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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lester looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stenger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lester at a distance.
Stenger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab by Stenger.#CUT2#It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Stenger defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Stenger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenger stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stenger scores with a body shot.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Stenger.
Lester tries to clinch up but Stenger circles away and keeps his distance.
Stenger stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger looks to land a combination but Lester avoids it well.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
Stenger feints a counter leg kick.
Stenger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger scoring well with a low kick there.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Stenger connects with a leg kick.
Stenger lands a jab to Lester's midsection.
Stenger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Stenger.
Stenger connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lester rather than just go for the knockout.
Stenger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lester seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stenger sizes up Lester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stenger connects with a leg kick.
Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger catches Lester with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stenger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stenger connects with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Lester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stenger cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Stenger scores with the left hand. Lester knows he should have avoided that one.
Lester dodges the punch combination from Stenger.
Stenger thuds his shin into the meat of Lester's side.
Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stenger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stenger with a nice calf kick.
Stenger lands with a straight right. Lester didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Moe Lester's cut is getting worse.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
Stenger feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stenger scores with a push kick.
Stenger lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Stenger closes the distance and clinches.
Stenger gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stenger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Stenger on the inside.
Stenger with a knee to the head.
Stenger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stenger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stenger lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
Stenger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Stenger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Stenger is working Lester over against the cage.
A short left from Stenger. #ROC2#Lester is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank.
Oh Lester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenger lands with a short shot to the head.
Stenger creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lester's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lester drops to his knees and Stenger pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aksel Stenger!
Aksel Stenger thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PFC 147 Alzheimer vs Vilson II
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Stenger slips a jab from Suf.
Stenger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Stenger.
Suf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stenger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Suf's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stenger lands with a good body shot.
Suf motions for Stenger to come forward. Suf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stenger lands with a shot to the body.
Stenger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Suf.
Stenger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger works Suf's body with a nice hook.
Stenger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stenger lands a nice shot to the body.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suf.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suf!
Suf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stenger momentarily.
Stenger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Suf rather than just go for the knockout.
Suf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.#T1#
Stenger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stenger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Stenger. Those never looked like landing.
Suf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Suf scores with a sloppy right hand. Stenger should have avoided that one.
Suf connects with a body shot that sends Stenger's belly button to the back.
Stenger throws out a leg kick but Suf moves out of range and Stenger only half commits.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Suf.
Stenger with a nice cross.
Stenger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suf is out of range and Stenger settles back down.
Suf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Suf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suf moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStenger.
Suf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stenger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Stenger tries to work over Suf's front leg with a kick but Suf checks it.
Good leg kick by Suf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Suf looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Suf is just out of range.
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stenger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suf has time to react.
Stenger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suf throws a wild body kick that Stenger sees coming a mile off.
Suf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenger can pounce on him.
Suf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stenger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stenger thumps Suf with a low kick.
Suf misses with a low kick as Stenger jumps back.
Stenger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stenger throws a body punch but Suf moves out of range.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger wants to clinch
enabling Suf to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Stenger throws a lazy head kick
and Suf makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stenger really felt that one!
Stenger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suf tries to counter by clinching up but Stenger breaks away and moves out of range.
Suf looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Suf is looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Suf does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stenger.
Stenger throws a leg kick which misses Suf's front leg but catches the back leg as Suf tries to avoid it.
Suf throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Stenger counters by moving into the clinch.
Suf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suf takes a shot to the head.
Suf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suf cracks Stenger with a nice body shot.
Suf presses Stenger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suf misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suf working aggressively here.
Suf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Suf scores with a shoulder strike.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suf's elbow.
Stenger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sufs head.
Stenger works on Suf's body with a couple of short punches.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Suf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Stenger on the inside.
Suf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stenger blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suf avoiding damage as Stenger throws knees to the body.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stenger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Suf.
Stenger connects with a high kick.
Suf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stenger counters with a straight right hand.
Stenger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suf avoids a kick to the body.
Suf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenger throws out the jab.
Stenger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suf.
Aksel Stenger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stenger.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Suf.
Stenger scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suf misses with a right hand
and Stenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suf jabs at Stenger's body.#T1#
Suf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suf jabs at Stenger's body.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Suf scores with a nice right hand.
Suf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stenger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suf throws a body kick that misses
and Stenger counters with a nice body kick.
Suf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Suf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Suf.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Suf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stenger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suf's sensitive parts.
Suf avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Suf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stenger swings for the body but Suf moves out of range.
Suf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Suf blocks a head kick by Stenger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suf misses with a head kick.
Suf has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stenger 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 Suf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suf tried to score with a low kick but Stenger checks it.
Stenger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Suf is just out of range.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suf thows a body kick. Stenger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stenger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Suf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Suf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Suf throws an overhand right that lands on Stenger's shoulder, as Stenger tries to avoid the shot.
Stenger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Suf misses the target.
No joy there for Suf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stenger throws out a powerful jab.
Stenger throws a low kick but Suf avoids it.
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suf.
Suf feints a jab promting Stenger to slip. Suf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stenger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stenger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stenger lands with a good body shot.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Suf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Suf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenger.
Suf tries to move into range but Stenger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Stenger is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Suf misses with the combination.
Stenger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suf.
Stenger defending well as Suf loads up on a big left hand.
Suf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target.
Suf delivers a nice body kick.
Suf takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Suf lands a jab to the head.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Suf moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger catches Suf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suf is looking to slow Stenger down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stenger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Suf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stenger.
Nice defenses there by Stenger.
Stenger throws the left hand but Suf avoids the punch easily.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Suf moves out of range easily.
Suf lands a leg kick that knocks Stenger off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suf feints a jab promting Stenger to slip. Suf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stenger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Stenger throws a chopping leg kick but Suf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger scores with a leg kick.
Suf slips under a jab.
Suf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Suf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stenger darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Suf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suf tries a low kick but Stenger avoids it.
Stenger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Suf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stenger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suf - the referee stops the clock and Stenger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suf. Stenger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suf manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Suf down.
Stenger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenger.
Stenger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stenger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger scores with a nice right hand.
Bob Suf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suf.#T2#
A big right from Stenger misses.
Suf throws a leg kick that misses.
Suf misses with a head kick.
Suf lands a head shot.
Suf blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger scores with a punch to the head.
Stenger tries to clinch up.
Stenger jabs at Suf's body.
Suf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Suf finds it's target.
Stenger lands a head shot.
Suf looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suf manages to avoid it.#T3#
Suf is looking to land body kicks.
Suf moves out of range of the strikes.
Suf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suf connects with a jab.
Aksel Stenger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenger.
Good leg kick by Stenger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stenger scores with a one two! Suf had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Suf defending well as Stenger loads up on a big left hand.
Stenger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stenger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stenger missing with a left hand there. Suf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Suf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suf tries to bum rush Stenger with a series of wild strikes but Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger tries to score with a low kick but Suf moves his leg out of the way.
Stenger stuns Suf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Suf looks to throw a body kick
and Stenger counters with a left to the body.
Suf throws a leg kick but Stenger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stenger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenger is looking for the big counter here.
Stenger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suf doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenger thows a leg kick but Suf checks it
and Suf counters with a nice uppercut.
Suf tries to clinch up but Stenger circles away and keeps his distance.
Suf misses with a body shot
and Stenger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stenger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suf's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Stenger.
Suf misses with a double jab.
Suf is looking to chop away at Stenger's legs.
Stenger wants to counter the offense by Suf and move into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stenger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
A very excited looking Aksel Stenger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 139 Grabber vs Thompson
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Stenger swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Lager counters with a shoot takedown. Stenger fights it but they end up in guard.
Lager trying to control but Stenger is working from the bottom.
Stenger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenger trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lager content to stall in guard here.
Stenger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stenger wants to stand and escape but Lager is having none of it.
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lager throws a big elbow that misses.
Lager lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Lager wants to pass the guard but Stenger is keeping the position.
Lager seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stenger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lager.
Lager is stalling in the full guard.
Stenger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stenger working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stenger tries to land a leg kick but Lager saw it coming and moves away.
Lager moves out of range of the body kick.
Stenger throws an overhand right that lands on Lager's shoulder, as Lager tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lager was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Stenger lands a head kick!
No joy there for Lager, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Stenger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lager has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stenger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lager moves out of range of the leg kick from Stenger.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Lager counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stenger won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Lager tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lager working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Lager stalls from top position.
Stenger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Lager working the head with strikes.
Lager working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lager controls the position.
What's Stenger going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Stenger is trying to improve his position.
Lager working away.#SUB2#
Lager is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stenger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stenger stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Stenger is trying to control Lager's posture but Lager avoids it. #T4#
Lager connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stenger some visible discomfort.
Lager working the ground and pound from side control.
Lager sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stenger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stenger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lager is looking to take a break and control but Stenger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenger struggling a bit here.
Lager trying to control the position but Stenger is working away.
Stenger taking a bit of punishment here - Lager scoring with strikes.
Stenger is being controlled here.
Stenger is looking for a sweep.
Lager is looking to take a break and control but Stenger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aito Lager dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lager cracks a nice hook into Stenger's ribs.
Lager on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenger. Stenger obviously looking to wear him down.
Lager lands a nice looking body shot.
Lager looks to land a combination. Stenger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Lager shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lager stands up over Stenger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stenger trying to keep a closed guard but Lager is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lager's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lager makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger wants to sweep but no luck.
Lager chips away with some ground and pound.
Lager won't allow Stenger to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenger keeping moving, preventing Lager from controlling successfully.
Lager works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Stenger trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lager connects with a nice short shot to Stenger's temple.
Lager looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stenger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stenger's head.
Lager drops an elbow to the side of Stenger's head.
Lager slips a nice elbow through Stenger's hands, connecting with Stenger's forehead.#ES#
Stenger kicks Lager off and gets back to his feet.
Good exchange - Lager coming out on top.
Stenger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lager sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenger throws a hook to the side of Lager's head but Lager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Lager moves away and avoids it.
Lager drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stenger defends it well.
Lager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lager.
Lager misses with a two punch combination.
Lager has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lager throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger avoids the body shot from Lager.
Stenger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aito Lager seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lager throws a body shot but no joy.
Lager scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stenger in his tracks.
Stenger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stenger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stenger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lager throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenger lands a head kick!
Lager lands a nice hook to Stenger's body. Stenger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lager punishes Stenger's body with a nice straight punch.
Lager shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lager on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lager punishes Stenger's body with a nice straight punch.
Lager throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Lager throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stenger throws out a leg kick but Lager moves out of range and Stenger only half commits.
Lager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Lager avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Lager misses with a wild body shot.
Lager misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenger misses the target.
Lager misses the shot to the body.
Lager swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lager just misses with a punch to the body.
Lager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lager.
Stenger lands with a straight right. Lager didn't see that one coming.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lager swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lager swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Lager shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stenger as he jumps to the side.
Stenger motions for Lager to come forward. Stenger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lager misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lager is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stenger rather than just go for the knockout.
