stillman's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Crawford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stillman tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Crawford manages to move to mount!
#T3#
Stillman tries to hold on but Crawford pushes him away.
Stillman really wants to buck Crawford off and get back to his feet.
Crawford looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crawford prevents Stillman from getting the reversal.
Stillman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crawford lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Crawford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stillman tries to reverse the position but Crawford maintains control.#T4#
BOOM! Crawford connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stillman is just holding on here. Crawford manages to take his back.
Stillman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crawford avoids the attempt from Stillman to control.
Crawford controlling from mount.
Zachary Crawford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stillman wants to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crawford 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Crawford!
A pretty intense looking Zachary Crawford took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars IV
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Humlos or perhaps it was just good defense by Stillman, which made it look bad.
Humlos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Humlos scores with a head kick. Stillman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Humlos dives in for a single leg takedown but Stillman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Humlos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stillman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humlos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stillman scores with a hook to the body. Humlos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stillman 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.
Humlos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chris Stillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Humlos.#T1#
Humlos tries for a takedown but Stillman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Humlos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Stillman to counter with a crisp jab.
Stillman looks to score with a jab to the body but Humlos is just out of range.
Stillman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Humlos tries for a takedown but Stillman circles away easily
and Stillman counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Stillman takes the fight into the clinch.
Stillman managing to block the knees to the body from Humlos.
Stillman can't find room to land a body shot as Humlos controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humlos.
Stillman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stillman tries a body shot but Humlos blocks it.
Stillman lands a nice uppercut.
Stillman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stillman lands with a left to the head.
Humlos tries to pull guard but Stillman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Humlos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stillman walks away with a smile on his face. Humlos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stillman's corner calls for a 1-2. Stillman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humlos swats away the attempt to clinch by Stillman.
Humlos fails with a takedown attempt.
Humlos looks winded!#T3#
Stillman lands a jab to Humlos's midsection.
Stillman tries to clinch up.
Stillman throws a leg kick but Humlos moved away.
Stillman cracks Humlos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Humlos shoots in for a double leg but Stillman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Humlos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stillman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stillman tries to clinch but Humlos moves out of range.
Chris Stillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Humlos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stillman throws a big counter combination but Humlos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stillman lands with an overhand left.
Humlos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stillman counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Stillman misses with a low kick.
Humlos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stillman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Humlos swats away the attempt to clinch by Stillman.
Stillman lands a jab-cross combination.
Marek Humlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stillman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Humlos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Humlos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stillman blocks it well.
Stillman is looking to wear down Humlos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stillman stuns Humlos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stillman lands with a cross.
Stillman misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stillman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stillman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Humlos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stillman swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stillman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stillman throws a body punch but Humlos moves out of range.
Humlos unleashes a big counter combination but Stillman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Humlos with a poor takedown
and Stillman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Humlos shoots in for a double leg but Stillman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Stillman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chris Stillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Humlos.
Stillman connects with a single shot there.
Stillman cracks a nice hook into Humlos's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humlos tries to bum rush Stillman with a series of wild strikes but Stillman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stillman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stillman is looking to clinch but Humlos is avoiding it.
Humlos is breathing heavily.
Humlos swats away the attempt to clinch by Stillman.#T1#
Stillman tries to clinch up.
Humlos shoots in but no luck this time.
Marek Humlos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Humlos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stillman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Humlos tries to clinch up.
Stillman scores with a jab to the body.
Stillman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Humlos swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Humlos clinches up against the cage.
Humlos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stillman prevents it.
A short right from Stillman.
Stillman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#Humlos is rocked!
Stillman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Humlos is still on wobbly legs! Can Stillman finish him?
Stillman scores with a hook to the body.
Stillman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stillman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Humloss head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stillman pushes Humlos against the cage. Stillman is working some dirty boxing. Stillman pushes off with a quick right hook! Humlos goes down! Humlos tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stillman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Stillman! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Vehemence
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ban misses with a head kick.
Ban tries a head kick but it misses.
Ban throws a head kick that misses
and Stillman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ban throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Chris Stillman has been cut.
A head kick misses from Ban.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick and Stillman moves out of range easily.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Nice shot lands for Stillman.
A head kick misses from Ban.
Ban throws a lazy head kick
and Stillman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ban tries a head kick but it misses.
Ban is breathing heavily.
Stillman throws a hook but Ban blocks it.
Ban drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stillman sprawls and moves away.
Stillman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ban misses with a head kick.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Stillman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stillman lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Stillman lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Ban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ban throws a head kick but Stillman moves out of range.
Stillman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Stillman drives through and clinches with Ban against the cage.
Ban using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stillman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stillman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Stillman manages to break the clinch.
Stillman lands with a hook. Ban tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stillman throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Stillman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ban throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stillman blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stillman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2##BC2#
Stillman breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stillman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stillman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Stillman moves into the clinch.
Ban throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stillman blocks it with crossed arms.
