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Event: MMMA 56 Spector vs Mata 2     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Sten throws a wild body kick that Pozar sees coming a mile off.
Pozar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pozar shoots in looking for a takedown. Sten tries to sprawl out of it but Pozar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pozar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pozar dives in and grabs Sten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sten pushes down on Pozar's head and hops out.
Dan Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sten.
Pozar misses with a hook.
Pozar fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pozar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pozar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pozar misses the shot to the body.
Sten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Sten throws a push kick but Pozar slaps the foot to one side.
Pozar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Pozar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sten is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pozar dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVR#
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sten keeps working.
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Sten wants to get back to his feet but Pozar drags him back down.
Sten might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pozar wants to control but Sten is keeping him busy.
Pozar gets to mount! Sten was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Sten defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pozar. #T2#
Pozar looking to control but Sten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sten working to try and regain half guard.
Pozar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sten is looking to escape.
Sten keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sten is working hard here to advance position.
Pozar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sten is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Pozar wants to control the pace but Sten is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sten is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sten bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Sten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pozar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sten slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pozar is pulling down on Sten's head to control his posture. #T4#
Sten controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pozar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sten is controlling him.
Sten passes Pozar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pozar is looking to control Sten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pozar avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Sten seems content to control.
Pozar is trying to control but can't.
Sten keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Pozar looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pozar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sten trying to mount his opponent but Pozar defends it.
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 Dan Sten will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pozar with a poor takedown #CL#
and Sten holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pozars head.
Sten tries to throw a body punch but Pozar avoids it by throwing Sten back against the cage.
Sten has a couple of punches blocked by Pozar.
Pozar is trying to pull guard but Sten has him pressed against the cage.
Sten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pozar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sten fails to land.
Sten landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Sten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sten clinches with his opponent.
Pozar looking to stall.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Pozar avoids the damage to the body.
Pozar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sten pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dan Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Sten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pozar.
Nice body punch from Sten.
Pozar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD2#
Pozar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pozar showed some decent athleticism there.
Sten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pozar Pozar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sten gets back to full guard. #ES#
Sten pushes Pozar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sten circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sten counters with a thumping low kick. #T2##CL#
Sten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sten throws a punch but it's blocked by Pozar.
Pozar goes for a takedown attempt but Sten pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pozar throws a leg kick but Sten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pozar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sten wants it to stay on the feet.
Sten lands with a nice body punch.
Pozar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sten counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Sten. #T3#
Pozar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pozar shoots for a takedown but Sten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Sten gets a clinch.
Sten working Pozar over with knees to the body.#BC#
Sten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sten takes a swing at Pozar's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Sten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pozar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pozar tries to pull guard but Sten forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Pozar managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Pozar jumps guard but Sten stands there with Pozar around his waist. Pozar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Sten. #BC#
Sten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pozar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sten is looking to wear down Pozar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sten takes a swing at Pozar's ribcage but misses.
Pozar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sten circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sten thuds his shin into the meat of Pozar's side.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pozar goes for a double leg but Sten avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sten continues to drive forward.
Sten is looking to counter the offense by Pozar and move into the clinch.
Sten scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sten dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pozar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pozar moves in looking to clinch but Sten pushes him off.
Sten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pozar can do to turn this around?
Sten feints and then cracks Pozar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pozar down. #CL#
Sten moves into the clinch.
Sten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pozars head. #BC#
Sten breaks the clinch.
Sten tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Pozar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sten won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pozar trying to control the action but Sten is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pozar tries for a kimura but Sten is defending well.
Sten is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##SU2#
Pozar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pozar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sten.
Sten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pozar Pozar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sten as he avoids it easily.
Dan Sten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pozar tries to clinch but Sten moves out of range. #CL#
Sten clinches with his opponent.
Sten struggles to land a body shot inside as Pozar controls his hands.
Sten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sten digs a right hand underneath Pozar's ribcage. Pozar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dan Sten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC#
Sten breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Sten moves into the clinch successfully.
Sten scores a nice knee to the body.
Pozar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sten digs a right hand underneath Pozar's ribcage. Pozar let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Sten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pozar misses with a takedown
and Sten counters with a big head kick but Pozar shrugs it off.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sten misses with a body kick.
Sten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sten throws a head kick that misses.
Pozar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sten throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Pozar dives in for a single leg takedown but Sten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dan Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Pozar walks into a left hand.
Sten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pozar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sten counters with a low kick, right behind Pozar 's knee.
Dan Sten is winning the standup battle so far.
Pozar is looking to clinch.
Pozar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sten misses the shot to the body.
Sten leaves Pozar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sten digs a good hook to Pozar's body. #T4##CL#
Sten has closed the distance and engaged Pozar in a clinch.
Sten lands a hook that snaps the head of Pozar backwards.
Sten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sten.
Pozar Pozar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pozar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sten walks away with a smile on his face. Pozar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Sten moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Sten on the inside.
Sten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Sten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sten works Pozar's body with a nice hook.
Sten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sten, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!

Dan Sten thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Pozar Pozar had this to say: 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.