Lager lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Stenger #TD2#
so Lager counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lager cracks Stenger with a solid left hand.
Stenger is trying to keep Lager in close.
Lager wants to control from the top but Stenger keeps moving.
Lager stands and throws Stenger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stenger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lager looks up at the clock and then as Stenger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lager smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aito Lager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lager takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lager misses with a low kick as Stenger jumps back.
Lager throws a body shot but no joy.
Lager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lager.
Lager tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenger is able to avoid easily.
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lager fails to land with a series of punches.
Lager jabs Stenger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lager manages to avoid it.
Stenger missing with a left hand there. Lager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenger cracks the inside of Lager's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lager lands with a cross.
Stenger throws a nice head kick!
Lager avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Stenger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Lager throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lager throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Lager closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lager advances to full mount.
Lager with a couple of short strikes.
Lager controlling from mount.
Lager wants to control the pace but Stenger is squirming around nicely.
Lager has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stenger's face.
Lager lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stenger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lager looking to finish Stenger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stenger!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
BOOM! Lager connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lager trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stenger can't escape the position.
Lager pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lager tries to control but Stenger wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Lager.
Lager lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lager breaks from Stenger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lager controlling the position easily from mount.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Stenger is in a horrible position here. Lager smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Stenger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#
Stenger is rocked!
Lager wants to control the action but instead Stenger gets a body lock and reverses into Lager's guard! Nice work!
Lager is adopting a defensive guard.
Aito Lager is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Stenger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lager has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenger has managed to get both his arms back between Lager's legs - danger averted.
Stenger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Lager seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lager is looking to sweep but instead, Stenger has passed into half guard.
Lager is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stenger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stenger's back!
Stenger is taking damage to the body and head.
Lager lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lager has the hooks in. Stenger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lager is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Stenger up.
Stenger is trying to break free.
Lager lands strikes to the head.
Lager has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stenger's body.
Stenger tries to escape but Lager has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aito Lager comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lager has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aito Lager!
After winning the bout, Aito Lager thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Aksel Stenger was interviewed post fight and said 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Event:
PFC132 Alzheimer v Kansalanien
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Stenger avoids the head kick by Smith.
Stenger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger misses with a kick to the body.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stenger lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith throws a head kick but Stenger moves out of range.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenger's hands.
Smith throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.#T1#
Stenger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stenger on the side of the head.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Stenger moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Stenger should have avoided that one.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Stenger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stenger misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Stenger checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Stenger moves out of range easily.
Stenger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
#T2#
Smith misses with a low kick.
Stenger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Stenger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Stenger blocks the leg kick.
Smith jabs at Stenger's body.
Stenger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenger throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stenger 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stenger scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stenger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Stenger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stenger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Stenger is looking to clinch.
Stenger throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Stenger misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Stenger throws a body kick that misses.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Stenger should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger misses with a looping right.#T4#
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Smith tenderised Stenger's leg. Stenger is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Stenger blocks the leg kick.
Stenger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenger under the eye.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stenger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Smith throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Stenger misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenger.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Stenger misses.
Stenger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Stenger misses its intended target.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stenger throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith staying out of range there.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith misses the jab.
Stenger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith throws a low kick but Stenger avoids it.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Stenger moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Stenger walks into a left hand.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Stenger has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger lands an uppercut.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Smith.
Stenger looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Stenger misses with a knee strike.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
#T2#
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Stenger tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Stenger tries to tie him up.
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stenger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stenger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stenger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Smith pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith pushes Stenger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
Stenger looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stenger connects with a knee to the head.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
#T4#
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stenger pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stenger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith pushes Stenger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenger controls his hands.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger trying to land knees to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Stenger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith is looking to chop away at Stenger's legs.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Stenger misses.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith jabs at Stenger's body.
Stenger checks a low kick from Smith.
Stenger motions for Smith to come forward. Stenger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stenger.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Stenger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Stenger looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenger misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenger connects with a jab.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
Stenger ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Stenger.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Stenger checks it.
Stenger throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Stenger's head back.
Smith cracks Stenger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Stenger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Stenger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Stenger as he connects with a hook.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith slips under a jab from Stenger.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Stenger steps away.
Stenger scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Stenger's knee but Stenger avoids it well.
Stenger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Stenger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stenger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Good work by Stenger as he checks the leg kick.
Stenger slips under a jab from Smith.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stenger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Stenger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenger.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stenger is looking to score with low kicks.
Stenger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stenger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stenger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Stenger misses. #T4#
Stenger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stenger misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Good leg kick by Stenger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenger throws a leg kick
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Stenger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenger swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Stenger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith punishes Stenger's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Stenger down.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenger's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Smith waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
Aksel Stenger spoke after the fight, saying 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Event:
PFC 125 Tuala vs Lach
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stenger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenger lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Kai misses.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Kai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!
Kron Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai connects with a right hand. Stenger shakes it off.
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!
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Stenger throws a low kick, looking for Kai's leg but Kai calmly moves out of range.
Kai throwing a counter right hand but Stenger manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target.
Nice body punch from Stenger.
Kai sizes up Stenger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger scores with a head kick. Kai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Kron Kai has been cut.
Stenger moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
Kai moves away from the strike by Stenger.
Kai is looking to counter punch.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Stenger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kai swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Stenger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stenger.
Kai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stenger counters with a left to the body.
Stenger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kai swings widly with a right hand
and Stenger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger lands a body shot.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenger.
Stenger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai feints and then cracks Stenger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenger down. #T2#
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenger.
Kai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Kai.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kai - that will leave a mark!
Kai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stenger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kai misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Stenger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kai throws a wild body kick that Stenger sees coming a mile off.
Stenger lands a right hook to the body.
Stenger scores with a shot to the body.
Stenger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenger. Stenger obviously looking to wear him down.
Kai throws a push kick but Stenger slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Stenger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stenger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stenger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kai. #CUT#
It looks like Aksel Stenger has been cut.#T3#
Stenger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Kai tries to keep at a distance but Stenger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kai misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Stenger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kai's efforts to push away.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger looking to throw knees to the head but Kai is blocking nicely.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger. #T4#
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai scores with a shoulder strike.
Stenger landing knees to the head.
Kai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Kai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stenger misses with a knee strike.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger lands with a light punch inside.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Stenger.
Stenger lands with a short shot to the head.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kai misses with a kick to the body.
Kai throws a nice looking combination but Stenger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenger.
Nice straight punches there by Kai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kai.
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Aksel Stenger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Kai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenger.
Kai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stenger counters with a low kick, right behind Kai 's knee.
Kai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stenger connects with a jab.
Stenger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stenger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stenger moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stenger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kai rather than just go for the knockout.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Kai blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger throws a head kick that Kai semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Stenger misses its intended target.
Kai misses with a looping left.
Stenger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stenger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!
Kai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenger. Stenger obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenger misses the jab.
Kai walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Stenger.
Kai tries a low kick but Stenger avoids it.
Stenger flicks out a counter leg kick but Kai steps away.
Kai clobbers Stenger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
Kai lands with a good body shot.
Stenger throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
Kai misses with a left hand
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Kai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenger.
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Stenger. That snapped Kai's head back.
Stenger blocks the body kick.
Kai tried to score with a low kick but Stenger checks it.
Kai throws a head kick but Stenger moves out of range.
Kai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stenger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stenger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Stenger throws out a powerful jab.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenger throws out the jab.
Kai scores with the left hand. Stenger knows he should have avoided that one.
Kai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenger cracks Kai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stenger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stenger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
Stenger throws a head kick that half lands.
Kai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Stenger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stenger throws a body punch but Kai moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai throws a body kick that misses.
Kai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch lands to the side of Stenger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stenger staying out of range there.#T4#
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai cracks Stenger with a good jab.
Stenger scores with a jab.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Kai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
Kai swings widly with a right hand
and Stenger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kai takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Stenger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stenger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stenger throws a looping overhand right but Kai ducks down to avoid it.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Kai checks it.
Kai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stenger cracks the inside of Kai's front leg.
Stenger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Stenger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kai'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#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stenger - the referee stops the clock and Kai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stenger. Kai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stenger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenger tries to move into range but Kai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Kai misses.
Stenger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stenger loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
Stenger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stenger scrambles back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stenger 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 Kai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stenger slips a straight right by Kai.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stenger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai thumps Stenger with a low kick.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
Kai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Stenger digs a good hook to Kai's body.
Kai cracks Stenger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stenger scores with the left hand. Kai knows he should have avoided that one.
Stenger connects with a high kick.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Kai.
Stenger takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Stenger is looking to score with low kicks.
Kai looks to throw the jab but Stenger is out of range.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Kai.
Stenger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stenger.
Kai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stenger in his tracks.
Stenger looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai misses with a wild combination.
Stenger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kai.#T2#
Stenger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kai to score with a decent uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stenger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kai - the referee stops the clock and Stenger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kai. Stenger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kai is able to avoid easily.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Kai slips under a jab.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Stenger dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
Kai misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Kai.
Kai throws a push kick but Stenger slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Kai misses the target.
Kai misses with a straight left.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Stenger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kai feints a jab promting Stenger to slip. Kai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stenger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stenger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Stenger scores with a jab. Kai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Kai misses.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aksel Stenger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stenger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stenger cracks a nice hook into Kai's ribs.
Stenger tries to score with a low kick but Kai moves his leg out of the way.
Stenger lands a nice hook to Kai's body. Kai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenger on the side of the head.
Stenger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kai doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Kai down.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
Stenger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Stenger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Stenger scores with a sloppy right hand. Kai should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Stenger rushes Kai and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kai breaks the clinch.
Stenger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stenger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Kai scores with a nice head shot.
Kai blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Stenger ducks right into an uppercut from Kai.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Kron Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger wants to slow Kai down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kron Kai.
Well Stenger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
A very excited looking Aksel Stenger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 121 Wright vs Stone II
Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Kelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stenger finds it's way round the side to connect with Kelly's head.
Stenger lands a nice shot that snaps Kelly's head back.
Nice defenses there by Stenger.
A cross from Stenger lands.
Stenger dips to his left and cracks Kelly with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Stenger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kelly.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Stenger's shoulder, as Stenger tries to avoid the shot.
Stenger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kelly connects with a jab.
We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stenger swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stenger throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Stenger misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Kelly cracks Stenger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger thumps Kelly with a low kick.
Kelly scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Stenger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kelly lands with a cross.
Kelly connects with a single shot there.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Stenger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stenger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kelly 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 Stenger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stenger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Stenger.
Stenger slips a jab from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Stenger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Stenger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick.
Kelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Stenger should have avoided that one. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Stenger lands a jab to Kelly's midsection.
Kelly swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly connects with a right hand. Stenger shakes it off.
Stenger slips under a jab from Kelly.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Stenger swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Stenger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelly under the eye.
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelly moves forwards but Stenger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stenger throws a low kick but Kelly moves out of range easily.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stenger.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Stenger with a jab.#T3#
Stenger tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly throws a good cross that connects.
