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Event:
KOFC 123 - The Big Finale
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Stubb looks to land a combination. Hallick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stubb blocks a jab.
Stubb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallick moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hallick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stubb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stubb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stubb lands with a nice body punch.
Stubb throws a body punch but Hallick moves out of range.
Hallick throwing a counter right hand but Stubb manages to avoid it.
Hallick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stubb checks it well.
Stubb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stubb throws a body punch but Hallick moves out of range.
Hallick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stubb jabs at Hallick's body.
Hallick slips a jab from Stubb.
Hallick throws a counter high kick but Stubb was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubb moves out of range of the leg kick from Hallick.
Stubb misses with a two punch combination.
As Stubb backs away, Hallick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hallick throws an overhand right that lands on Stubb's shoulder, as Stubb tries to avoid the shot.
Stubb misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hallick walks into a stiff left hand from Stubb.
Hallick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stubb lands a jab to the head.
Stubb lands a nice shot to the body.
Stubb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hallick rather than just go for the knockout.
Hallick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stubb lands with a right hand.
Stubb lands with a shot to the body.
Stubb sizes up Hallick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hallick just misses with a punch to the body.
Stubb's coach down at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stubb's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stubb connects with a crisp jab.
Hallick staying out of range there.
Hallick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stubb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallick manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stubb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Hallick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hallick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hallick misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hallick misses.
Stubb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Stubb misses.
Hallick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Hallick catches Stubb right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Stubb misses.
Hallick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stubb.
Stubb just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHallick.
Stubb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stubb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stubb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Hallick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Stubb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallick.
The fighters circling - Stubb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Stubb backs away, Hallick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stubb misses with an uppercut.
Stubb misses with a straight right.
Stubb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stubb wants to clinch up but Hallick keeps it at a distance.
Stubb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallick.
Hallick moves out of range of the strikes.
Stubb swings for the body but Hallick moves out of range.
Stubb doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallick circles away.
Stubb lands a nice looking body shot.
Stubb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Hallick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallick is looking to counter punch.
A nice combination there by Stubb.
Nice shot by Stubb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallick moves away from the strike by Stubb.
Stubb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hallick finds it's way round the side to connect with Stubb's head.
Stubb scores with a three punch combo!
Stubb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hallick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stubb.
Stubb throws an overhand right that lands on Hallick's shoulder, as Hallick tries to avoid the shot.
Stubb connects with the punch.
Stubb lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Hallick.
Stubb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hallick. Hallick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Stubb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stubb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stubb swings for the body but Hallick moves out of range.
Alexander Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Hallick.
Stubb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hallick moves away from the strike by Stubb.
A quick step to the side and Hallick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stubb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stubb takes a swing at Hallick's ribcage but misses.
Stubb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hallick.
Stubb misses with a straight left.
Stubb stuns Hallick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stubb throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Stubb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Hallick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hallick dips to his left and cracks Stubb with an uppercut!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hallick might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stubb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hallick counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Stubb out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Hallick is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Al Hallick!
Al Hallick retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Al Hallick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KOFC 122 - Andreev vs Arias
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Mountain throws a leg kick that misses.
Stubb is looking to clinch.
Mountain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stubb just manages to avoid it.
Stubb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Mountain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some bone on bone action there as Stubb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stubb's coach down at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stubb's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Mountain.
Mountain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stubb wants to counter with a clinch but Mountain pushes him away.
Mountain scoring well with a low kick there.
Stubb misses with a looping left.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Stubb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stubb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Mountain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stubb doesn't seem phased though.
Stubb misses with a body shot
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Stubb misses.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Stubb manages to avoid it.
Stubb misses with a hook.#T1#
Mountain throws a low kick, looking for Stubb's leg but Stubb calmly moves out of range.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stubb.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stubb is out of range.
Stubb moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Stubb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mountain throws a hook but Stubb avoids it easily.
Stubb moves out of range of the strikes.
Stubb lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Stubb misses.
Mountain tries to move into range but Stubb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stubb.
A jab lands there for Stubb.
Stubb connects with a body shot.
Mountain slips under a jab.
Stubb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mountain.
Mountain is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stubb moves away from the strike by Mountain. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stubb looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Stubb throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stubb moves out of range as Mountain strikes.
Stubb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mountain.
Mountain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stubb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stubb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stubb lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mountain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stubb sizes up Mountain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Mountain.
Mountain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stubb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mountain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stubb on the side of the head.
Stubb connects with a looping right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mountain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stubb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stubb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stubb looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range. #T3#
Stubb throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
As Stubb backs away, Mountain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mountain cracks Stubb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stubb with a hook.