 

Event: MMMA 48 Alatalo vs Moors     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Batyr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sten throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Batyr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batyr.
Sten gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Batyr.
Sten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batyr swings wildly with an uppercut but Sten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batyr.
Sten lands a good knee to the midsection. Batyr won't want to take too many of those.
Batyr misses with the head strike.
Sten pushes Batyr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Batyr is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Batyr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Batyr is nestled in close to Sten, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Sten keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batyr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batyr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sten defending well though.
Sten is looking for a sweep. Batyr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Batyr lands a nice short elbow.
Sten is looking for a sweep. Batyr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Sten has hold of Batyr's hands but Batyr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Batyr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Eric's Play Pen. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Batyr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sten is refusing to be controlled, as Batyr sits in half guard.
Batyr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Batyr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#
Sten is rocked!
Nice strikes from Batyr there.
Oh Sten is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sten is looking for a sweep. Batyr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Batyr scores with a big shot! Sten's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sten! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raiymbek Batyr!
Raiymbek Batyr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: MMMA 40: Spector vs Sorokov     
Date:   Sep 10, 2017
#R1#
Lannister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sten.
Sten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Sten clinches.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lannister is defending well for now.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lannister is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lannister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lannister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Sten controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lannister misses with the head strike.
Lannister cracks Sten with a nice body shot.#T1#
Sten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sten.
Sten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Lannister.
Sten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lannister lands with a light punch inside.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Sten.
Lannister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lannister lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lannister misses with some punches.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sten's elbow.
Lannister misses with some punches.
Sten lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land.
Lannister tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Lannister lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sten.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Sten.
Sten can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
Lannister cracks Sten with a nice body shot.
Lannister swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Lannister on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lannister has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lannister lands a shot to the body.
Sten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lannister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lannister softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lannister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sten scores with a shot to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister lands with a left to the head.
Lannister tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Lannister managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Lannister avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Lannister lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lannister scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sten.
Sten throws a head punch that misses.
Sten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Lannister tries to work over Sten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lannister blocks it with crossed arms.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sten's elbow.
Lannister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lannister.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Lannister is blocking nicely.
Sten blocks an uppercut.
Lannister works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lannister is defending well for now.
Lannister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lannister lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Sten avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sten fails to land.
Sten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sten blocking some punches.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lannister working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Sten.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Sten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lannister.
Sten can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
Lannister scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lannister gets through Sten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sten blocking some punches.
Sten misses with a body punch.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Lannister blocks with his arms.
Sten lands a knee to the body.
Sten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stens head.
Lannister managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lannister tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten throws a head punch that misses.
Lannister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lannister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sten was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister.
Sten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lannister swings for the body but Sten moves out of range.
Sten staying out of range there.
Lannister lands a nice shot that snaps Sten's head back.
Nice cross by Lannister.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lannister looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister swings for the body but Sten moves out of range.
Lannister darts in trying to clinch
and Sten counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Lannister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lannister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lannister throws a body punch but Sten moves out of range.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sten moves away.
Sten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lannister misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Sten misses its target.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Lannister scores with a nice head shot.
Lannister has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Lannister gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Sten. #T2#
Lannister softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sten.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lannister misses with a punch to the body.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sten's elbow.
Sten blocks a body shot from Lannister.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lannister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lannister works on Sten's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lannister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Lannister.
Lannister presses Sten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sten throws a head punch that misses.
Lannister working aggressively here.
Lannister scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lannister lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Sten is rocked!
Sten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Sten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sten struggles to land a body shot inside as Lannister controls his hands.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lannister is defending well for now.
Sten seems to have got his legs back now.
Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Sten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Lannister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sten working aggressively here.
Sten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lannister in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Lannister on the inside.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Lannister blocks with his arms.
Sten misses with a body punch.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Sten.
Sten landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Lannister lands a right hand.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
Lannister throws a punch but it's blocked by Sten.
Lannister misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lannister.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lannister creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lannister misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister managing to block the knees to the body from Sten. #T4#
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lannister tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Lannister lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sten backwards.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lannister is defending well for now.
Lannister managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land.
Lannister lands an uppercut.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister lands a right hand.
Sten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Lannister.
Lannister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lannister scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lannister as the two fighters clinch.
Lannister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lannister lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sten.
Sten blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lannister lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sten falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lannister dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrion Lannister!

 