Kelly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stenger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kelly thuds his right hand into Stenger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stenger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly is looking for the big counter here.
Stenger lands with a nice body punch.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kelly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stenger avoids a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Kelly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stenger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Stenger.
Stenger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Kelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kelly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Stenger ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stenger misses with a double jab.
Stenger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly lands with a hook. Stenger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stenger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
A big left from Kelly misses.
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 Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab.
Kelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stenger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stenger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stenger moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Stenger slips under a jab.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kelly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenger throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stenger throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly lands with a right hand.
Stenger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stenger scores with a jab.
Stenger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger misses with a left hand
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Kelly thinks about the counter body kick.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stenger has time to react.
Stenger feints and then cracks Kelly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kelly down.
Kelly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenger tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
Kelly counters with a body kick.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
A little jabbing left from Kelly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenger.
Kelly lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stenger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stenger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenger.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Stenger connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Stenger's head but Stenger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenger.
Stenger blocks the body kick.
Stenger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stenger throws a front kick that sends Kelly stumbling back into the cage.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Stenger.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenger.
Stenger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Stenger moves out of range of the leg kick from Kelly.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Stenger tenderised Kelly's leg. Kelly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenger moves out of range as Kelly strikes.#T3#
Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenger. Stenger obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenger ducks right into an uppercut from Kelly.
Stenger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kelly is out of range and Stenger settles back down.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly misses the jab.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Stenger lands a leg kick that knocks Kelly off balance momentarily.
Kelly throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
Stenger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stenger throws a leg kick which misses Kelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelly tries to avoid it.
Stenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kelly's calf.
Kelly staying out of range there.
Kelly throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Kelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stenger swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenger.
A countering left hand to the body from Kelly misses.
Stenger tries to clinch up
and Kelly counters with a nice body kick.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Stenger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kelly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stenger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kelly tries to bum rush Stenger with a series of wild strikes but Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stenger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stenger throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kelly moves forwards but Stenger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kelly tries to land a front kick but Stenger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stenger pushes Kelly away with a front kick.
Stenger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick from Stenger lands but Kelly takes it in his stride.
Stenger swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
Stenger throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
Kelly throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Stenger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Kelly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stenger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenger wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Kelly throws the left hand but Stenger avoids the punch easily.
Stenger walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
#T1#
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kelly checks a leg kick.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenger.
A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick.
Stenger throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Stenger misses.
Kelly scores with a decent looking hook.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Stenger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
Stenger misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Kelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Kelly scores with a nice right hand.
Stenger throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly looks to land a body kick but Stenger moved away.
Kelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stenger wants to clinch.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
Stenger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kelly.
Stenger blocks the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stenger.
Stenger looks for the body kick but Kelly saw that one coming.
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Stenger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stenger scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Stenger with a hook.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kelly at a distance.
Aksel Stenger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stenger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kelly checks the leg kick.
Kelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stenger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stenger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Kelly finds it's target.
Kelly looks for the body kick but Stenger saw that one coming.
Kelly throws a right and a left that Stenger avoids nicely.
As Kelly tries to get set, Stenger tries to push him back and clinch up but Kelly manages to avoid the attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Kelly. Those never looked like landing.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Stenger's shoulder, as Stenger tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick.#T4#
Stenger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger staying out of range there.
Stenger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Stenger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kelly if he has to take too many more of those.
Kelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Stenger should have avoided that one.
Jack Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Kelly tenderised Stenger's leg. Stenger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Kelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenger under the eye.
A nice combination there by Kelly.
Stenger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenger.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kelly's hands.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger backing away here, and Kelly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Kelly.
I think Stenger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
A relieved looking Aksel Stenger 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:
PFC 114 Yoshida vs Nordskov
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Darren slips a jab from Stenger.
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darren.
Stenger scoring well with a low kick there.
Stenger throws a lazy uppercut
and Darren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stenger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darren. Darren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stenger lands with a kick to the temple. Darren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circling - Stenger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stenger misses with the body kick
and Darren counters with a nice leg kick.
Stenger throws a hook but Darren blocks it.
Darren feints a counter leg kick.
Stenger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Darren does no damage.
Darren misses with a combination
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Darren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stenger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stenger scores with a shot to the body.
Darren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stenger throws a body punch but Darren moves out of range.
Stenger throws a shot to the body.
Stenger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darren misses with a head kick.
Darren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stenger lands with an uppercut that bounces Darren off the cage and back into range.
Stenger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stenger moves out of range as Darren throws a body kick.
Darren throws a leg kick but Stenger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stenger scores with a one two! Darren had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Darren lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stenger scores with a leg kick.
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Darren moves away and avoids it.
Stenger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Darren momentarily.
Darren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darren blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenger throws a head kick but Darren moves out of range.
Darren avoids the head kick by Stenger.
#T3#
Stenger throws a hook to the side of Darren's head but Darren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darren throws out a counter right but Stenger avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Darren pushes Stenger up against the cage in a clinch.
Stenger pushes Darren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stenger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger trying to land knees to the body.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darren's elbow.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but Darren blocks with his arms.
Darren lands a shot to the body.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Darren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Darren.
Stenger lands a hook that snaps the head of Darren backwards. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Darren.
Stenger lands with a left to the head.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Darren.
Darren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darren.
Stenger misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Stenger as the two fighters clinch.
Darren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darren lands an elbow just above Stenger 's eye.
Darren struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenger controls his hands.
Stenger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darren is defending well for now.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger pushes Darren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stenger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Darren lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stenger misses with a right hand
and Darren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Darren avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Darren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenger moves out of range as Darren throws a body kick.
Darren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger connects with a high kick.
Stenger misses with a jab to the body
and Darren counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger scores with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Darren in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stenger scores with a decent looking hook.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger wants to clinch up but Darren keeps it at a distance.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Stenger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger misses with an uppercut
and Darren counters with a straight right hand.
Darren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Darren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Darren misses with an uppercut.
Darren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stenger misses with an uppercut. Darren saw that one coming.
Darren unleashes a big counter combination but Stenger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stenger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stenger.
Darren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Stenger finds it's target.#T2#
Darren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Darren.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darren throws a wild body kick that Stenger sees coming a mile off.
Stenger throws a front kick aimed at Darren's knee but Darren avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stenger.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darren motions for Stenger to come forward. Darren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
As Stenger backs off Darren throws a huge counter combo but Stenger manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Stenger is predictable there
and Darren counters with a straight right hand.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darren can do to turn this around?
Stenger throws a leg kick
and Darren counters with a left to the body. #T3#
A head kick from Stenger lands but Darren takes it in his stride.
Stenger lands a body shot.
Darren moves out of range of the leg kick from Stenger.
Darren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stenger misses with a body punch
and Darren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stenger's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenger avoids a kick to the body.
Darren is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Stenger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Darren.#CL2#
Darren has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Darren.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Darren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darren works on Stenger's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Darren lands a damaging elbow.
Stenger lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Stenger.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stenger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Darren controls his hands.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Darren is leaning against Stenger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger blocks an elbow strike from Darren.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenger.
Stenger stalling in the clinch but Darren improves position.
Stenger dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Stenger misses
and Darren counters with a low kick, right behind Stenger 's knee.
Stenger looks for the body kick but Darren saw that one coming. #CL2#
Darren moves into range and clinches up with Stenger.
Darren avoiding damage as Stenger throws knees to the body.
Darren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stenger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darren lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Darren.
Darren lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Darren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Darren.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stenger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Darren can turn it around.
Darren lands a body punch.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Darren lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stenger.
Darren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Darren struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenger controls his hands.
Darren prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Darren avoids the damage to the body.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Darren.
Stenger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darren lands an elbow just above Stenger 's eye.
Darren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James Darren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but Darren blocks it.
Stenger looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Darren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stenger's brow.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Darren.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
Darren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger misses with some punches.
#T3#
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Darren misses with a punch to the body.
Darren scores with a hook to the body.
Stenger dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
Darren blocks an uppercut.
Aksel Stenger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stenger.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenger.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darren throws an elbow that misses.
Darren works on Stenger's body with a couple of short punches.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Darren tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Darren back against the cage.
Stenger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Darren misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darren.
Darren blocks a body shot from Stenger.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Darren back against the cage.
Stenger presses Darren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stenger is working Darren over against the cage.
Darren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenger takes an elbow to the temple.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Darren.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darren's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stenger.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Darren.
Well Stenger 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
Aksel Stenger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
James Darren spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a loser!'.
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Event:
PFC 109 Wright vs Murphy III
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Stenger blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Stenger moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenger.
Stenger throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Stenger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stenger avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stenger 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 Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
Stenger jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stenger throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stenger swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
As Stenger looks to move away, Sanchez throws a big counter combo but Stenger just gets out of the way.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stenger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Stenger's head back.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenger throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stenger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenger.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Stenger thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Stenger throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Stenger's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
It appears Sanchez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
A big right from Stenger misses. #T3#
Sanchez clobbers Stenger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenger.
Stenger is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stenger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Stenger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Stenger moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.#T4##BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Stenger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stenger tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Stenger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stenger avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Stenger throws a leg kick
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Stenger takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Stenger only half commits.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger throws a fast counter high kick but Sanchez manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Stenger moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenger can do to turn this around?
Stenger lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands an elbow just above Stenger 's eye.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Stenger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Stenger.
Nice body punch from Stenger. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body.
Stenger is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Stenger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Stenger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez tries to break free but Stenger pushes him back against the cage.
Stenger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stenger thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Stenger avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Sanchez throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stenger misses with a body shot
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Stenger.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Stenger's head.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenger.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Stenger's head back.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanchez steps away.
Sanchez thuds his shin into the meat of Stenger's side.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stenger avoids it.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Sanchez misses with a combination
enabling Stenger to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stenger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Stenger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanchez. Stenger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez lands a jab to Stenger's midsection.
Stenger slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Stenger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Stenger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stenger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Stenger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stenger scores with a shot to the body.
Stenger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Stenger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Sanchez cracks Stenger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Stenger throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Stenger only half commits.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Stenger misses.
Sanchez throws a hook but Stenger blocks it.
Stenger misses with a body punch
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sanchez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stenger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stenger takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Stenger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Stenger is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stenger. Stenger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Stenger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Stenger misses.
Stenger is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez cracks Stenger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stenger feints a counter leg kick.
Stenger lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Stenger blocks the body kick.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Stenger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stenger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Stenger throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stenger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Stenger feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Stenger shakes it off.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A slow jab from Stenger misses its intended target.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Stenger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aksel Stenger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Stenger scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
Stenger pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Stenger avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yes Man Sanchez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Yes Man Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Aksel Stenger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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OFC 412: Endgame
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenger misses with a combination
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger scores with a head kick. Cobblepot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cobblepot throws the left hand but Stenger avoids the punch easily.
Stenger swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger throws an off balance right hand
and Cobblepot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Cobblepot misses.