Mountain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stubb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mountain counters with a low kick, right behind Stubb 's knee.
Mountain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Stubb moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Mountain misses.
Mountain throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stubb to counter with a crisp jab.
Mountain slips a straight right by Stubb.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stubb misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Mountain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stubb.
Stubb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Stubb.
Stubb looks to land a left hand but Mountain moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Stubb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
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!
Stubb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stubb misses with a two punch combination.
Stubb misses with a left hand
and Stubb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stubb throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Stubb blocks the low kick.
Stubb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stubb throws a big shot that misses.
Mountain throws a jab when Stubb was well out of range.
Stubb scores with a hook.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Stubb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stubb tries to move into range but Mountain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stubb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Some bone on bone action there as Stubb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stubb scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Stubb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stubb misses with an uppercut.
Stubb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mountain. Mountain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stubb tests Mountain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stubb throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mountain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stubb feints with a jab and clips Mountain right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Mountain is sent crashing into the canvas and Stubb leaps in for the kill! Mountain tries to get to his feet but Stubb is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Mountain is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Stubb!
After winning the bout, Alexander Stubb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KOFC 118 - Hallick vs Karelin
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Stubb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eirikson doesn't seem bothered though.
Stubb misses the shot to the body.
Eirikson takes a swing at Stubb's ribcage but misses.
Eirikson swats away the attempt to clinch by Stubb.
Eirikson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eirikson misses with a body shot
letting Stubb counter with a right hand.
Eirikson misses with a body shot
and Stubb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stubb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eirikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stubb.
Stubb throws a right hand that misses
and Eirikson counters with a left to the body.
Stubb misses with a looping left.
Eirikson's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eirikson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eirikson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stubb lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eirikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stubb misses with a left hand
and Eirikson counters with a nice body shot.
Stubb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Stubb throws a lazy right hand but Eirikson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eirikson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Stubb gets a clinch.
Eirikson misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Eirikson.
Stubb is breathing heavily.
Eirikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eirikson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eirikson lands a nice uppercut.
Eirikson throws a big uppercut that drops Stubb! More strikes from Eirikson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stubb lies dazed against the cage as Eirikson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Eirikson!
An out of breath Leif Eirikson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KOFC 115 - Out vs Karelin
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stubb lands the left hand.
Mountain dodges the punch combination from Stubb.
Stubb ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Mountain misses with a right hand
and Stubb counters with a stiff right hand.
Stubb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stubb doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Stubb there.
Mountain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stubb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mountain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stubb staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Mountain.
Stubb lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Mountain slips a straight right by Stubb.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Stubb throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stubb slips a straight right by Mountain.#T1#
Mountain moves out of range as Stubb strikes.
Stubb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mountain throws a low kick but Stubb avoids it.
Mountain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stubb lands a lovely overhand right.
Mountain scores with a shot to the body.
Stubb scores with a nice strike.
Stubb blocks a head kick by Mountain.
Stubb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mountain is looking to score with low kicks.
Mountain tries a head kick but it misses.
Stubb tries to clinch up.
Stubb misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Mountain misses with a straight right.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
Mountain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mountain throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Stubb there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Mountain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stubb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stubb 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.
Mountain wants to slow Stubb down by chopping away at his legs.
Stubb works the jab nicely.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. Stubb saw that one coming.
Stubb tests Mountain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stubb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain tests Stubb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mountain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stubb throws out the jab.
Stubb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stubb throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain throws a low kick, looking for Stubb's leg but Stubb calmly moves out of range.
Stubb checks a leg kick.
Stubb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stubb. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Stubb's corner calls for a 1-2. Stubb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stubb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Stubb might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mountain scores with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Mountain.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stubb.
Stubb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Stubb misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain scores with a shot to the body.
Stubb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Stubb. That snapped Mountain's head back.
A jab from Stubb misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Stubb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mountain misses with a leg kick
and Mountain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mountain throws out a leg kick but Stubb moves out of range and Mountain only half commits.
Stubb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stubb throws out a counter right but Mountain avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Stubb throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stubb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mountain throws the left hand but Stubb avoids the punch easily.
Mountain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stubb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mountain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mountain misses with a low kick as Stubb jumps back.
It seemed like Stubb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mountain tried to score with a low kick but Stubb checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Stubb misses.
Stubb avoids the body shot from Mountain.
Stubb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mountain.
Stubb looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Stubb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Stubb pushes Mountain up against the cage in a clinch.