Event: MMMA 37: Bestarsson vs Booney     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Pablo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sten defends well and Pablo ends up having to push Sten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pablo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sten circles away.
Pablo with a poor takedown
and Sten counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniello Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pablo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pablo working the body and head with strikes.
Sten is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pablo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sten knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Pablo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sten to his feet.
Pablo dives in for a single leg takedown but Sten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sten tries to counter with a clinch but Pablo shakes him off and moves away.
Pablo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pablo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Pablo with a poor takedown
and Sten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sten wants it to stay on the feet.
Sten steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pablo.
Sten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sten there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy left from Pablo finds it's target.
Pablo tries to clinch up.
Sten stuffs the takedown attempt from Pablo. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sten looks to land a body kick but Pablo moved away.
A leg kick checked by Sten.
Sten steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pablo.
Pablo throws a leg kick but Sten moved away.
As Pablo backs off Sten throws a huge counter combo but Pablo manages to avoid it all.
A left lands for Sten.#T2#
Sten just misses with a punch to the body.
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt - Sten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pablo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sten tries to avoid it but Pablo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sten to the ground. Sten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pablo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sten tries to sprawl out of it but Pablo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pablo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sten circles away.
Pablo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pablo shoots in for a double leg but Sten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sten slips a jab and a cross from Pablo. #T3#
Sten keeps the fight on the outside.
Pablo misses with a takedown
and Pablo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo.
Pablo with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Sten counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten lands a nice knee to the body.
Sten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pablos head.
Sten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Pablo blocks with his arms.
Pablo is trying to force a seperation but Sten has the dominant position.#T4#
Sten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pablo's elbow.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Pablo blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sten.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pablo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pablo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pablo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Pablo blocks with his arms.
Pablo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pablo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pablo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sten dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pablo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Pablo with that takedown attempt.
Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sten circles away.
Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sten as he avoids it easily.
Sten wants to counter with a clinch but Pablo pushes him away.
Pablo misses with an uppercut.
Pablo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sten circles away.
Sten shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniello Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sten let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pablo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sten counters with a nice leg kick.
Pablo goes for a double leg but Sten avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sten continues to drive forward.
Sten let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dan Sten seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Sten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Sten darts in and clinches Pablo up against the cage.
Sten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pablo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pablo backwards.
Pablo jumps guard but Sten turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sten tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Sten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pablo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sten walks away with a smile on his face. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Pablo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sten sprawls well initially but Pablo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sten has his hands clasped together around Pablo's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Pablo is keen to just control but Sten is a slippery customer.
Sten is looking to improve his position. #SU#
Pablo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sten to stand up.
Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sten tries to counter with a clinch but Pablo shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Pablo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sten, pushing him back against the cage.
Sten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Sten.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sten lands a knee to the head.
Sten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pablo backwards.
Sten with a knee to the head.
Sten misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Pablo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pablo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pablo blocks an uppercut.
Dan Sten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pablo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Pablo blocks with his arms.
Sten lands a right hand.
Sten lands with a left to the head.
Sten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sten struggles to land a body shot inside as Pablo controls his hands.
Sten lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sten.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Pablo tries to pull guard but Sten won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pablo throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten works on Pablo's body with a couple of short punches.
Sten lands with a right to the head.
Sten throws a head punch that misses.
Pablo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Pablo.
Pablo blocks a head kick by Sten.
Pablo feinted with a counter takedown.
Pablo dives in for a single leg takedown but Sten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pablo shoots for a takedown but Sten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Pablo moves into range and clinches up with Sten.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Pablo blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pablo.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Pablo blocks it.
Sten has a couple of punches blocked by Pablo. #T1#
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pablo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pablo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sten just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniello Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Sten connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pablo's face.
Pablo blocks an uppercut.
Sten has a couple of punches blocked by Pablo.
Sten has a couple of punches blocked by Pablo.
Sten throws a punch but it's blocked by Pablo.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Pablo blocks with his arms.
Dan Sten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Sten fails to land.
Pablo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Pablo drags the fight down to the ground.
Pablo wants to stand up but Sten is controlling him.
Sten showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Sten has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pablo wants to stand up but Sten is controlling him.
Sten is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Sten wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving.
Sten slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES#
Pablo pushes Sten off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pablo fails with the takedown
letting Sten counter with a right hand.
Daniello Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sten swats away the attempt to clinch by Pablo.
Pablo fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Sten counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Sten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pablo is looking to break free of the clinch but Sten has double underhooks.
Pablo prevents a body shot from Sten.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Pablo blocks it.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Pablo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pablo blocks an uppercut.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pablo managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sten 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!

Dan Sten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Daniello Pablo had this to say: 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'.

 

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 15     
Date:   Jul 05, 2017
#R1#
Pozar avoids the head kick by Sten.
Dan Sten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sten tests Pozar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sten throws a jab when Pozar was well out of range.
Sten cracks the inside of Pozar's front leg.
Sten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pozar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pozar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sten throws the left hand but Pozar avoids the punch easily.
Pozar slips a jab from Sten.
Pozar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sten lands with a slapping head kick.
Sten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sten misses with a body kick.
Pozar tries to close the distance and clinch but Sten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sten misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Sten gets caught flat footed, as Pozar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pozar trying to control but Sten is working from the bottom.
Pozar throwing strikes from guard but Sten blocks nicely. #T1#
Pozar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sten looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Pozar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pozar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pozar avoids a kick to the body.
Sten misses with a hook.
Pozar tries to clinch but Sten moves out of range.
Sten jabs Pozar right on the nose. Pozar blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Sten misses the target.
Sten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pozar's sensitive parts.
Pozar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sten throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pozar.
Pozar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Sten throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Sten.
Pozar wants to slow Sten down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Sten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pozar blocks a head kick by Sten.
Pozar fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sten misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Pozar misses its target.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pozar's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pozar is defended easily by Sten.
Pozar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pozar shoots for a takedown but Sten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pozar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pozar's head.#TD#
Pozar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sten quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sten is trying to stand back up but Pozar is controlling him
Sten controlling the position for now.
Sten felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sten has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pozar is working away from the top position though.
Pozar is looking to take a break and control but Sten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Pozar is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Pozar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Pozar trying to control the action but Sten is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pozar wants to work for an arm triangle but Sten is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sten is doing well to control the position and prevent Pozar from advancing to side control.
Pozar trying to control the pace.
Pozar trying to pass the guard but Sten defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pozar shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Pozar gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pozar connects with a nice short shot to Sten's temple.
Pozar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pozar.
Sten keeping control of the position.
Sten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Pozar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sten wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten trying to control from the bottom.
Pozar is controlling the pace.
Pozar stops Sten from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sten keeps working.
Pozar trying to pass the guard but Sten defending well.
Pozar wants to take a breather but Sten is having none of it.
Pozar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sten wants to get back to his feet.
Sten is looking to control Pozar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sten avoid being mounted?
Pozar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sten desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pozar misses with a takedown attempt - Sten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pozar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pozar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sten.
Sten tries a head kick but it misses.
Pozar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pozar Pozar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sten throws a head kick but Pozar moves out of range.
Pozar moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Sten tenderised Pozar's leg. Pozar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sten throws a hook but Pozar avoids it easily.
Sten with a nice cross.
Pozar blocks a head kick by Sten.
Sten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sten wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pozar Pozar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3##TD#
Pozar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Pozar is trying to work for a kimura but Sten is defending well.
Pozar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sten's head.
Sten wants to improve his position but Pozar is controlling well.
Pozar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sten's head.
Sten is looking for a sweep. Pozar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sten is trying to stand.
We've been hearing good reports from Pozar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sten wants to control but Pozar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pozar lands with a punch from half guard.
Pozar wants to take a breather but Sten is having none of it.
Pozar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pozar trying to control the action but Sten is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sten wants to control but Pozar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sten is not content to let Pozar control the position.#SU#
Pozar decides to return to a standing position.
Sten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sten as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pozar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Sten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Sten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pozar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pozar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pozar shoots in but no luck this time.
Sten throws a big counter head kick but Pozar avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Sten lands.
Dan Sten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pozar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pozar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sten throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Pozar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sten!
Pozar is staying tight to Sten's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sten is looking for a sweep.
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sten keeps working.
Sten tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pozar working the body and head with strikes.
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sten keeps working. #T1#
Sten tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pozar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sten struggling a bit here.
Sten trying to remain calm as Pozar controls from the top position.
Sten tries to buck Pozar off but Pozar is having none of it.
Sten stops Pozar from passing to mount. #SUB#
Pozar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dan Sten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Pozar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sten, who protects the arm well.
Sten is looking to regain half guard here but Pozar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sten pushes Pozar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pozar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Pozar decides to stand back up. Pozar steps back and let's Sten get back to his feet.
Sten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pozar darts in looking for a takedown but Sten gets double underhooks and turns Pozar into the cage.
Sten scores with a nice body kick.
Sten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Sten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sten looks to land a right hand but Pozar moved out of range.
Pozar is looking to counter the offense by Sten and move into the clinch.
Sten misses with a head kick.
Sten looks to land a left hand but Pozar moved out of range nicely.
Sten thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Pozar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pozar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pozar has a takedown stuffed.
Sten looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pozar Pozar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sten tries to land a front kick but Pozar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Sten misses its intended target.
Sten scores with a jab. Pozar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pozar's sensitive parts.
Pozar 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.#T4#
Sten tries a head kick but it misses.
Pozar ducks under a wild hook from Sten.
Sten looks to throw the jab but Pozar is out of range.
Pozar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sten circles away.
Sten throws a head kick that misses
and Pozar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pozar Pozar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Sten.
Sten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sten throws a head kick but Pozar moves out of range.
Pozar tries to clinch but Sten moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pozar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sten circles away quickly and effectively.
Pozar avoids the head kick by Sten.
Sten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Sten.
Pozar tries to counter by clinching up but Sten breaks away and moves out of range.
Pozar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sten blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sten 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!