A nice side step and Stenger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cobblepot throws an off balance right hand
and Cobblepot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobblepot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger misses with a low kick as Cobblepot jumps back.
Stenger 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.
Cobblepot throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the side of Stenger's head but Stenger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenger throws a hook but Cobblepot blocks it.#T1#
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cobblepot counters with a thumping low kick.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Stenger moves into the clinch.
Stenger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobblepot.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Cobblepot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobblepot gets an underhook and turns Stenger into the cage.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobblepot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobblepots head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Cobblepot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobblepot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobblepot blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobblepot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobblepot lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Cobblepot fails to land.
Cobblepot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobblepot working aggressively here.
Stenger lands with a right to the head.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Stenger.
Stenger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stenger working aggressively here.
Cobblepot working aggressively here.
Cobblepot lands a right hand.
Stenger scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Cobblepot.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Stenger.
Cobblepot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot is leaning against Stenger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobblepot avoids the damage to the body.
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobblepot avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenger works on Cobblepot's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobblepot.
Stenger lands with a left to the head.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobblepot scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobblepot.
A short right from Stenger.
Stenger misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stenger.
Stenger prevents a body shot from Cobblepot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stenger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cobblepot will feel that in the morning.
Stenger throws a series of punches but Cobblepot avoids them all with ease.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobblepot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenger on the side of the head.
Stenger jabs at Cobblepot's body.
Stenger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobblepot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cobblepot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenger is able to avoid easily.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger looks for the body kick but Cobblepot saw that one coming.
Stenger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cobblepot rather than just go for the knockout.
Cobblepot slips a straight right by Stenger.
Stenger throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Stenger throws a hook but Cobblepot blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Stenger.
It seemed like Stenger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Stenger misses.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobblepot blocks the body kick.
Cobblepot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stenger throws a leg kick
and Cobblepot counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Cobblepot - just one landing. #T1#
Cobblepot misses with a body punch
and Stenger counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobblepot slips under a jab.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick which misses Stenger's front leg but catches the back leg as Stenger tries to avoid it.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Stenger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobblepot can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Stenger misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
That kick from Cobblepot tenderised Stenger's leg. Stenger is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Cobblepot misses.
A jab from Cobblepot does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobblepot.
Oswald Cobblepot is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut.
Stenger misses with a body punch
and Cobblepot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stenger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobblepot counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Cobblepot lands a lovely overhand right.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
An inside leg kick lands from Stenger.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Stenger avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
A cross from Cobblepot lands.
Stenger with a nice cross.
Stenger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Stenger wants to counter with a clinch but Cobblepot pushes him away.
Cobblepot throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the side of Stenger's head but Stenger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Stenger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cobblepot avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Stenger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenger, right into the meat.
#T3#
Stenger tries to clinch but Cobblepot is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobblepot misses the target.
Cobblepot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
A big left from Stenger misses.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Stenger scores with a head kick. Cobblepot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stenger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stenger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot thuds his right hand into Stenger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobblepot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stenger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Stenger ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot lands with a right hand.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cobblepot connects with a body shot that sends Stenger's belly button to the back.
That kick from Cobblepot tenderised Stenger's leg. Stenger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenger throws a head kick but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cobblepot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenger under the eye.
Stenger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobblepot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenger.
Cobblepot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot misses with a hook.
Stenger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Cobblepot is out of range.
A low kick from Stenger misses
and Cobblepot counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobblepot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stenger.
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Stenger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cobblepot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stenger defending well as Cobblepot loads up on a big left hand.
Stenger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobblepot is able to avoid easily.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot throwing a counter right hand but Stenger manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot catches Stenger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stenger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stenger avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Stenger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cobblepot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stenger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobblepot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
Stenger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.
Cobblepot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Cobblepot coming out on top.
Cobblepot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Stenger misses.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobblepot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobblepot jabs at Stenger's body.
Cobblepot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobblepot feints and then cracks Stenger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenger down.
Cobblepot misses with a straight left.
Stenger scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Stenger.
Stenger connects with the punch.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Cobblepot looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobblepot stalks Stenger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stenger's face. Stenger staggers backwards, shaken.
Cobblepot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stenger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobblepot at a distance.
#T3#
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Stenger ducks down to avoid it.
Cobblepot throws a sloppy body shot
and Stenger counters with a straight right hand.
Cobblepot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stenger to score with a decent uppercut.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Stenger throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stenger with a hook.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body. Cobblepot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stenger lands with a slapping head kick.
Stenger misses with a hook. Cobblepot ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger throws a front kick that sends Cobblepot stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Cobblepot.
Cobblepot misses with a straight right. #T4#
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.
Stenger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stenger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cobblepot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobblepot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Cobblepot blocks the low kick.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stenger connects with a right hand. Cobblepot shakes it off.
Stenger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobblepot finds it's way round the side to connect with Stenger's head.
Stenger lands a nice looking body kick.
Cobblepot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stenger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stenger swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot lands a slapping body shot.
Cobblepot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Oswald Cobblepot did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot checks the leg kick.
Cobblepot checks the leg kick.
Cobblepot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Cobblepot checks a leg kick.
Stenger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobblepot's head.
Stenger throws the left hand but Cobblepot avoids the punch easily.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stenger blocks it.
Stenger throws a wild body kick that Cobblepot sees coming a mile off.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobblepot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the leg kick from Stenger.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Stenger ducks down to avoid it.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Cobblepot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Cobblepot with a jab.
Stenger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stenger tries to land a leg kick but Cobblepot saw it coming and moves away.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobblepot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stenger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cobblepot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Cobblepot misses.
Stenger throws a head kick that half lands.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stenger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Stenger needs to keep his hands up - Cobblepot had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobblepot.
Stenger throws out a counter right but Cobblepot avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Cobblepot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Cobblepot lands with a hook. Stenger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stenger throws a low kick, looking for Cobblepot's leg but Cobblepot calmly moves out of range.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger tried to score with a low kick but Cobblepot checks it.
Cobblepot throws out a leg kick but Stenger moves out of range and Cobblepot only half commits.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stenger.
Stenger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stenger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobblepot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cobblepot scores with a four punch combination!
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab. #T3#
Cobblepot throws the left hand but Stenger avoids the punch easily.
Cobblepot backing away here, and Stenger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cobblepot cracks Stenger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stenger lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobblepot's head.
Cobblepot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenger looks to land a left hand but Cobblepot moved out of range nicely.
Cobblepot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stenger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot scores with a nice head shot.
Cobblepot misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger throws a series of punches but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Stenger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Good work by Cobblepot as he checks the leg kick.
Stenger looks to clinch
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot tries to clinch up but Stenger circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobblepot slips a jab and a cross from Stenger.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Stenger misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot with a nice cross.
Cobblepot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
Stenger throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut.
Cobblepot lands with a shot to the body.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger cracks Cobblepot with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobblepot.
Stenger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot had his way with Aksel Stenger in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Cobblepot moves out of range as Stenger strikes.
Cobblepot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenger slips a jab and a cross from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stenger tries to score with a low kick but Cobblepot moves his leg out of the way.
Cobblepot looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobblepot.
As Stenger backs away, Cobblepot returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Stenger's ribs.
Stenger misses with a hook.
Cobblepot cracks Stenger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cobblepot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stenger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger throws a leg kick which misses Cobblepot's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobblepot tries to avoid it.
Cobblepot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobblepot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobblepot throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
Cobblepot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Cobblepot lands with a shot to the body.
Stenger connects with a body shot that sends Cobblepot's belly button to the back.
Stenger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut
and Stenger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot moves forwards but Stenger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenger! But no joy.
Stenger throws a body kick that misses.
Stenger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Stenger misses.
Stenger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobblepot.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Oswald Cobblepot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stenger throws out a counter right but Cobblepot avoids it with no problem.
Stenger blocks a jab.
Stenger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobblepot misses the body punch
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Cobblepot. Beautiful body shot.
Cobblepot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobblepot swings widly with a right hand
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobblepot connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Cobblepot misses
and Stenger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenger throws out a powerful jab.
Stenger misses with a body kick.
Cobblepot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
Cobblepot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenger slips a straight right by Cobblepot.
Stenger tries a quick counter leg kick but Cobblepot is wise to it.#T3#
Stenger stuns Cobblepot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Cobblepot throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Cobblepot throws a quick counter head kick but Stenger was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Stenger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobblepot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Stenger scoring well with a low kick there.
Cobblepot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stenger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stenger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Cobblepot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stenger misses the jab.
Stenger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands a jab.
Cobblepot digs a good body shot into Stenger's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aksel Stenger.
I think Cobblepot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
Oswald Cobblepot retains his middleweight title!
Oswald Cobblepot decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Aksel Stenger spoke after the fight, saying 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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OFC 411: Shamrock vs Balayan
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Cain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Cain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stenger missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Cain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cain checks a leg kick.
Cain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Stenger does it's job there.
Stenger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cain momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Stenger misses with a looping right.
Cain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stenger throws a shot to the body.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stenger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Cain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stenger moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Stenger - just one landing.
Stenger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stenger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cain throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Cain throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Stenger to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cain has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stenger wants to slow Cain down by chopping away at his legs.
Cain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stenger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cain in his tracks.
Stenger lands a head kick!
Stenger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stenger, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Stenger lunges at Cain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cain's hand.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cain thuds his shin into the meat of Stenger's side.
Cain looks to land a body kick but Stenger moved away.
Stenger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stenger is looking to counter with head kicks.
Stenger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cain takes a step back to recover.
Stenger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stenger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cain in his tracks.
Stenger swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Cain with the counter takedown but Stenger avoids it easily.
Cain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenger under the eye.
Stenger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stenger slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Stenger throws out a leg kick but Cain moves out of range and Stenger only half commits.
Cain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Stenger throws an overhand right that lands on Cain's shoulder, as Cain tries to avoid the shot.
Cain throws a fast counter high kick but Stenger manages to duck under it in time.
Stenger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stenger throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Stenger scores with a sloppy right hand. Cain should have avoided that one.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stenger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cain scrambles back to his feet.
Stenger thuds his right hand into Cain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Cain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stenger scores with a head kick. Cain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Stenger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stenger misses with a low kick as Cain jumps back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cain might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stenger has got the better of the exchanges.
Stenger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cain under the eye.
Stenger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenger throws a lazy head kick
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stenger scores with a head kick. Cain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stenger throws a head kick that Cain semi-blocks.
#T1#
Stenger thuds a left hand into Cain's body.
Stenger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target.
Cain blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Cain.
Stenger lands a leg kick that knocks Cain off balance momentarily.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stenger scores with a jab.
Stenger throws a head kick that half lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sea Level Cain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Cain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger misses with a leg kick
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenger is looking to slow Cain down with leg kicks.
Cain throws a head kick but Stenger moves out of range.
Cain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stenger avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick from Stenger lands but Cain takes it in his stride.
Cain blocks a head kick by Stenger.