Stubb tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Stubb back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mountain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
Stubb misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Stubb will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mountain throws a hook but Stubb blocks it.
Nice jab there from Mountain.
Stubb connects with a looping right hand.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stubb.
It seemed like Stubb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mountain throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Stubb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mountain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stubb throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Mountain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mountain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stubb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stubb misses with a wild body shot.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain misses with a head kick.
Stubb connects with a single shot there.
Mountain tried to score with a low kick but Stubb checks it.
Stubb works Mountain's body with a nice hook.
Mountain takes one on the button.#T1#
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Stubb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stubb throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountain cracks Stubb with an open hand slap.
Mountain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stubb tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
Stubb takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Stubb walks into a straight right hand from Mountain.#CL2#
Stubb has Mountain up against the cage in a clinch.
Stubb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stubb lands a body punch.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mountains head.
Mountain tries to throw a body punch but Stubb avoids it by throwing Mountain back against the cage.
Stubb swings wildly with an uppercut but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stubb.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stubb's elbow.
Stubb working aggressively here.
Stubb blocking some punches.
#T2#
Stubb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Stubb controls his hands.
Stubb has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
Stubb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stubb lands a nice uppercut.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain scores with a shoulder strike.
Mountain blocking some punches.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Mountain is rocked!
Stubb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Mountain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stubb unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mountain! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stubb is unloading with more strikes now! Mountain drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Stubb!
Alexander Stubb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Highland Games 218
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Stubb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Of Bath And Wells at a distance.
Stubb throws a body shot but no joy.
Stubb has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Of Bath And Wells is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stubb throws a right and a left that Of Bath And Wells avoids nicely.
Of Bath And Wells connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stubb momentarily.
Of Bath And Wells walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stubb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Of Bath And Wells misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Stubb.
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Bath And Wells connects with the punch.
Of Bath And Wells throws a looping overhand right but Stubb ducks down to avoid it.
Stubb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Bath And Wells takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stubb misses with a combination
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Of Bath And Wells misses with a body shot.
Stubb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stubb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Of Bath And Wells. That snapped Stubb's head back.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a body shot.
#T1#
A jab from Stubb misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Of Bath And Wells misses its target.
Stubb connects with a right hand. Of Bath And Wells shakes it off.
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Stubb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stubb scores with a jab. Of Bath And Wells acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Of Bath And Wells avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a nice right hand.
Stubb misses with a hook to the body
and Of Bath And Wells cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stubb lands a glancing blow to the side of Of Bath And Wells's head.
Of Bath And Wells bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Bath And Wells punishes Stubb's body with a nice straight punch.
Of Bath And Wells takes a swing at Stubb's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Stubb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stubb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Bath And Wells.
Stubb scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Of Bath And Wells misses.
Stubb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Bath And Wells swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Stubb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Of Bath And Wells throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stubb misses with an uppercut.
Of Bath And Wells swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a jab to the body.
Of Bath And Wells connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stubb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Bath And Wells moves away.
Of Bath And Wells throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stubb on the side of the head.
Jab by Stubb.
Of Bath And Wells is looking to wear down Stubb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stubb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Of Bath And Wells has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Of Bath And Wells there as he acknowledges the shot.
Of Bath And Wells throws a shot from downtown. Stubb moves away and avoids it.
Stubb throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Bath And Wells.
Stubb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Of Bath And Wells's head.
Of Bath And Wells changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stubb staying out of range there.
Of Bath And Wells uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stubb.
#T3#
Stubb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a body shot.
Of Bath And Wells loads up on a big right hand but Stubb slips the punch.
Of Bath And Wells swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stubb.
Of Bath And Wells tests Stubb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stubb staying out of range there.
Stubb misses with a shot to the body
and Stubb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Of Bath And Wells gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Of Bath And Wells defending well as Stubb loads up on a big left hand.
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stubb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stubb lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stubb dips to his left and cracks Of Bath And Wells with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Of Bath And Wells is rocked!
Stubb moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Of Bath And Wells is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Of Bath And Wells connects with a body shot that sends Stubb's belly button to the back.
Of Bath And Wells seems to have got his legs back now.
Stubb looks to throw the jab but Of Bath And Wells is out of range.
Stubb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Of Bath And Wells swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Bath And Wells lands a jab.
Of Bath And Wells digs a good body shot into Stubb's ribs.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stubb.
Of Bath And Wells takes a swing at Stubb's ribcage but misses.
Stubb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Of Bath And Wells on the side of the head.