A victorious Dan Sten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Pozar Pozar had this to say: 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.

 

Event: MMMA 25: Night of Champions     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Sten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sten lands a jab.
Sten tries to land a front kick but Takeshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takeshi. That did some damage!
Sten scoring well with a low kick there.
Takeshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Sten is working from the bottom.
Sten is controlling Takeshi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sten tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Takeshi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sten with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Sten is having none of it.
Takeshi prevents Sten from improving his position.
Sten told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Takeshi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sten! #T1#
Sten wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Sten is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takeshi raining down shots from the mount!
Takeshi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Takeshi dominating with strikes here.
Sten is working to get back to half guard.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Sten is squirming around nicely.
Sten is in a horrible position here. Takeshi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Takeshi won't let Sten get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Takeshi looking to control but Sten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Takeshi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sten is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ichi Takeshi!
Ichi Takeshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MMMA 21: Relentless     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Sten throws a hook but Kutsoo avoids it easily.
Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kutsoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutsoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sten.
Jab from Sten.
Sten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kutsoo tries to counter with a takedown but Sten is quick to defend against it.
Dan Sten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutsoo 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.
Sten throws a head kick but Kutsoo moves out of range.
Kutsoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutsoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Kutsoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sten sprawls and moves away.
Sten throws a sloppy head kick and Kutsoo moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Kutsoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sten wants to improve his position but Kutsoo is controlling well.
Kutsoo is pressing down on Sten's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sten is holding on for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kutsoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sten sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Kutsoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kutsoo.
Kutsoo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sten with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sten tries to roll over but Kutsoo keeps him under control.
Sten looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kutsoo is nestled in close to Sten, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kutsoo working Sten over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sten is controlling Kutsoo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kutsoo slips a nice elbow through Sten's hands, connecting with Sten's forehead.#SUB#
Kutsoo seems to be working for a kimura but Sten defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kutsoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sten manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sten wants to sweep here but Kutsoo controlling him for the moment.
Sten is looking to stand up but Kutsoo isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutsoo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sten looking for a sweep. Not yet Sten, not yet.
Sten has Kutsoo pulled in close to control his posture.
Kutsoo passes Sten's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kutsoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kutsoo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kutsoo is thwarting Sten's attempts to control the position.
Kutsoo lands with a punch from half guard.
Kutsoo stops Sten from getting back to his feet.
Kutsoo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kutsoo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Kutsoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kutsoo working over Sten with some ground and pound. Sten looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Kutsoo 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. #SUB#
Kutsoo is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Sten is trying to maintain the position but Kutsoo is very close to passing his half guard.
Kutsoo trying to advance position but Sten counters by regaining guard.
Kutsoo stops Sten from standing up.
Sten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutsoo is one step ahead there.
Kutsoo looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarni Kutsoo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kutsoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kutsoo feinted with a counter takedown.
Sten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Decent striking displayed by Sten there.
Sten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutsoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sten sprawls and moves away.
Sten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sten. Kutsoo shrugs it off though.
Sten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sten throws a head kick but Kutsoo moves out of range.
Sten tests Kutsoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Sten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Sten misses #TD#
and Kutsoo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Sten is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Sten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutsoo.
Kutsoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sten throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Kutsoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Kutsoo is nestled in close to Sten, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kutsoo is trying to work for a kimura but Sten is defending well.
Sten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kutsoo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kutsoo working the head and body with strikes.
Kutsoo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kutsoo seems to be working for a kimura but Sten defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura but Sten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kutsoo to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sten controlling the position for now.
Kutsoo prevents Sten from standing back up.
Kutsoo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sten is looking to improve his position.
Sten controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Kutsoo is working for a kimura but Sten is defending it quite comfortably.
Kutsoo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sten wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kutsoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Jarni Kutsoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Sten tries to get to full guard but Kutsoo has control of the leg.
Kutsoo is nestled in close to Sten, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sten moves into full guard.
Sten is looking to stand up but Kutsoo isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutsoo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kutsoo advances to half guard.
Kutsoo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kutsoo connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Kutsoo looking to secure an arm triangle but Sten defends it well. #T4#
Sten regains half guard.
Sten trying to control here.
Sten pushes Kutsoo off looking to stand but Kutsoo dives back in and keeps control.
Kutsoo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Kutsoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sten wants to get back to his feet.
Sten is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kutsoo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kutsoo is nestled in close to Sten, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sten controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Kutsoo is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Jarni Kutsoo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sten connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Sten.
Kutsoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sten sprawls and moves away.
Sten misses with a head kick.
Kutsoo feinted with a counter takedown.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kutsoo tries to counter with a takedown but Sten is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Kutsoo.
Kutsoo tries to counter with a takedown but Sten is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Sten misses its intended target.
Kutsoo tries to counter with a takedown but Sten is quick to defend against it.
Kutsoo checks the leg kick.
Kutsoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Kutsoo avoids the head kick by Sten.
Kutsoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sten sprawls and moves away.
Sten throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Kutsoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sten is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kutsoo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura but Sten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kutsoo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kutsoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Sten moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sten pulls Kutsoo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutsoo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kutsoo won't allow Sten to sweep him here.
Kutsoo distracts Sten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kutsoo working some strikes from top position.
Kutsoo wants to pass the guard but Sten is keeping the position.
Dan Sten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kutsoo is working hard here to advance position.
Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Sten manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Sten lands a glancing blow to the side of Kutsoo's head.
Kutsoo walks into a straight right hand from Sten.
Sten with a nice cross.
Sten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sten connects with an inside leg kick.
Sten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Sten misses with a head kick.
Sten lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sten throws a sloppy head kick and Kutsoo moves out of range easily.
Sten connects with a solid leg kick.
Sten throws a head kick but Kutsoo moves out of range.
Sten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Kutsoo counters with a single leg into guard. Sten didn't expect that. #SUB#
Kutsoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kutsoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Still in half guard, Sten seems content to control.
Kutsoo is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Sten is keen to just control but Kutsoo is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kutsoo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kutsoo looking for submissions off his back.
Sten not doing much here.
Jarni Kutsoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sten throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kutsoo 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarni Kutsoo!