#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
A leg kick checked by Cain.
Stenger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cain tries to bum rush Stenger with a series of wild strikes but Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
Stenger is looking to chop away at Cain's legs.
Cain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Cain looks to land a combination but Stenger avoids it well.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cain can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Stenger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Cain. Those never looked like landing.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Cain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cain misses with a wild combination.
Cain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain scores with a head kick.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenger throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Cain misses.
Some wild striking there from Stenger.
Cain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Cain.
Stenger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cain looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Stenger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cain has a takedown stuffed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cain. #T1#
Stenger cracks Cain with an open hand slap.
Cain throws a series of punches but Stenger moves out of range.
Cain moves out of range as Stenger strikes.
Stenger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stenger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cain lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenger off the cage and back into range.
Stenger cracks Cain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Stenger connects with a crisp jab.
Sea Level Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stenger swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Stenger has Cain up against the cage in a clinch.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Cain jumps guard and drags Stenger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cain has Stenger pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenger throws an elbow that misses. Cain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stenger's guard. Nice move by Cain!#REVB#
Stenger pulls Cain in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Stenger wants to stand but Cain is controlling the position.
Stenger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aksel Stenger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stenger has momentary wrist control but Cain slips an elbow through the middle.
Stenger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Stenger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#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.
Stenger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cain is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stenger looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenger, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger jabs Cain right on the nose. Cain blinks but takes it well.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Stenger lands a high kick!
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stenger thuds a left hand into Cain's body.
Cain misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stenger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
During a confident post fight interview, Aksel Stenger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 406: Harada vs Gray
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Stenger stuns Butler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Butler slips a jab from Stenger.
An attempted straight right counter from Butler misses the target.
Stenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Butler's calf.
Butler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Butler shoots and misses
and Stenger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stenger.
Stenger misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Butler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Butler.
Stenger can't keep his opponent in guard - Butler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Butler is working away from the top position though.
Stenger keeping control of the position.
Stenger gets full guard.#T1#
Stenger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Butler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butler throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butler trying to control but Stenger is working from the bottom.
Stenger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Butler is controlling him.
Butler landing with the ground and pound.
Butler chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Butler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stenger working a defensive guard here.
Stenger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Butler lands a couple of digs.
Butler 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.
Butler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butler trying to control but Stenger is working from the bottom. #T3#
Stenger looking to control.
Butler wants to control from the top but Stenger keeps moving.
Butler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Stenger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We've been hearing good reports from Butler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Butler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Butler stands up over Stenger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Butler wants to control from the top but Stenger keeps moving. #T4#
Stenger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Butler trying to control but Stenger is working from the bottom.
Stenger trying to keep a closed guard but Butler is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenger can pounce on him.
Stenger lands a jab to Butler's midsection.
Stenger looks to land a left hand but Butler moved out of range nicely.
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 Jake Butler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stenger misses with a straight right.
Stenger looks to land a left hand but Butler moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Butler.
Butler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stenger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler misses with a left hand
and Stenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stenger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.#CL2#
Stenger rushes Butler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stenger lands with a right to the head.
Stenger lands with a light punch inside.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Butler has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger is pressed up against the cage. Butler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stenger down to the mat. Stenger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aksel Stenger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Butler throws a right hand that misses
and Stenger counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butler. #T1#
Butler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butler is looking to counter punch.
Stenger feints and then cracks Butler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butler down.
Stenger lands a nice looking body kick.
Stenger misses with an uppercut. Butler saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Stenger misses its intended target.
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenger.
Stenger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butler misses with a lunging right hand
and Stenger counters with a straight right hand.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butler looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
Butler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Butler misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stenger counter with a right hand. #T2#
Butler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenger.
Stenger scores with a leg kick.
Stenger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Stenger misses.
Stenger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butler at a distance.
Butler moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenger scores with a head kick. Butler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Butler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stenger misses with an uppercut. Butler saw that one coming.
Butler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Butler. #T3#
Butler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stenger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Butler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stenger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Butler tries to get to full guard but Stenger has control of the leg.
Butler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stenger.
Butler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Butler wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Stenger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Butler's guard.
Stenger looking to sit in guard and control but Butler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Stenger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butler won't allow Stenger to get back to his feet.
Stenger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Butler landing some decent shots from guard.
Butler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenger is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Butler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stenger moves away from the strike by Butler.
Stenger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stenger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stenger lands a head shot.
Stenger loads up on a big right hand but Butler slips the punch.
Stenger punishes Butler's body with a nice straight punch.
Butler misses with an uppercut
and Stenger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butler misses with a takedown attempt
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenger misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler lands a jab to the head.
Butler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butler ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Stenger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Butler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stenger scores with a push kick.
Butler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Stenger moves into the clinch successfully.
Butler is looking for a takedown.
Stenger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Butler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Butler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stenger after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenger prevents the takedown attempt.
Butler wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Stenger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Stenger.
Butler can't get the takedown.
Stenger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stenger scores a nice knee to the body.
#TD#
Stenger is fighting off a takedown attempt but Butler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stenger to the mat. Stenger regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stenger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenger wants to control but Butler passes easily into half guard.
Butler blocks the strikes from Stenger.
Butler is thwarting Stenger's attempts to control the position.
Butler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stenger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Butler connects with a nice short shot to Stenger's temple.
Stenger is looking to improve his position.
Butler winds up and cracks Stenger with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ES2#
Stenger pushes Butler off and gets back to his feet.
Stenger misses with a straight right.
It looked like Butler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Butler.
Good exchange - Stenger coming out on top.
Butler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Butler throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stenger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4#
Butler misses with a takedown
and Stenger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stenger works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger fakes the leg kick and cracks Butler in the body.
Butler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stenger throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Butler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stenger won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Butler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stenger is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stenger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
A victorious Aksel Stenger 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:
OFC 405: Biohazard
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Stenger cracks Wowie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wowie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Wowie moves out of range easily.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.
Stenger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Wowie.
Stenger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Wowie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Stenger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wowie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stenger circles away quickly and effectively.
Stenger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wowie. That did some damage!
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!
Stenger is looking to slow Wowie down with leg kicks.
Wowie slips a straight right by Stenger.#T1#
Stenger fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Wowie misses.
Stenger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wowie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stenger lands with a slapping head kick.
Wowie lands a high kick!
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Stenger backs off Wowie throws a huge counter combo but Stenger manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Wowie darts in and clinches Stenger up against the cage.
Stenger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wowie is defending well for now.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Wowie blocks an uppercut.
Wowie tries to break the clinch but Stenger is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Stenger.
Wowie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stenger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wowie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stenger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wowie is defending well for now.
Wowie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Wowie.
Stenger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stenger with a knee to the head.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wowie avoiding damage as Stenger throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenger misses with a knee strike.
Stenger looking to throw knees to the head but Wowie is blocking nicely.
Stenger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wowies head.
Stenger with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut.
Wowie tries to circle away but Stenger has him pinned against the cage.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wowie is trying to break the clinch but Stenger has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Wowie is trying to break free.
Wowie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Stenger.
Stenger lands a good knee to the midsection. Wowie won't want to take too many of those.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Wowie managing to block the knees to the body from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wowie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Wowie breaks from the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wowie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wowie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maui Wowie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stenger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wowie doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stenger cracks Wowie with a good jab.
Wowie's coach down at Big Bear Fight Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wowie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wowie, right into the meat.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Stenger as he connects with a hook.
Stenger swats away the attempt to clinch by Wowie.
Stenger throws a big counter combination but Wowie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stenger scores with a nice strike.
Stenger dodges the punch combination from Wowie.
#T1#
Wowie ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Wowie tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Wowie clinches up with Stenger and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Wowie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
Aksel Stenger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Wowie takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2##BC2#
Wowie manages to break the clinch.
Wowie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stenger wants to clinch up but Wowie keeps it at a distance.
Wowie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wowie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Wowie moves out of range easily.
Wowie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenger throws a looping overhand right but Wowie ducks down to avoid it.
Wowie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stenger checks the leg kick.
Stenger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wowie.
Stenger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger tries to work over Wowie's front leg with a kick but Wowie checks it.
Stenger throws a lazy right hand but Wowie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stenger lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Stenger with a nice cross.
Wowie cracks Stenger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wowie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Wowie instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Stenger.
Stenger pushes Wowie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wowie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Wowie. #BC2#
Wowie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wowie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stenger dips to his left and cracks Wowie with an uppercut!#T4#
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!
Stenger throws a leg kick but Wowie sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
Stenger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wowie can do to turn this around?
Wowie drops his hands momentarily and Stenger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wowie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wowie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wowie moves away.
Stenger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wowie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stenger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Stenger closes the distance and clinches.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maui Wowie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stenger lands a nice shot to the body.
Wowie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Stenger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger motions for Wowie to come forward. Stenger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Wowie counters with a crisp one two that drops Stenger! Wowie thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stenger to his feet! Stenger is in big trouble!
Stenger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stenger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stenger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stenger throws a hook to the side of Wowie's head but Wowie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wowie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wowie misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Wowie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stenger. Wowie shrugs it off though.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wowie moves away.#CL2#
Wowie pushes Stenger up against the cage in a clinch.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Wowie controls his hands.
Stenger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wowie working hard to break the clinch.
Wowie is trying to break the clinch but Stenger is controlling him.
Stenger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wowie blocks it with crossed arms.
Stenger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wowie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wowie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wowie.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Wowie.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger lands with a left to the head.
Wowie blocks an uppercut.
Stenger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wowie avoiding damage as Stenger throws knees to the body.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Wowie. #T3#
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger is leaning against Wowie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wowie blocks it with crossed arms.
Stenger digs a right hand into Wowie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wowie's gas tank.
Aksel Stenger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.
Stenger has Wowie pressed against the cage, preventing Wowie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Wowie avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but Wowie blocks with his arms.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenger working Wowie over with knees to the body.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Wowie breaks the clinch.
Wowie throws a leg kick
and Stenger counters with a good low kick that Wowie was not able to check.
Wowie misses with a head kick.
Wowie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
It seemed like Wowie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Stenger.
Maui Wowie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger clobbers Wowie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stenger 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
A relieved looking Aksel Stenger 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:
OFC 403: Venom
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Dincht throws a nice looking combination but Stenger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stenger tries to counter by clinching up but Dincht breaks away and moves out of range.
Stenger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stenger blocks a leg kick.
Dincht fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Stenger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stenger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stenger throws a push kick but Dincht slaps the foot to one side.
Dincht lands a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Stenger.
Stenger slips under a jab from Dincht.
Dincht misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dincht misses with an uppercut. Stenger saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stenger 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 Dincht has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dincht and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dincht comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dincht doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger throws out a loose jab but Dincht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dincht replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stenger blocks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dincht scores with a jab. Stenger acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Stenger closes the distance and pushes Dincht back into the cage.
Dincht pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Dincht misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Stenger.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Dincht has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dincht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stenger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Dincht.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dincht scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but Dincht blocks with his arms.
Dincht lands with a short shot to the head.