Stubb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Of Bath And Wells. Of Bath And Wells circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a jab to the body
and Stubb comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Of Bath And Wells stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Stubb is on him like rabid pit bull! Of Bath And Wells slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Stubb! Alexander Stubb retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Stubb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Highland Games 216
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Askren misses with a straight right.
Stubb misses with a wild combination.
Stubb cracks Askren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Askren swings for the body but Stubb moves out of range.
Stubb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stubb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Stubb lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stubb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Askren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Askren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Askren throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Askren scores with a hook to the body. Stubb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Askren takes a swing at Stubb's ribcage but misses.
Stubb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Askren punishes Stubb's body with a nice straight punch.
Stubb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stubb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Askren moves away from the strike by Stubb.
Stubb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stubb defends it well.
Stubb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stubb misses with a body shot.
Stubb looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren moves out of range of the strikes.
Stubb misses with a body shot.
Askren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Stubb's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Askren throws a body punch but Stubb moves out of range. #T2#
Stubb avoids the body shot from Askren.
Stubb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubb takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but Stubb is just out of range.
Askren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stubb throws out the jab.
Askren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stubb.
Stubb throws a hook but Askren blocks it.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stubb defends it well.
Stubb catches Askren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stubb stuffs the takedown.
Stubb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Askren.#CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren misses with some punches.
Askren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Askren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stubb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stubb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3##BC#
Stubb breaks from the clinch.
Stubb connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Askren tumbling to the canvas! Stubb pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Askren was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Stubb!
Alexander Stubb is the new welterweight champion!
Alexander Stubb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jon Askren stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Event:
Highland Games 212
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Stubb swings for the body but Saraev moves out of range.
Stubb misses with a straight right.
Stubb throws a looping overhand right but Saraev ducks down to avoid it.
Stubb's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stubb's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saraev.
Stubb is not content to let Saraev control the position.
Stubb dodges the ground and pound from Saraev.
The strikes coming from Saraev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Saraev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev working the strikes but Stubb uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Saraev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stubb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saraev.
Stubb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saraev scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Saraev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stubb's head.
Stubb is looking to escape.
Stubb is looking to get back to full guard here but Saraev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Saraev working away.
Saraev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Saraev controlling from side mount.
Saraev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stubb is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Saraev tries to score with some ground and pound. Stubb controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Stubb regains half guard.
Saraev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stubb tries to kick Saraev off but Saraev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saraev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stubb wants to improve his position but Saraev is controlling well.
Saraev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stubb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saraev is working away from the top position though.
Saraev wants to take a breather but Stubb is having none of it.
Stubb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saraev.
Stubb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saraev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stubb is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Stubb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saraev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stubb!
Stubb is desperately trying to improve his position but Saraev has a good base and remains in mount.
Saraev working the ground and pound effectively.
Stubb wants to control but Saraev is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stubb is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Saraev is staying active.#T4#
Stubb is in a horrible position here. Saraev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Saraev lands a big shot there that rocks Stubb but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stubb wants to control but Saraev is having none of it.
Saraev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saraev controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stubb is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saraev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saraev avoids the attempt from Stubb to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razval Saraev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stubb with a jab.
Stubb swings for the body but Saraev moves out of range.
Saraev shoots in but Stubb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stubb throws the left hand but Saraev avoids the punch easily.
Saraev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stubb can do to turn this around?
Stubb misses the shot to the body.
Stubb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Saraev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stubb was covering up waiting for the punch and Saraev finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Stubb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saraev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Saraev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stubb smiles and moves away.
Saraev blocks a jab.
Saraev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stubb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stubb throws a hook to the side of Saraev's head but Saraev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saraev is looking to counter the offense by Stubb and move into the clinch.
Stubb misses with a wild body shot.
Saraev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Stubb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stubb throws a hook but Saraev avoids it easily.
Stubb just misses with a punch to the body.
Saraev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saraev darts in looking for a takedown but Stubb gets double underhooks and turns Saraev into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Stubb.#KD2#
Stubb lands a big right hand that sends Saraev crashing to the mat! Stubb stays standing though and waves Saraev back to his feet!#ROC2#
Saraev is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saraev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stubb pinned against the cage. Stubb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oh Saraev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stubb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stubb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saraev circles away quickly and effectively.
Saraev seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab by Stubb.
Stubb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saraev at a distance.
Stubb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stubb cracks Saraev with an open hand slap.#T2#
Stubb lands with a cross.
Stubb falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Saraev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saraev. #TD#
Saraev manages to pull guard.
Stubb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stubb stopping the sweep attempt from Saraev.