Post fight, an emotional Jarni Kutsoo said 'WHO? WHO? WHO`S THE BEST?! I CAN`T HEAR YOU!!!'.

 

Event: MMMA Clown Chaos 9     
Date:   Apr 12, 2017
#R1#
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Batyr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Batyr fails with a takedown attempt.
Sten cracks Batyr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Sten.
Sten fails to land with a series of punches.
Batyr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Batyr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Sten explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batyr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batyr shoots in for a double leg but Sten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raiymbek Batyr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batyr tries for a takedown but Sten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Batyr looks for a takedown but Sten sprawls well.
Sten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batyr.
Batyr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sten shapes to counter with a head kick.
Batyr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sten shapes to counter with a head kick.
Batyr moves out of range as Sten strikes.#TD#
Batyr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sten!#ES2#
Sten bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Batyr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sten's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Batyr is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Sten scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Batyr connects with a crisp jab.
Sten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batyr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batyr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Sten throws a lazy right hand but Batyr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sten wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Batyr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sten tries to roll over but Batyr keeps him under control.
Batyr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Batyr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batyr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Batyr throwing shots but Sten is blocking nicely.
Batyr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Batyr throwing shots but Sten is blocking nicely.
Batyr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Batyr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Sten is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Batyr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Batyr's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sten trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sten is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sten might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Batyr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sten really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Batyr.
Sten controlling well, preventing Batyr from escaping the position.
Sten tries to get the hooks in deep but Batyr pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Batyr right now.
Batyr trying to control the hands but Sten breaks the grip.
Batyr tries to escape but Sten has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Batyr is working hard here to advance position.
Batyr staying busy and making it hard for Sten to control.
Batyr trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Sten struggling to keep hold of the position.
Batyr is really stuck here.
Batyr trying to control the hands but Sten breaks the grip.
Sten trying to control.
Batyr just trying to survive but Sten is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sten keeps control of the position easily here as Batyr tries to buck him off.
Sten has the hooks in. Batyr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sten avoiding Batyr 's attempts to control his hands.
Batyr is trying to stand back up.
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 crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sten trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sten dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sten throws a front kick that sends Batyr stumbling back into the cage.
Sten throws a chopping leg kick but Batyr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batyr.
Batyr misses with a takedown attempt - Sten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Batyr fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raiymbek Batyr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Batyr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Batyr scoring with some ground and pound.
Dan Sten has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batyr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sten is looking to stand up but Batyr isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Batyr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Batyr, into his guard. #REVB#
Sten is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
Batyr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sten wants to control from the top but Batyr keeps moving. #SUB#
Batyr is looking for a triangle but Sten pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Batyr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sten is aware though and is defending well.
Sten is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Batyr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sten trying to control but Batyr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Batyr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Batyr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sten controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Batyr is trying to keep Sten in close.
Sten trying to control but Batyr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Batyr has his foot on Sten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sten works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Batyr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sten defends well.
Sten trying to control but Batyr is working from the bottom.
Sten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Batyr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Batyr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sten defends well.#SUB#
Batyr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Sten wants to get up but he can't break Batyr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Batyr working for a triangle but Sten defends it easily.
Batyr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Batyr is looking for a triangle but Sten pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Batyr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Sten stands up from Batyr's guard - Sten perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batyr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sten sprawls and moves away.
Sten misses with a hook.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batyr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sten throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sten, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Batyr or perhaps it was just good defense by Sten, which made it look bad.
Batyr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sten throws a head kick that Batyr semi-blocks.
Sten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batyr has a takedown stuffed.
Sten lets loose with a powerful body kick. Batyr will feel that in the morning.
Batyr walks into a stiff left hand from Sten.
Batyr goes for a double leg but Sten avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sten continues to drive forward.
Sten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dan Sten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sten lands a really nice looking cross but Batyr seems unphased.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batyr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batyr fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batyr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sten defends it nicely.
Batyr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batyr somewhat.
Sten tries a head kick but it misses.
Batyr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batyr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sten's waist but Sten gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Batyr off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raiymbek Batyr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batyr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batyr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batyr. #T1#
Sten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sten tries to land a front kick but Batyr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Batyr or perhaps it was just good defense by Sten, which made it look bad.
Sten slaps away a takedown attempt from Batyr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Batyr dives in and grabs Sten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sten pushes down on Batyr's head and hops out.
Batyr ducks right into an uppercut from Sten.
Sten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sten.
Batyr attempts a counter takedown but Sten avoids it well and moves away.
Sten lands a nice looking body kick.
Dan Sten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batyr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sten.
A head kick misses from Sten.
Batyr shoots in looking for a takedown but Sten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batyr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Batyr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sten napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Sten throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dan Sten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dan Sten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batyrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sten wants it to stay on the feet.
Batyr moves in looking to clinch but Sten pushes him off.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batyr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sten sprawls and moves away.
Batyr shoots for a double leg takedown but Sten sprawls well. He's pushed Batyr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sten throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Batyr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batyr in his tracks.
Batyr takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Batyr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Batyr has his takedown stuffed
and Sten counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Batyr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sten misses with a head kick.
Sten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batyr feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Sten as Batyr shoots in.
A head kick misses from Sten.
Sten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sten.
Batyr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sten defends it nicely.
Batyr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batyr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sten throws a sloppy head kick and Batyr moves out of range easily. #T4#
Batyr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sten defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batyr is defended easily by Sten.
Batyr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sten as he avoids it easily.
Sten stuffs the takedown.
Sten scores with a spinning back kick!
Batyr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sten.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batyr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Batyr slips under a jab.
Batyr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sten misses with a body kick.
No luck for Batyr with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sten 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!