Dincht can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dincht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dincht wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dincht blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Dincht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dincht has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
#T2#
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Dincht misses with a punch on the inside.
Dincht avoiding damage as Stenger throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Dincht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stenger tests Dincht's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stenger tries to work over Dincht's front leg with a kick but Dincht checks it.
Dincht is trying to counter with his kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenger.
Dincht throws a body shot but no joy.
Dincht lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dincht throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dincht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Stenger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger slips under a jab.
Dincht misses with a hook.
Dincht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Dincht throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenger on the side of the head.
Stenger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Dincht misses its intended target. #T3#
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Dincht lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stenger's sensitive parts. #CL#
Stenger closes the distance and clinches.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Dincht is trying to break the clinch but Stenger has him pressed against the cage.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dincht avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Dincht.
Dincht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dincht struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenger controls his hands.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Dincht avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Dincht.
#BC2#
Dincht breaks the clinch.
Stenger throws a hook but Dincht blocks it.
Zell Dincht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dincht will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stenger thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dincht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dincht. #T4#
Dincht thuds his right hand into Stenger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dincht looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dincht.
Dincht ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Dincht blocks a jab.
Dincht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stenger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Stenger misses its target.
Dincht misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Dincht sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dincht blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Dincht is looking to land body kicks.
Dincht loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger lands a jab to Dincht's midsection.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dincht.
Stenger scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger misses with the body kick
and Stenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dincht moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Dincht dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stenger wants to land a leg kick but Dincht is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dincht darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dincht throws a wild body kick that Stenger sees coming a mile off.
Zell Dincht seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stenger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stenger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dincht.
Stenger throws a body punch but Dincht moves out of range.
Dincht cracks Stenger with an open hand slap.
Stenger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dinchts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dincht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dincht throws a low kick but Stenger avoids it.
Stenger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Dincht.
Stenger throws a big counter combination but Dincht scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stenger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dincht.
Stenger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dincht.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger slips under a jab from Dincht.
Dincht lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stenger at a distance.
#T1#
Dincht staying out of range there.
Dincht on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Dincht misses.
Stenger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dincht swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stenger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Dincht swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dincht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stenger walks into a left hand.
Dincht scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenger doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Dincht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stenger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Stenger catches Dincht right on the button with a cross.
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!
Stenger misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Dincht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Dincht misses.
Dincht on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenger. Stenger obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenger looks to land a right hand but Dincht moved out of range.
Dincht throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenger.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger throws a low kick, looking for Dincht's leg but Dincht calmly moves out of range.
Dincht throws a counter combo.
A big left from Stenger misses.
An inside leg kick from Stenger misses.
The fighters circling - Dincht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dincht tries a head kick but it misses.
Dincht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Dincht.
Stenger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dincht throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Stenger.
Stenger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stenger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dincht paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dincht misses with an uppercut. Stenger saw that one coming.#T3#
Stenger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dincht is out of range.
Dincht feints a counter leg kick.
Stenger digs a good body shot into Dincht's ribs.
Dincht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stenger.
Dincht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Stenger misses.
Dincht feints a counter leg kick.
Stenger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Stenger misses.
Dincht throws a big counter head kick but Stenger avoids it with no problem.
Stenger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dincht throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stenger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stenger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Stenger.
Dincht tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dincht tries a low kick but Stenger avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Stenger.
Stenger lands a high kick!
#T4#
Dincht takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dincht misses with a looping left.
Stenger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dincht checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dincht dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger is looking to land body kicks.
Stenger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dincht under the eye.
Stenger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dincht checks it well.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dincht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Stenger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dincht has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dincht there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dincht uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenger.
Dincht wants to slow Stenger down by chopping away at his legs.
Stenger throws an off balance right hand
and Dincht counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zell Dincht will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stenger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dincht tries to clinch but Stenger is having none of it.
Stenger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Dincht.
Stenger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stenger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dincht can pounce on him.
Stenger lands a nice shot that snaps Dincht's head back.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Dincht moves out of range easily.
Dincht throws a right hand that misses
and Stenger counters with a thumping low kick.
Dincht missing with a left hand there. Stenger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenger takes a swing at Dincht's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger misses with a lunging right hand
and Dincht counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dincht feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stengers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stenger moves away from the strike by Dincht.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dincht connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Stenger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dincht.
Stenger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dincht throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stenger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dincht throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Dincht.
Dincht throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stenger checks a leg kick.
Dincht on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dincht waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenger.#CL#
Stenger clinches with his opponent.
Stenger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aksel Stenger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stenger misses with a knee strike.
Stenger scores with a shoulder strike.
Stenger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dincht's efforts to push away.
Dincht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Dincht misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Dincht breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dincht misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger misses with a hook.
Stenger throws a body kick that misses.
Dincht looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stenger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dincht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Stenger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dincht at a distance.
Dincht misses with a looping left.
Dincht walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stenger moves out of range of the leg kick from Dincht.
Stenger looks to land a left hand but Dincht moved out of range nicely.
Dincht takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenger ducks right into an uppercut from Dincht.
Stenger throws a lazy uppercut
and Dincht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A low kick from Dincht is predictable there
and Stenger counters with an outside leg kick.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dincht scoring well with a low kick there.
Stenger lands a body shot.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Dincht is just out of range.
Dincht scoring well with a low kick there.
Stenger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dincht fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stenger cracks Dincht with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Stenger misses.
Stenger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dincht.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Dincht steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Dincht connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stenger momentarily.
Stenger lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Dincht. Those never looked like landing.
Stenger drops his hands momentarily and Dincht takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dincht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stenger.
Dincht fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stenger avoids a kick to the body.
Stenger is looking to counter the offense by Dincht and move into the clinch.
Dincht tries a head kick but it misses.
Dincht motions for Stenger to come forward. Dincht throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Dincht.
Dincht missing with a left hand there. Stenger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dincht throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Dincht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stenger throws a head kick but Dincht moves out of range.
Stenger connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the liver by Dincht. Beautiful body shot.
Zell Dincht is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger misses with an uppercut. Dincht saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aksel Stenger.
I think Dincht has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zell Dincht!
A very excited looking Zell Dincht made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Aksel Stenger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Event:
OFC 401: Revival
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Dincht misses with a low kick as Stenger jumps back.
Zell Dincht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dincht scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stenger throws a looping overhand right but Dincht ducks down to avoid it.
Dincht looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stenger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stenger checks a leg kick nicely.
Dincht ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Stenger lands a head shot.
Dincht takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stenger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dincht throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Dincht.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dincht tries to move into range but Stenger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stenger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stenger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dincht looks to land a combination but Stenger avoids it well.
Stenger throws a hook but Dincht blocks it.
A jab lands there for Stenger.
Dincht throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger tried to counter with a leg kick but Dincht avoided it.#T1#
Dincht connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Stenger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dincht doesn't seem phased though.
Dincht avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Dincht's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dincht looks for the body kick but Stenger saw that one coming.
Stenger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dincht.
Stenger slips under a jab.
Stenger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stenger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stenger lands a head shot.
Stenger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dincht.
Stenger moves out of range as Dincht strikes.
Dincht lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dincht misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger cracks Dincht with a good jab.
Dincht throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Stenger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stenger lands with a kick to the temple. Dincht shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stenger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dincht. That one must have hurt.
Stenger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Dincht throws the left hand but Stenger avoids the punch easily.
Stenger throws a front kick aimed at Dincht's knee but Dincht avoids it well.
Stenger throws a jab when Dincht was well out of range.
Stenger is looking to chop away at Dincht's legs.
Stenger lands a nice hook to Dincht's body. Dincht takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dincht thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dincht lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stenger throws a body punch but Dincht moves out of range.
Stenger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dincht staying out of range there.
Dincht throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dincht was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stenger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dincht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dincht scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dincht scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stenger in his tracks.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenger feints and then cracks Dincht's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dincht down. #T3#
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dincht was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Dincht lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dincht throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dincht connects with a body shot that sends Stenger's belly button to the back.
Dincht motions for Stenger to come forward. Dincht throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. Dincht looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dincht throws out the jab.
Dincht throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stenger defending well as Dincht loads up on a big left hand.
Stenger avoids the body shot from Dincht.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick.
Stenger throws a front kick that sends Dincht stumbling back into the cage.
Stenger scores with a kick to the body.
Stenger needs to keep his hands up - Dincht had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Dincht misses its intended target.
Stenger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dincht moves away.
Dincht is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stenger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4##CL#
Stenger gets a clinch.
Dincht lands an uppercut.
Dincht digs a right hand underneath Stenger's ribcage. Stenger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stenger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dincht avoiding damage as Stenger throws knees to the body.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Stenger.
Stenger working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dincht.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stenger.
Dincht can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
A hook to the body from Stenger.
Dincht managing to block the knees to the body from Stenger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Zell Dincht has been cut.
Dincht throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stenger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zell Dincht's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Dincht moves away and avoids it.
Dincht throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stenger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Dincht lands.
Dincht misses with a head kick.
Dincht takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dincht misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Stenger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stenger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Dincht tenderised Stenger's leg. Stenger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Stenger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dincht will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stenger takes a swing at Dincht's ribcage but misses.
Dincht doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dincht works Stenger's body with a nice hook.
Dincht tried to score with a low kick but Stenger checks it.
Stenger throws a lazy uppercut
and Dincht counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger lands a slapping body shot.
Dincht ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.#T1#
Dincht throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenger on the side of the head.
Dincht throws a hook but Stenger blocks it.
Dincht takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dincht connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dincht blocks the body kick.
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Stenger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dincht checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stenger scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Stenger misses
and Dincht counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dincht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Dincht.
Stenger drops his hands momentarily and Dincht takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Dincht is just out of range.
Stenger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Dincht.
Dincht attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target. #T2#
Dincht lands a leg kick that knocks Stenger off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dincht darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stenger moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Dincht.
Stenger moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Stenger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dincht misses the shot to the body.
Dincht lands with a good body shot.
Dincht scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That kick from Dincht tenderised Stenger's leg. Stenger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dincht.
Dincht rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stenger is looking to chop away at Dincht's legs.
Dincht tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dincht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stenger takes one to the chin there.
Stenger missing with a left hand there. Dincht was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dincht swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stenger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dincht was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger tries a low kick but Dincht avoids it.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dincht throws out the jab.
Dincht avoids a kick to the body.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dincht manages to avoid it.
Stenger throws the left hand but Dincht avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Dincht does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dincht connects with an inside leg kick.
Dincht throws a hook but Stenger blocks it.
Stenger slips a straight right by Dincht.
Stenger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dincht has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dincht moves out of range as Stenger throws a body kick.
Stenger throws an overhand right that lands on Dincht's shoulder, as Dincht tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dincht. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dincht. #T4#
The fighters circling - Dincht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Dincht defending well as Stenger loads up on a big left hand.