Stubb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saraev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stubb trying to control but Saraev is working from the bottom. #T3#
Stubb looking to pass the guard.
Saraev wants to sweep here but Stubb controlling him for the moment.
Stubb wants to control from the top but Saraev keeps moving.
Stubb has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saraev is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saraev is pulling down on Stubb's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Stubb misses the target. #TD#
Saraev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stubb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saraev is in Stubb's guard.
Stubb is trying to keep Saraev in close.
Saraev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stubb keeping moving, preventing Saraev from controlling successfully.
Saraev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stubb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saraev looking to pass the guard.
Stubb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Stubb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saraev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stubb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saraev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Stubb misses.
Alexander Stubb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stubb misses with a hook
#CL#
and Saraev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stubb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saraev up against the cage.
Stubb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saraev is keeping busy.
Stubb scores with a shoulder strike.
Saraev is looking for a takedown.
Saraev tries to throw a body punch but Stubb avoids it by throwing Saraev back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubb looking to stall.
Stubb misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stubb has Saraev pushed against the cage.
Stubb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Stubb throws a head punch that misses.
Saraev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stubb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saraev is working for takedown but Stubb is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stubb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stubb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stubb stalling.
Stubb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stubb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stubb pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Stubb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saraev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stubb scores with a nice right hand.
Stubb misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Saraev counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Stubb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Saraev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stubb as he jumps to the side.
Saraev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Saraev shoots in looking for a takedown but Stubb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saraev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saraev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stubb throws a jab when Saraev was well out of range.
Saraev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
Stubb cracks Saraev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stubb has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Saraev to stand back up!
Saraev misses with an uppercut
and Stubb counters with a big right hand! Oh Saraev is in trouble here! Stubb follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Stubb!
Alexander Stubb thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Games 204
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Harding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stubb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stubb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stubb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stubb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stubb misses with the combination.
Harding takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stubb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Stubb looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
Stubb throws a hook to the side of Harding's head but Harding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Stubb slips the punch.
Stubb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harding with a body shot.
Harding lands a right hook to the body.
Stubb's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stubb's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding connects with a body shot that sends Stubb's belly button to the back.
Harding misses with a straight right.
Harding scores with a jab. Stubb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harding swings widly with a right hand
and Harding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A big left from Harding misses.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stubb moves away.
Stubb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Stubb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stubb misses with a lunging right hand
and Stubb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harding looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stubb scores with a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a hook.
Stubb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stubb scores with a jab to the body.
Stubb throws a body shot but no joy.
Stubb lands a lovely overhand right.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stubb. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Stubb.
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!
Stubb slips a straight right by Harding.
Stubb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stubb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Stubb lands a jab.#T2#
Harding clobbers Stubb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harding scores with a nice strike.
Harding is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Stubb's head back.
Harding misses with a hook.
Stubb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stubb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harding on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stubb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stubb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stubb connects with a crisp jab.
Stubb throws a body punch but Harding moves out of range.
Harding rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stubb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harding slips a straight right by Stubb.
Stubb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Stubb.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Stubb's shoulder, as Stubb tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Harding ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Stubb.
Stubb misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Harding was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stubb was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Harding takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stubb misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Harding misses its target.
Harding scores with the left hand. Stubb knows he should have avoided that one.
Harding lands with a shot to the body.
Stubb looks to throw the jab but Harding is out of range.
Stubb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harding.
Harding lands a right hook to the body.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stubb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stubb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harding connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stubb scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stubb defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Stubb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harding takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harding lands a two punch combo.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stubb manages to avoid it.
Stubb with a nice cross.
Harding is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Harding looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harding is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
Stubb scores with a nice strike.
Harding ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harding takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Harding is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stubb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stubb throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Harding wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stubb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding is looking to counter punch.
Stubb throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Stubb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harding's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stubb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stubb.
Stubb works the jab nicely.
Harding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stubb.
Stubb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stubb misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.
Stubb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stubb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harding's head.
Oh Harding is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stubb cracks Harding with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Harding tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stubb pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Harding is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Stubb!
Alexander Stubb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 200
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Bullard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stubb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bullard throws a shot from downtown. Stubb moves away and avoids it.
Stubb lands a nice hook to Bullard's body. Bullard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bullard blocks a jab.
Alexander Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bullard.
Stubb misses with a jab to the body
and Bullard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bullard moves away from the strike by Stubb.
Stubb scores with a hook to the body. Bullard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stubb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bullard counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard staying out of range there.
Bullard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullard takes one to the chin there.
Stubb throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Stubb misses the target.