A relieved looking Dan Sten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Madness MMA 13: 13     
Date:   Mar 05, 2017
#R1##CL#
Sten pushes Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sten manages to break the clinch.
Sten keeps the fight on the outside.
Sten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sten looks to land a left hand but Takeshi moved out of range nicely.
Takeshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Sten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeshi blocks a head kick by Sten.
Takeshi darts in looking for a takedown but Sten gets double underhooks and turns Takeshi into the cage.
A head kick misses from Sten.
Takeshi shoots in and drives through. Sten sprawls well.
Takeshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dan Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Takeshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takeshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takeshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sten connects with the punch.
Takeshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Sten closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeshi has Sten pressed against the cage, preventing Sten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takeshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sten tries to break the clinch but Takeshi is controlling the position. #T1##BC#
Sten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sten lands with a cross.
Sten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takeshi's head.
Sten lands a jab to the head.
Sten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sten wants it to stay on the feet.
Sten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi slips under a jab from Sten.
Takeshi blocks a jab.
Takeshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Sten misses with a looping right.
Takeshi fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Takeshi has Sten up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeshi misses with some punches.
Sten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sten has a couple of punches blocked by Takeshi. #T2##BC#
Sten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sten misses with a head kick.
Takeshi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up with Sten, looking for a takedown. Takeshi pushes Sten against the cage but Sten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt - Sten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sten loads up on a big right hand but Takeshi slips the punch.
A cross from Sten lands.
Takeshi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sten defends well and Takeshi ends up having to push Sten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takeshi is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Sten.
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sten defends it well.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeshi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takeshi.
Takeshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sten swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Sten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sten moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeshi jumps guard but Sten stands there with Takeshi around his waist. Takeshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Takeshi.
Takeshi has Sten pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sten manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Sten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sten lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Takeshi.
Sten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takeshi's head.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick and Sten moves out of range easily.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sten missing with a left hand there. Takeshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sten looks to land a right hand but Takeshi moved out of range.
Takeshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sten.
Dan Sten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeshi throws a hook but Sten blocks it.#T4#
Sten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeshi.
Sten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeshi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi missing with a left hand there. Sten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sten misses with a looping right.
Takeshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeshi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sten throws a shot from downtown. Takeshi moves away and avoids it.
Takeshi feints the counter takedown.
Sten misses with an uppercut.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Sten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takeshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takeshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeshi somewhat.#CL#
Sten gets a clinch. #BC#
Sten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sten's waist but Sten gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeshi off to one side. #CL#
Takeshi tries to keep at a distance but Sten has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sten tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
Sten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeshis head.
Takeshi wants to take the fight to the mat but Sten manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dan Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.#BC#
Sten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sten slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sten is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Sten has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sten manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi takes one to the side of the head.
Sten throws a push kick but Takeshi slaps the foot to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takeshi.#T1#
A jab from Sten misses.
Sten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sten throws a head kick that misses.
Sten thuds his right hand into Takeshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sten scores with a head kick.
Takeshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sten misses with an uppercut.
Takeshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sten tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sten. #CL2#
Takeshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Takeshi blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sten feints and then cracks Takeshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takeshi down.
Sten takes one on the button.
Sten misses with a body kick.
Dan Sten is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeshi throws a series of punches but Sten avoids them all with ease.
Takeshi slips under a jab.
Jab by Sten.
The fighters circling - Takeshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sten with a jab.
Takeshi connects with a single shot there.
Sten misses the jab.
Sten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sten as he avoids it easily.
Dan Sten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sten connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Takeshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sten throws a sloppy head kick and Takeshi moves out of range easily.
Takeshi misses the shot to the body.
Sten tries to clinch there but Takeshi circles away.
A lazy left from Sten finds it's target.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Sten.
Takeshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sten throwing a counter right hand but Takeshi manages to avoid it.
Takeshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeshi. Sten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sten lands with a right hand.
Takeshi shoots in and drives through. Sten sprawls well.
Takeshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Takeshi feints and as Sten raises his hands in defense, Takeshi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takeshi is breathing heavily.
Sten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sten holds on and takes a little breather.
Sten wants to improve his position but instead Takeshi has moved into half guard. #T4#
Takeshi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sten is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeshi's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi is trying to get back to his feet but Sten has full control of the position and if anything, Takeshi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sten keeps control of the position easily here as Takeshi tries to buck him off.
Takeshi wants to escape the position.
Sten looking to hold on to the position here but Takeshi rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sten dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Sten sprawls well. He's pushed Takeshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takeshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sten scores with a sloppy right hand. Takeshi should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Sten as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Sten closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sten breaks from the clinch.
Sten's corner calls for a 1-2. Sten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sten.
Takeshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeshi can do to turn this around?
Sten plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takeshi slips a jab from Sten.
Sten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sten scores with a sloppy right hand. Takeshi should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sten lands with a right hand.
Sten keeps the fight on the outside.
Sten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dan Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.#T1#
Takeshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Takeshi shoots in and bounces Sten off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Sten kicks Takeshi off and gets to his feet.
Sten staying out of range there.
Sten stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeshi. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Sten closes the distance and pushes Takeshi back into the cage.
Takeshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sten fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takeshi wants to clinch up but Sten keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sten.
Dan Sten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Takeshi has Sten pressed against the cage.
Takeshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takeshi goes for a takedown attempt but Sten pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takeshi slips under a jab.
Takeshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sten misses with an uppercut. Takeshi saw that one coming.
Sten throws a push kick but Takeshi slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Sten has managed to clinch.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks with his arms.
Takeshi wants a takedown.
Takeshi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Sten connects with a knee to the head.
Takeshi misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Sten circles away easily
and Sten counters with a stiff right hand.
Sten scores with a jab.
Takeshi needs to keep his hands up - Sten had a free shot at his head there.
Takeshi slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Takeshi.
Sten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sten lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Takeshi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takeshi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takeshi is taking a breather. Sten says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sten is controlling Takeshi's trapped leg to prevent Takeshi from advancing to side control.#T4#
Takeshi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ichi Takeshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sten trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
Sten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sten wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sten tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Sten is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sten, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!