Dincht moves forwards but Stenger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dincht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger lands a nice looking body kick.
Dincht thuds a left hand into Stenger's body.
Dincht thows a body kick. Stenger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stenger wants to clinch up but Dincht keeps it at a distance.
Stenger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Dincht down.
Dincht misses with a looping left.
Stenger throws a front kick aimed at Dincht's knee but Dincht avoids it well.
Stenger throws a body punch but Dincht moves out of range.
A big right from Dincht misses.
Stenger swings for the body but Dincht moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zell Dincht will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zell Dincht's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stenger scores with a nice strike.
Stenger defending well as Dincht loads up on a big left hand.
Dincht avoids the head kick by Stenger.
A bone on bone clash there as Dincht blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Dincht does no damage.
Stenger throws the kick towards the body but Dincht avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dincht misses.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Dincht takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses.
Dincht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Dincht.
Dincht's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dincht is looking to land body kicks.
Stenger avoids the body shot from Dincht.
Stenger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stenger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stenger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dincht.
Dincht wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Dincht digs a good hook to Stenger's body.
Stenger misses with a looping right.
Dincht looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dincht slips under a jab from Stenger.
Dincht scores with a nice head shot.
Dincht wants to slow Stenger down by chopping away at his legs.
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Dincht.
Jab from Stenger.
Dincht attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dincht lands with an overhand left.
Dincht checks a low kick from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Dincht bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stenger's head.
Stenger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dincht takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Stenger misses.
Stenger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Dincht does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenger.
Dincht connects with a right hand. Stenger shakes it off.
Stenger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dincht loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
Dincht lands a jab.
Dincht tries to work over Stenger's front leg with a kick but Stenger checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Stenger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dincht throws a body shot but no joy.
Dincht cracks the inside of Stenger's front leg.
Dincht goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dincht.
A clash of legs there as Dincht blocks the low kick.
Dincht comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stenger blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Stenger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Dincht misses with an uppercut.
Stenger throws a hook but Dincht blocks it.
Dincht swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stenger misses with a hook. Dincht ducked under it nicely.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dincht. Dincht obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Dincht.
Stenger lands a nice looking body kick.
Stenger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stenger checks a low kick from Dincht.
Dincht swings widly with a right hand
and Stenger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stenger checks a leg kick.
Stenger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dincht scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenger doesn't seem bothered though.
Dincht missing with a left hand there. Stenger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Dincht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenger.
Dincht swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stenger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dincht lands a lovely overhand right.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dincht.
Stenger takes one to the chin there.
Dincht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body. Dincht takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dincht. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dincht throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Stenger moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Stenger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stenger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dincht manages to avoid it.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Dincht checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zell Dincht.
I think Dincht has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
OFC 399: Outlast
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Paunovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stenger moves out of range as Paunovic throws a body kick.
Paunovic 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.
Paunovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Paunovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Stenger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paunovic is out of range.
And Paunovic responds with a good body kick, but Stenger manages to step out the way in time.
Paunovic lands a leg kick that knocks Stenger off balance momentarily.
Stenger walks into a jab.
We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paunovic blocks a jab.
Stenger misses with a low kick as Paunovic jumps back.#CL#
Paunovic gets tackled into the cage by Stenger. Stenger maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Paunovic avoids the damage to the body.
Paunovic misses with a body punch.
Stenger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.#BC2#
Paunovic manages to break the clinch.
Stenger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Paunovic does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Stenger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paunovic throws a push kick but Stenger slaps the foot to one side.
Paunovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paunovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Paunovic scores with a nice body kick.
Paunovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paunovic.
Both fighters circling a little - Paunovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stenger throws a hook but Paunovic blocks it.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paunovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Paunovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stenger lands with a straight right. Paunovic didn't see that one coming.#T2##CL#
Stenger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paunovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Stenger won't allow it.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paunovic's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Paunovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stenger.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Paunovic manages to break the clinch.
Paunovic misses with a body kick.
Stenger throws a head kick but Paunovic moves out of range.
Stenger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paunovic thinks about the counter body kick.
Paunovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paunovic avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Paunovic is looking to land body kicks.
Paunovic throws a front kick that sends Stenger stumbling back into the cage.
Stenger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Stenger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paunovic on the side of the head.
Paunovic walks into a straight right hand from Stenger.
Paunovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paunovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stenger slips a straight right by Paunovic.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Paunovic.
Paunovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paunovic scores with a nice body kick.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paunovic throws out the jab.
Stenger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stenger throws a front kick aimed at Paunovic's knee but Paunovic avoids it well.
Paunovic moves away from the strike by Stenger.
Paunovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Stenger moves forwards but Paunovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Paunovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stenger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stenger is breathing heavily.
Paunovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paunovic throws a head kick that misses.
Paunovic looks for the body kick but Stenger saw that one coming.
Stenger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stenger swings for the body but Paunovic moves out of range.
A big left from Paunovic misses.
Paunovic lands a head shot.
Paunovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paunovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paunovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stenger.
Stenger throws a body kick that misses
letting Paunovic counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Paunovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Paunovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paunovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Paunovic slips under a jab.
Paunovic looks for the body kick but Stenger saw that one coming.
Paunovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Paunovic checks a low kick from Stenger.
Paunovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stenger misses with a jab to the body
and Paunovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stenger really felt that one!
Stenger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paunovic is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Stenger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stenger avoids the head kick by Paunovic.
Stenger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paunovic.
Paunovic pushes Stenger away with a front kick.#T1#
Paunovic scores with a kick to the body.
Paunovic throws a right hand that misses
and Stenger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Paunovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick.
Stenger throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Stenger.
Paunovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Paunovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Paunovic counters with a body kick.
Paunovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Stenger is looking to counter punch.
Paunovic looks to land a body kick but Stenger moved away.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target. #T2#
Paunovic misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paunovic - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Paunovic.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick from Paunovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paunovic looks to land a body kick but Stenger moved away.
Paunovic throws the kick towards the body but Stenger avoids it.
Stenger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paunovic just manages to avoid it.
Paunovic throws a hook to the side of Stenger's head but Stenger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paunovic tries to land a front kick but Stenger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paunovic misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Stenger.
Paunovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paunovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Paunovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenger thuds his right hand into Paunovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Stenger clinches up with Paunovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Stenger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paunovics head.
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Paunovic avoids the damage to the body.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paunovic takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Stenger. #BC2#
Paunovic breaks the clinch.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Paunovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Paunovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paunovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Paunovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stenger slips a jab from Paunovic.#T4#
Paunovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger misses with an uppercut.
Paunovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paunovic tries to land a front kick but Stenger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paunovic avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Paunovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenger throws a hook but Paunovic avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Paunovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paunovic throws a wild body kick that Stenger sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Paunovic does it's job there.
Paunovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Stenger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paunovic ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Paunovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paunovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paunovic - that will leave a mark!
Paunovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stenger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
Stenger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stenger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paunovic. That one must have hurt.
Stenger walks into a stiff left hand from Paunovic.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target.
Stenger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
Paunovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stenger will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger takes one to the side of the head.
Paunovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paunovic throws the kick towards the body but Stenger avoids it.
Stenger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Stenger lands with a cross.
Paunovic feints and then cracks Stenger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenger down.
Paunovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stenger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paunovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paunovic looks to throw the jab but Stenger is out of range.
Paunovic misses with a hook. Stenger ducked under it nicely.
Stenger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Paunovic.
A jab from Stenger misses.
Stenger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPaunovic.
Paunovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stenger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stenger lands with an uppercut that bounces Paunovic off the cage and back into range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Paunovic throws a shot to the body.
Stenger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
Paunovic tries to land a front kick but Stenger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paunovic is looking to land body kicks.
Paunovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stenger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paunovic throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger misses with a kick to the body.
Paunovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paunovic throws a push kick but Stenger slaps the foot to one side.
Stenger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Paunovic misses the target.
Stenger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paunovic misses with a kick to the body.
Stenger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenger lunges at Paunovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paunovic's hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Paunovic.
Paunovic tries to land a body kick
and Stenger counters with a series of strikes. Paunovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zoran Paunovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Paunovic is just out of range.
Stenger loads up on a big right hand but Paunovic slips the punch.
Paunovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick from Paunovic.
Stenger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Stenger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger avoids a kick to the body.
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Paunovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paunovic. That's going to slow Stenger down.
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Paunovic is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paunovic thinks about the counter body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
Paunovic lands with a cross.
Stenger throws out a loose jab but Paunovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paunovic thinks about the counter body kick.
Stenger throws a lazy right hand but Paunovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Paunovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paunovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Paunovic!
Aksel Stenger was interviewed post fight and said 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Event:
OFC 391: Isolation
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Voronin connects with a leg kick. Stenger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Stenger tenderised Voronin's leg. Voronin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Voronin tries to land a leg kick but Stenger saw it coming and moves away.
Stenger blocks the body kick.
Stenger throws a head kick but Voronin moves out of range.
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Voronin connects with an inside leg kick.
Voronin scoring well with a low kick there.
Stenger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An inside leg kick from Voronin misses.
Stenger misses with an uppercut.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Stenger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Voronin manages to circle out of the way.
Stenger avoids a kick to the body.
Voronin throws a lazy body kick
enabling Stenger to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Voronin is out of range.
Voronin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stenger misses with a hook. Voronin ducked under it nicely.
Stenger checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin lands a leg kick that knocks Stenger off balance momentarily.
Stenger slips under a jab from Voronin.
Stenger is looking to counter with head kicks.
Voronin checks a leg kick nicely.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronin was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.#T1#
Voronin avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Stenger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronin.
Stenger tries to clinch but Voronin is having none of it.
Stenger moves out of range of the leg kick from Voronin.
Stenger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronin was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Voronin throws a push kick but Stenger slaps the foot to one side.
Stenger misses with an uppercut. Voronin saw that one coming.
Stenger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Voronin on the side of the head.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voronin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from Stenger tenderised Voronin's leg. Voronin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voronin throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.
Voronin throws the left hand but Stenger avoids the punch easily.
Voronin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStenger.
Voronin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stenger cracks Voronin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Voronin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Stenger blocks the leg kick.
Stenger misses with a hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin swings widly with a right hand
and Stenger counters with a straight right hand.
Stenger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Stenger as he checks the leg kick.
Voronin throws a head kick but Stenger moves out of range.
Voronin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stenger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Voronin misses the shot to the body.
Voronin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stenger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenger.
Stenger tries to work over Voronin's front leg with a kick but Voronin checks it.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Stenger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Voronin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stenger.
Voronin is looking to slow Stenger down with leg kicks.
Voronin throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Voronin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Stenger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Voronin.
Stenger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Voronin.
Stenger slips under a jab from Voronin.
Voronin throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.#T3#
Stenger lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Voronin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Voronin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stenger tries to clinch but Voronin moves out of range.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voronin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
Voronin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voronin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Voronin throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Voronin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Voronin wants to land a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
Voronin moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronin throws a leg kick that misses.
Stenger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Voronin counters with a nice uppercut.