Stubb lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.#T1#
Stubb misses with a right hand
and Bullard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Bullard. Beautiful body shot.
Bullard moves out of range as Stubb strikes.
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stubb.
Bullard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stubb throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Stubb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bullard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stubb loads up on a big right hand but Bullard slips the punch.
Stubb misses with a lunging right hand
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stubb misses with an uppercut
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Stubb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stubb connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stubb swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bullard counter with a right hand. #T2#
Stubb misses with a hook
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stubb.
A jab from Stubb does it's job there.
Stubb throws an overhand right that lands on Bullard's shoulder, as Bullard tries to avoid the shot.
Bullard misses with an uppercut. Stubb saw that one coming.
Stubb tests Bullard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Stubb misses.
Stubb cracks Bullard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stubb throws a lazy uppercut
and Bullard counters with a left to the body.
Stubb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stubb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stubb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Bullard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
Stubb throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Bullard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stubb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bullard scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Stubb.
Stubb throws out a loose jab but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stubb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bullard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stubb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stubb misses with a body punch
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Stubb is rocked!
Stubb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Stubb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bullard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stubb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stubb swings widly with a right hand
and Bullard counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Stubb to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Bullard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Bullard! Tony Bullard retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Tony Bullard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Highland Games 194
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Stubb misses
and Of Bath And Wells cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stubb lands the left hand.
Stubb throws an off balance right hand
and Of Bath And Wells counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stubb just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Bath And Wells throws a hook to the side of Stubb's head but Stubb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Stubb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Bath And Wells. Stubb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stubb. Of Bath And Wells does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Of Bath And Wells.
Stubb takes a swing at Of Bath And Wells's ribcage but misses.
Of Bath And Wells avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Of Bath And Wells swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stubb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Of Bath And Wells paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Of Bath And Wells looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##CL#
Stubb darts in and clinches Of Bath And Wells up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Of Bath And Wells.
A head punch on the inside from Stubb fails to land.
Of Bath And Wells lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stubb backwards.
Of Bath And Wells blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Of Bath And Wells.
Stubb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stubb blocking some punches.
Of Bath And Wells is trying to break the clinch but Stubb is controlling him.
Stubb misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Of Bath And Wells's elbow.
Stubb swings wildly with an uppercut but Of Bath And Wells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Bath And Wells fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Of Bath And Wells tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Of Bath And Wells working aggressively here.
Of Bath And Wells misses with some punches.
#T2#
A short right from Stubb on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Bath And Wells.
Stubb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Of Bath And Wells is trying to force a seperation but Stubb has the dominant position.
Stubb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stubb lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stubb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stubb lands a nice uppercut.
Stubb misses with the head strike.
Stubb blocks an uppercut.
Stubb controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stubb.
Of Bath And Wells blocks a body shot from Stubb.
Of Bath And Wells working aggressively here.
#T3#
Stubb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Of Bath And Wells backwards.
Of Bath And Wells tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Of Bath And Wells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Of Bath And Wells has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stubb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Of Bath And Wells can turn it around.
Of Bath And Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Of Bath And Wells throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Stubb prevents Of Bath And Wells from breaking the clinch.
Stubb has a couple of punches blocked by Of Bath And Wells.
Stubb blocks an uppercut.
Stubb scores with a hook to the body.
Stubb tries to throw a body punch but Of Bath And Wells avoids it by throwing Stubb back against the cage.
Stubb tries to throw a body punch but Of Bath And Wells avoids it by throwing Stubb back against the cage.
Stubb is stalling here.
Stubb misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Stubb.
Of Bath And Wells blocks a body shot from Stubb.
Stubb dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stubb controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Stubb lands a hook that snaps the head of Of Bath And Wells backwards.
Stubb tries to work over Of Bath And Wells's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stubb leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Stubb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stubb.
Of Bath And Wells has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
Stubb slows down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb tries to throw a body punch but Of Bath And Wells avoids it by throwing Stubb back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stubb seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Stubb dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Stubb rushes Of Bath And Wells and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Stubb.
Stubb misses with an uppercut. Of Bath And Wells saw that one coming.
Of Bath And Wells doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut there from Stubb.
Of Bath And Wells steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stubb.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stubb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stubb scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubb throws a sloppy body shot
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a left to the body.
Stubb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stubb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Of Bath And Wells swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Stubb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Of Bath And Wells walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stubb lands a jab to the nose.
Stubb throws a body punch but Of Bath And Wells moves out of range.
Of Bath And Wells let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Stubb misses.