A relieved looking Dan Sten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ichi Takeshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.

 

Event: Highland Games 211     
Date:   Oct 02, 2016
#R1#
Sten fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Sten's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A left lands for Szczęsny.
Sten blocks a head kick by Szczęsny. #CL2#
Szczęsny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sten, pushing him back against the cage.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Sten landing knees to the body.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Szczęsny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Sten. #CUT#
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sten unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms. #T2#
Sten lands a nice knee to the body.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Szczęsny looking to throw knees to the head but Sten is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Szczęsny tries to work over Sten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten blocks the elbow strike.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Szczęsny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms. #T4#
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten takes an elbow to the temple.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Sten is breathing heavily.
Sten blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Sten blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Szczęsny throws a nice head kick!
Sten throws a head kick but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szczęsny clinches with his opponent.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Szczęsny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szczęsny can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Sten in his tracks for a moment.
Sten has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sten blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sten's defenses.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Sten controls the action.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Sten in his tracks for a moment.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch. #T3#
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Sten blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Sten takes an elbow to the temple.
Szczęsny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sten's defenses.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Dan Sten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow strike.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sten blocks the elbow strike.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny cracks Sten with a nice body shot.
Szczęsny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sten's elbow.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Sten shrugs off.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sten crunches a lovely knee into Szczęsny's ribcage.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Szczęsny throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Szczęsny keeps the fight on the outside.
Sten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
That kick from Szczęsny tenderised Sten's leg. Sten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sten tries to clinch
and Szczęsny counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Sten is rocked!
Szczęsny fakes the body blow, causing Sten to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sten goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Highland Games 208     
Date:   Sep 22, 2016
#R1#
Pinaglabanan lands a front kick.#CL2#
Pinaglabanan forces Sten back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Pinaglabanan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Pinaglabanan managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Pinaglabanan blocks with his arms.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinaglabanan avoids it.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten is breathing heavily.
Pinaglabanan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sten backwards.
Pinaglabanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinaglabanan digs a right hand underneath Sten's ribcage. Sten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Sten.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinaglabanan avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinaglabanan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sten.
Pinaglabanan tries to work over Sten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch to the body.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinaglabanan blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinaglabanan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sten seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pinaglabanan can turn it around.#T1#
Pinaglabanan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinaglabanan is defending well for now.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sten.
Sten prevents a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body punch.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Pinaglabanan is blocking nicely.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch to the body.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan pushes Sten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sten prevents a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Sten connects with a knee to the head.
Pinaglabanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sten's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan can't find room to land a body shot as Sten controls the action.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Pinaglabanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Sten blocking some punches.
Pinaglabanan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Pinaglabanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stens head. #ROC2#
Sten is rocked!
Pinaglabanan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sten backwards.
Oh Sten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinaglabanan lands with a left to the head.
Sten blocks an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Sten.
Sten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sten backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pinaglabanan as the two fighters clinch.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Pinaglabanan blocks with his arms.
Pinaglabanan dips a shoulder and cracks Sten with a mighty uppercut! Sten falls back against the cage and Pinaglabanan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sten is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pinaglabanan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pinaglabanan!
Our winner, John Pinaglabanan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Highland Games 207     
Date:   Sep 18, 2016
#R1#
Sten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Sten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Some wild striking there from Sten.
Small takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sten throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Small drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sten sprawls and moves away.
Sten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sten throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small throws a hook but Sten blocks it.
Sten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Small attempts a counter takedown but Sten avoids it well and moves away.
Small avoids a kick to the body.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Small tries to counter with a takedown but Sten is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Small moves out of range of the leg kick from Sten.
Small changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sten tries to clinch but Small moves out of range.
Small half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Small looks to land a right hand but Sten moved out of range.
Sten scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sten wants to clinch.
Small attempts a counter takedown but Sten avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Sten instigates a clinch.
Small takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sten connects with a nasty looking knee right to Small's face. #T2#
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten lands a knee to the head.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten working Small over with knees to the body.
Small is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Small in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Small lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sten landing knees to the body.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Small taking a breather.
Sten scores a nice knee to the body.
Sten using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sten as Small tries to tie him up.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Small lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Small is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sten tries to roll over but Small keeps him under control.
Small tries to pass to full mount but Sten defends it. #SUB#
Small is working for a submission of some sort. #T4##ES2#
Sten manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Small keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Small stalling in the clinch but Sten improves position.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it.
Small takes a knee right on the jaw!
Small stalling in the clinch but Sten improves position.
Small blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sten tries to clinch but Small moves out of range. #CL2#
Sten clinches up with Small and pushes him back against the cage.
Small is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small is looking to control Sten's arms but Sten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Small has his back to the cage.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Sten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Small is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Small takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten lands a nice knee to the body.
Small avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Small avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Small trying to stall but Sten improves his position.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sten utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Small taking a breather.
Small takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Small takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sten is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Small is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sten obliges.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Small blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Small is trying to stall.
Small trying to stall but Sten improves his position.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Small avoids the damage to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it.
Small is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sten 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sten throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Small counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Small is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sten knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Small is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sten knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sten tries to bench press Small off him but Small keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Small wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sten, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Small looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sten struggling a bit here.
Sten manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Small is looking to improve his position.
Sten is thwarting Small's attempts to control the position.
Sten trying to control the action but Small is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small manages to get to full guard.
Small working a defensive guard here.
Dan Sten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Small wants to sweep here but Sten controlling him for the moment.
Small controls Sten momentarily but Sten frees himself. #SUB#
Small escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
Sten wants to pass the guard but Small is keeping the position.
Sten slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Small is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sten defends well.
Small is trying to keep Sten in close.
Sten trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sten won't allow Small to sweep him here.
Sten content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Sten avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Small has an active guard here but Sten has managed to pass into half guard.
Dan Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sten takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Small is trying to maintain the position but Sten is very close to passing his half guard.
Sten is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Small is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Small moves into full guard.
Sten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Small.
I think Sten has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!