Stillman lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stillman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stillman lands a nice hook to Ban's body. Ban takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Stillman darts in and clinches Ban up against the cage.
Stillman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ban backwards.
Stillman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ban tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stillman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ban or not.
Stillman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stillman lands a body punch. #T3##BC2#
Stillman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Stillman drives through and clinches with Ban against the cage.
Stillman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stillman lands with a short shot to the head.
Ban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stillman cracks Ban with a nice body shot.#BC#
Ban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick
and Stillman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stillman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Stillman has Ban up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stillman.
Ban tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stillman pushes Ban back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Stillman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stillman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ban misses with a head kick.
Stillman lands a right hook to the body.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick and Stillman moves out of range easily.
Stillman lands a two punch combo.
Stillman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ban's head.
Stillman thuds his right hand into Ban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stillman scores with a body shot.
Ban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stillman digs a good body shot into Ban's ribs.
Stillman scores with a decent looking hook.
Ban throws a head kick that misses.
Ban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stillman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Stillman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ban looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Ban throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Ban misses
and Stillman counters with a leg kick.
Ban has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stillman finds it's way round the side to connect with Ban's head.
A head kick misses from Ban.
Ban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris Stillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stillman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stillman. #CL2#
Stillman has Ban up against the cage in a clinch.
Ban looking to throw knees to the head but Stillman is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Stillman breaks the clinch.
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!
Ban throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Stillman counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Stillman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Stillman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stillman avoids the head kick by Ban.
#CL2#
Stillman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ban, pushing him back against the cage.
Stillman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Stillman manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Stillman misses.
Ban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Stillman drives through and clinches with Ban against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stillman.
Ban tries a knee to the head but Stillman blocks it.
#BC2#
Stillman breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Ban with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stillman to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stillman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ban throws a head kick but Stillman moves out of range.
#CL2#
Stillman instigates a clinch.
Stillman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ban backwards. #BC#
Ban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stillman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ban's sensitive parts.
Ban chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stillman can pounce on him.
Ban misses with a head kick.
Ban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Stillman. Those never looked like landing.
Ban moves out of range as Stillman throws a body kick.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
#T3#
A head kick misses from Ban.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stillman 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.
Ban tries a head kick but it misses.
Stillman looks to land a combination. Ban sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ban tries a head kick but it misses.
Ban throws a lazy head kick
and Stillman counters with a nice body shot.
Ban scores with a head kick.
Stillman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ban throws a lazy head kick
and Stillman counters with a left and a right that stings Ban.
Ban scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stillman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Ban throws a head kick that misses.
Ban throws a head kick that misses
letting Stillman counter with a right hand. #T4#
Stillman avoids the head kick by Ban.
Stillman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ban throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Stillman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stillman controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Ban manages to break the clinch.
Ban throws a head kick that misses
and Stillman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stillman lands with a shot to the body.
Ban gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stillman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Ban.
Ban throws a head kick that Stillman semi-blocks.
Ban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ban sets himself, and Stillman steps forward looking for the clinch! Ban avoids it this time.
Stillman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Ban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stillman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Stillman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Ban misses
enabling Stillman to counter with a crisp jab.
Ban throws a head kick but Stillman moves out of range.
Stillman misses the shot to the body.
Ban throws a counter high kick but Stillman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ban throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stillman's head.
Ban throws a head kick that misses.
Ban is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stillman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ban drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stillman lands with a good body shot.
Ban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ban slips a jab and a cross from Stillman.
Ban takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ban tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stillman throws a jab when Ban was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Ban. #T1#
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Stillman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stillman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stillman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stillman.
Ban misses with a head kick.
Stillman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stillman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stillman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stillman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBan.
Stillman misses the shot to the body.
Muhammad Ben Landen Ban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ban misses with a head kick.
Ban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Ban gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stillman.
A head kick by Ban misses
and Stillman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Ban.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Stillman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Ban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick
and Stillman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ban throws a head kick that misses
and Stillman counters with a right hand to the body.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick and Stillman moves out of range easily.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Stillman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Ban.
Ban is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Stillman counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Ban manages to break the clinch.
Ban tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Ban throws a head kick that misses
and Stillman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ban walks into a jab.
Ban throws a head kick that misses.
Ban throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Stillman moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Ban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ban misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Stillman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stillman lands with a good body shot.
Ban throws a lazy head kick
and Stillman counters with a stiff right hand.
Ban takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick by Ban misses
and Stillman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ban looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ban throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Stillman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Stillman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Ban misses with a head kick.
Stillman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Stillman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ban in his tracks. #CL2#
Stillman has Ban up against the cage in a clinch.
Ban tries a knee to the head but Stillman blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chris Stillman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ban with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Stillman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stillman tries to bum rush Ban with a series of wild strikes but Ban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ban throws a lazy head kick
and Stillman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muhammad Ben Landen Ban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Stillman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stillman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Stillman!
Muhammad Ben Landen Ban was interviewed post fight and said 'I am small'. |
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