Of Bath And Wells let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Of Bath And Wells takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Stubb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Of Bath And Wells lands with a right to the head.
Stubb just leaning against Of Bath And Wells, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Stubb.
#T2#
Stubb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stubb misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander Stubb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Of Bath And Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stubb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Of Bath And Wells up against the cage.
Of Bath And Wells swings wildly with an uppercut but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Bath And Wells lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stubb backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Stubb to work.
Of Bath And Wells misses with the head strike.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stubb leaning against his opponent.
Stubb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Of Bath And Wells prevents a body shot from Stubb. #T3#
Of Bath And Wells lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stubb backwards.
Stubb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stubb misses with a body punch.
Of Bath And Wells tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stubb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Of Bath And Wells goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Of Bath And Wells presses Stubb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stubb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Of Bath And Wells can do to turn this around?
Stubb taking a breather.
Stubb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Of Bath And Wells's elbow.
Stubb misses with some punches.
Stubb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stubb controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stubb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stubb is working Of Bath And Wells over against the cage.#T4#
Stubb lands a hook that snaps the head of Of Bath And Wells backwards.
Of Bath And Wells throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Stubb swings wildly with an uppercut but Of Bath And Wells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Of Bath And Wells fails to land.
Stubb misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Of Bath And Wells - that landed with a thud.
Stubb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Of Bath And Wells's elbow.
Stubb lands a hook that snaps the head of Of Bath And Wells backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stubb digs a right hand into Of Bath And Wells's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Of Bath And Wells's gas tank.
Of Bath And Wells lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stubb controlling the action here for a moment.
Of Bath And Wells working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Stubb dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stubb moves in looking to clinch but Of Bath And Wells pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Of Bath And Wells misses.
Of Bath And Wells throws a jab but it's blocked by Stubb.
Of Bath And Wells slips under a jab from Stubb.
Of Bath And Wells throws out a counter right but Stubb avoids it with no problem.
Stubb looks to land a left hand but Of Bath And Wells moved out of range nicely.
Of Bath And Wells swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Stubb misses.
Stubb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stubb is looking to clinch but Of Bath And Wells is avoiding it.
Of Bath And Wells throws out a counter right but Stubb avoids it with no problem.
Stubb tries to clinch up
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubb tries to clinch up.
Stubb thuds a left hand into Of Bath And Wells's body.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stubb!
A shot to the liver by Stubb. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Stubb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Of Bath And Wells doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Bath And Wells blocking some punches.
Come on Stubb - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Bath And Wells.
Stubb avoiding damage.
Of Bath And Wells lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Of Bath And Wells blocks an uppercut.
Of Bath And Wells fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stubb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Of Bath And Wellss head.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Of Bath And Wells being controlled against the cage.
Of Bath And Wells blocks a body shot from Stubb.
A head punch on the inside from Of Bath And Wells fails to land.
Of Bath And Wells is trying to force a seperation but Stubb has the dominant position.
Stubb misses with some punches.
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!
Of Bath And Wells being controlled against the cage.
Come on Stubb - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stubb gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Of Bath And Wells throws a head punch that misses.
Stubb manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Stubb.
#T3#
Of Bath And Wells doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Bath And Wells working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stubb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a punch on the inside.
Of Bath And Wells wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Stubb to work.
Of Bath And Wells has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Of Bath And Wells has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
Of Bath And Wells tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stubb's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stubb.
Stubb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Stubb - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from Stubb.
Stubb cracks Of Bath And Wells with a nice body shot.#T4#
Stubb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stubb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stubb holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stubb holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stubb for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Stubb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stubb lands a left hand.
Stubb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stubb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stubb lands an uppercut.
A short right from Stubb.
Alexander Stubb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stubb taking a breather.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Of Bath And Wells as Stubb tries to tie him up.
A short right from Stubb.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Stubb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stubb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Stubb!
A victorious Alexander Stubb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Highland Games 184
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Stubb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maul's head.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Stubb.
Stubb defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Stubb moves into the clinch.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Stubb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maul digs a right hand underneath Stubb's ribcage. Stubb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Stubb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stubb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stubb dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maul working aggressively here.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
Maul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stubb misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stubb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stubb slowing the pace effectively.
Stubb throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stubb.
Maul misses with some punches.
#T1#
Stubb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stubb looking to stall.
Stubb lands a right hand.
Stubb effectively controlling the action here.
Maul has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stubb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maul can turn it around.
Maul working aggressively here.
Stubb misses with a body punch.
Stubb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Stubb.
Maul lands with a light punch inside.