Dan Sten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Highland Games 197     
Date:   Aug 04, 2016
#R1#
The fighters circling - Sten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Sten clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Szczęsny.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sten - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Szczęsny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny looking to throw knees to the head but Sten is blocking nicely.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Szczęsny has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that Sten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten taking a breather.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Sten in his tracks for a moment.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten just leaning against Szczęsny, taking a breather.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Sten shrugs off.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Sten is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms. #T3#
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Sten controls the action.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten has Szczęsny pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny - that landed with a thud.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny throws an elbow that misses.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Sten wants to stall.
Sten avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an elbow just above Sten 's eye.
Sten content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Szczęsny lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Szczęsny - just one landing.
Sten throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sten takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Szczęsny instigates a clinch.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sten's brow.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Szczęsny.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sten.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body. #T1#
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sten dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Szczęsny tries to work over Sten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Sten tries to stall but Szczęsny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sten blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sten's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten is breathing heavily.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Sten is trying to stall.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Sten controls his hands.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sten 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.
Sten blocks an elbow strike.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Sten shrugs off. #T4#
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Sten controls his hands.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow strike.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Sten in his tracks for a moment.
Szczęsny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Sten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Szczęsny scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Sten is rocked!
Sten looks up at the clock. Bad move! Szczęsny lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sten. Szczęsny pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: Highland Games 182     
Date:   Jun 12, 2016
#R1#
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Longworth throws a hook but Sten blocks it.
Longworth misses with a low kick.
Sten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sten tries to counter with a clinch but Longworth shakes him off and moves away.
Longworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sten connects with a crisp jab.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Sten misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Longworth. #TD#
Longworth feints and as Sten raises his hands in defense, Longworth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth trying to control but Sten is working from the bottom.
Longworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sten looking for a sweep. Not yet Sten, not yet. #T1#
Longworth advances position into side control!
Sten is working to avoid the ground and pound but Longworth connects with a decent elbow.
Sten is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Longworth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Longworth misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Longworth landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Longworth working the head and body with strikes.
Sten tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Longworth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Longworth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longworth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Sten's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longworth working the ground and pound but Sten is defending the strikes.
Sten is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sten wants to get back to his feet but Longworth drags him back down.
Longworth wants to control but Sten is keeping him busy.
Longworth working the head with strikes.
Longworth in side control, throwing shots but Sten defends.
Sten managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Longworth.
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!
Longworth working away.
Longworth moves into full mount!
Longworth landing strikes from the mount and Sten is in trouble! #T3#
Sten is squirming around, avoiding Longworth's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Longworth looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Longworth connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
Sten is rocked!
Longworth postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Sten badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Longworth around the waist but Longworth pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Longworth is the winner by TKO! Longworth jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Longworth!
Our winner, Vinnie Longworth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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