Stubb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maul misses with the head strike.
A short right from Maul.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stubb digs a right hand underneath Maul's ribcage. Maul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Stubb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maul. #T2#
Maul lands a body punch.
Stubb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stubb is trying to stall.
Stubb is pushing Maul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stubb.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Stubb pushes Maul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stubb lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stubb blocking some punches.
Stubb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stubb's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul. #T3#
Maul stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stubb can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Stubb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stubb lands a nice uppercut.
Stubb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stubb can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Nice body punch from Stubb - that landed with a thud.
Maul lands a right hand.
Stubb looking to slow down the pace here.
Stubb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maul is keeping busy.
Stubb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maul is trying to force a seperation but Stubb has the dominant position.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stubb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maul lands a right hand. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Stubb.
Stubb lands an uppercut.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Stubb controls the action.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stubb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Stubb blocks an uppercut.
Stubb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maul's efforts to push away.
Stubb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Stubb blocks the elbow strike.
Maul blocks a body shot from Stubb.
Maul blocking some punches.
Stubb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stubb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Maul tries a body shot but Stubb blocks 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 Alexander Stubb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stubb.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul avoids the body shot from Stubb.
Maul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stubb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Stubb lands.
Maul slips under a jab from Stubb.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Stubb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stubb backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Stubb.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stubb on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul throws a low kick, looking for Stubb's leg but Stubb calmly moves out of range.
Stubb clobbers Maul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stubb ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Stubb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stubb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Stubb darts in and clinches Maul up against the cage.
Stubb lands a shoulder strike.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stubb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Stubb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maul working aggressively here.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stubb lands a hook that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
A short right from Stubb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Maul takes a shot to the head.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Stubb lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Maul working aggressively here.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Stubb controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stubb.
Stubb tries to stall but Maul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Maul scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stubb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Maul is trying to break the clinch but Stubb has him pressed against the cage.
Stubb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stubb digs a right hand into Maul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maul's gas tank.
Maul is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul misses with some punches.
Stubb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stubb scores with a hook to the body.
Stubb tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stubb.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stubb lands a hook that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Stubb slows down the pace here.
Alexander Stubb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stubb gets through Maul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land. #T3#
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stubb's elbow.
Stubb blocking some punches.
A short right from Stubb.
Maul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stubb has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Stubb to work.
Maul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stubb prevents Maul from breaking the clinch.
Stubb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stubb takes a shot to the head.
Stubb digs a right hand into Maul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maul's gas tank.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maul misses with some punches.
#T4#
Stubb lands with a light punch inside.
Stubb stalling in the clinch but Maul improves position.
Stubb avoiding damage.
Stubb takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Stubb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stubb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stubb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maul is leaning against Stubb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stubb scores with a hook to the body.
Stubb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stubb lands a left hand.
Stubb has a couple of punches blocked by Maul.
Stubb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stubb.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Stubb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Stubb dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Stubb forces Maul back against the cage and clinches.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stubb leaning against his opponent.
Stubb is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stubb lands a shot to the body.
Stubb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stubb prevents a body shot from Maul.
Stubb slowing the pace effectively.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Stubb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stubb can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubb is pushing Maul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Stubb.
Stubb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul misses with a hook
and Stubb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stubb throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Stubb has closed the distance and engaged Maul in a clinch.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Maul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stubb blocking some punches.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
Stubb presses Maul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Maul.
Stubb tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
A hook to the body from Maul.
A nice left hand lands by Stubb.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stubb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stubb blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Stubb scores with a shoulder strike.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Stubb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maul.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stubb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stubb struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
#T2#
Stubb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maul.
Stubb controlling the action here for a moment.
Stubb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stubb presses Maul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stubb is struggling to control the position.
Stubb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stubb digs a right hand underneath Maul's ribcage. Maul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maul takes a shot to the head.
Stubb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Stubb.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stubb.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Stubb is working Maul over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maul as Stubb tries to tie him up. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Stubb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maul up against the cage.
Stubb is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stubb seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Maul scores with a shot to the side of Stubb's head.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stubb has Maul pressed against the cage, preventing Maul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stubb blocking some punches.
Stubb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Stubb.
Maul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stubb or not.
Stubb misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stubb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Stubb slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Maul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Stubb.
Maul takes a swing at Stubb's ribcage but misses.
Stubb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stubb connects with a nice looking jab.
Stubb throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Maul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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!
Stubb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Stubb tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
Alexander Stubb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Stubb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Stubb. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Stubb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Stubb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stubb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Stubb!
A relieved looking Alexander Stubb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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