Voronin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenger under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenger blocks a jab.
Stenger is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Stenger.
Voronin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Stenger moves into the clinch successfully.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronin controls his hands.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Voronin avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Stenger prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stenger smiles and moves away.
Voronin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stenger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Voronin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Voronin scores with a jab. Stenger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Voronin slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger is looking to chop away at Voronin's legs.
Voronin throws a combination that misses
and Stenger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voronin lands with a right hand.
Stenger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stenger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Voronin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Voronin.
Voronin looks to land a body kick but Stenger moved away.
Stenger is looking to counter the offense by Voronin and move into the clinch.
Voronin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voronin tries to land a front kick but Stenger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Voronin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stenger cracks the inside of Voronin's front leg.
Voronin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stenger. That did some damage!
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Voronin moves away and avoids it.
Voronin throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Voronin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Voronin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Voronin lands a leg kick that knocks Stenger off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin throws a body kick that misses.
Stenger throwing a counter right hand but Voronin manages to avoid it.
Stenger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Voronin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the body from Stenger misses
and Voronin counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Voronin is out of range.
Stenger lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Stenger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Voronin. That's going to slow Stenger down.
Stenger throws an off balance right hand
and Voronin counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.
Voronin catches Stenger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voronin throws a front kick aimed at Stenger's knee but Stenger avoids it well.
Stenger tries to land a front kick but Voronin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Voronin avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Stenger throws a poor cross that misses
and Voronin counters with a nice uppercut.
Voronin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Voronin moves out of range easily.
Voronin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
Stenger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voronin.
Stenger backing away here, and Voronin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger digs a good body shot into Voronin's ribs.
Andriy Voronin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voronin throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin tries to score with a low kick but Stenger moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Voronin.
#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Voronin.
Voronin tries to bum rush Stenger with a series of wild strikes but Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stenger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenger slips a straight right by Voronin.
Voronin just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voronin moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronin flicks out a counter leg kick but Stenger steps away.
Voronin misses with a body punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Voronin throws a front kick that sends Stenger stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stenger checks a leg kick.
Voronin misses with a lunging right hand
and Stenger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stenger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
Voronin misses with a body shot.
Voronin lands with a cross. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenger controls his hands.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin tries to work over Stenger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger trying to land knees to the body.
Stenger prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Stenger digs a right hand underneath Voronin's ribcage. Voronin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger works on Voronin's body with a couple of short punches.
Voronin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Stenger as the two fighters clinch.
Voronin is breathing heavily.
Stenger pushes Voronin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger lands a nice shot to the body.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenger.
Stenger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger leaning against his opponent.
Voronin tries to pull guard but Stenger holds him up against the cage and eventually Voronin drops back down to his feet.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside.
Voronin lands a nice shot to the body.
Voronin prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Voronin lands a left hand.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aksel Stenger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Voronin works on Stenger's body with a couple of short punches.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Stenger lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stenger looking to throw knees to the head but Voronin is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside.
Voronin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stenger moves away from the strike by Voronin.
Voronin is looking to land body kicks.
Voronin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stenger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stenger wants to clinch up but Voronin keeps it at a distance.
Stenger moves out of range of the leg kick from Voronin.
Voronin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Voronin misses.
Voronin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voronin feints and then cracks Stenger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenger down.
Voronin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger tries to clinch there but Voronin circles away.
Voronin swinging wildly here.
Voronin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Voronin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Voronin thows a leg kick but Stenger checks it
and Voronin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronin misses with a two punch combination.
Stenger takes one to the chin there.
Voronin misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stenger.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stenger.
Stenger moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Voronin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stenger if he has to take too many more of those.
Stenger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Voronin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stenger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Voronin throws a low kick but Stenger avoids it.
Voronin lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin throws a leg kick but Stenger sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Voronin is looking to slow Stenger down with leg kicks.
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
Stenger misses the jab.
Voronin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Voronin is looking to slow Stenger down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Voronin down.
Stenger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Voronin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenger can pounce on him.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger slips under a jab from Voronin.
Voronin moves out of range as Stenger strikes.
Stenger throws a lazy right hand but Voronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenger.
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
Voronin throws out a leg kick but Stenger moves out of range and Voronin only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Voronin.
Stenger with a nice cross.#T3#
Voronin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Voronin.
Voronin misses with a body shot.
Stenger is looking to counter with head kicks.
Good exchange - Voronin coming out on top.
Voronin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stenger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Voronin throws a chopping leg kick but Stenger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Voronin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStenger.
Stenger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Voronin moves out of range easily.
Voronin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Voronin throws a hook to the side of Stenger's head but Stenger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Stenger was looking to counter with a kick there.
Voronin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Voronin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Voronin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Voronin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stenger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Voronin checks it well.
Voronin tries a quick counter leg kick but Stenger is wise to it.
Voronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger's corner calls for a 1-2. Stenger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Voronin misses.
Voronin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stenger is looking to slow Voronin down with leg kicks.
Stenger moves out of range as Voronin strikes.#CL#
Stenger pushes Voronin up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Stenger.
Voronin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenger.
Voronin wants to take the fight to the mat but Stenger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stenger tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aksel Stenger.
I think Voronin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Voronin!
A very excited looking Andriy Voronin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Aksel Stenger had this to say: 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Event:
OFC 389: Wyatt vs Alzado II
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
Voronin feints and then cracks Stenger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenger down.
Stenger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voronin can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Stenger closes the distance and pushes Voronin back into the cage.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronin.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Voronin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Voronin.
Voronin tries to work over Stenger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin tries to pull guard but Stenger holds him up against the cage and eventually Voronin drops back down to his feet.
Voronin jumps guard but Stenger stands there with Voronin around his waist. Voronin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Voronin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Voronin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stenger walks away with a smile on his face. Voronin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Stenger.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger throws a solid leg kick but Voronin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stenger.
Voronin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Voronin blocks a low kick nicely.
Voronin throws a lazy head kick
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voronin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stenger thuds his right hand into Voronin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Voronin connects with a body shot that sends Stenger's belly button to the back.
Voronin throws an off balance right hand
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick.
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Voronin feints and then cracks Stenger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenger down.
Stenger sizes up Voronin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger lands a front kick.
Stenger tries to clinch but Voronin moves out of range.
Voronin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Voronin. Stenger shrugs it off though.
Voronin throws a front kick that sends Stenger stumbling back into the cage.
Voronin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voronin throws a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Stenger tenderised Voronin's leg. Voronin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenger tries to clinch there but Voronin circles away.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
Voronin cracks the inside of Stenger's front leg.
Stenger blocks the body kick.
Stenger moves away from the strike by Voronin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Voronin, as that shot connected.
Voronin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Voronin. Beautiful body shot.
Stenger walks into a jab.
Stenger tries to clinch there but Voronin circles away.
Voronin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Voronin clinches up with Stenger and pushes him back against the cage.
Stenger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin scores with a shoulder strike.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voronin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
Voronin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Voronin lands a nice uppercut.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside.
Voronin tries to score a body lock takedown but Stenger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Voronin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stenger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Voronin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronin was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Voronin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voronin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Voronin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Voronin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voronin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenger.
Voronin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Voronin works the jab nicely.
Voronin scores with a sloppy right hand. Stenger should have avoided that one.
Voronin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voronin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voronin throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Stenger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Stenger with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Voronin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Voronin down.
Voronin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
Stenger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stenger misses with a low kick as Voronin jumps back.
Voronin tries to land a leg kick but Stenger saw it coming and moves away.
Voronin pushes Stenger away with a front kick.
Voronin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Stenger is looking to clinch.
A big right from Voronin misses.
Voronin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenger can do to turn this around?
Voronin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Voronin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Stenger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger checks a low kick from Voronin.#CL2#
Stenger clinches up with Voronin and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Voronin successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Voronin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Voronin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenger defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Voronin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stenger content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Stenger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Voronin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenger has managed to get both his arms back between Voronin's legs - danger averted.
Stenger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Voronin keeping full guard, as Stenger tries to pass.
Stenger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Voronin controls Stenger momentarily but Stenger frees himself. #SUB#
Voronin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Voronin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenger defends well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Voronin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stenger wants to control from the top but Voronin keeps moving.
Voronin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenger is one step ahead there.
Stenger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stenger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Voronin keeping moving, preventing Stenger from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Voronin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stenger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Voronin trying to keep a closed guard but Stenger is proving a slippery customer.
Stenger controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Stenger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Voronin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenger just content to control the position.
Voronin is trying to improve his position.
Stenger wants to control but Voronin is keeping him busy.
Voronin tries to bench press Stenger off him but Stenger keeps the position.
Stenger in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Voronin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Stenger is looking to take a break and control but Voronin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenger controlling from side mount.
Voronin struggling a bit here.
Voronin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stenger tries to advance to mount but Voronin denies him.
Voronin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stenger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenger trying to control the action but Voronin is working from the bottom.
Voronin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stenger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stenger wants to control but Voronin is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Voronin slips under a jab.
Voronin dips to his left and cracks Stenger with an uppercut!
Voronin moves out of range as Stenger strikes.
Voronin throws a solid leg kick but Stenger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voronin.
Voronin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenger is able to avoid easily.
Voronin sets himself, and Stenger steps forward looking for the clinch! Voronin avoids it this time.
Voronin throws the kick towards the body but Stenger avoids it.
Stenger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voronin can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Voronin.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
Stenger staying out of range there.
That kick from Stenger tenderised Voronin's leg. Voronin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin misses with a body kick.
Stenger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Voronin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voronin throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Voronin throws a head kick that Stenger semi-blocks.
Stenger tries to clinch but Voronin moves out of range.
Voronin avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Andriy Voronin is winning the standup battle so far.
Voronin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Voronin throws a leg kick but Stenger moved away.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenger clobbers Voronin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voronin manages to avoid it.
As Stenger looks to move away, Voronin throws a big counter combo but Stenger just gets out of the way.
Voronin throws a leg kick but Stenger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stenger lands with a shot to the body.
Stenger slips under a jab.
Voronin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stenger throws a wild body kick that Voronin sees coming a mile off.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Voronin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
Stenger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Voronin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger connects with a right hand. Voronin shakes it off.
Stenger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Voronin, right into the meat.
Stenger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stenger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Voronin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Voronin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Voronin.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Voronin throws a leg kick that misses.
Stenger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Voronin. That's going to slow Stenger down.
Voronin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stenger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
A left lands for Voronin.
Stenger misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Stenger moves into range and clinches up with Voronin.
A shot in the inside from Stenger.
Voronin lands with a short shot to the head.
Voronin pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stenger to keep the fight standing.
Voronin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger lands a nice shot to the body.
Voronin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stenger or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Voronin or not.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin tries for a takedown but Stenger manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Voronin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Voronin jumps guard but Stenger stands there with Voronin around his waist. Voronin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Voronin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stenger lands with a light punch inside.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Stenger.
Voronin avoiding damage as Stenger throws knees to the body.
Stenger lands a shoulder strike.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
Stenger lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronin.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Voronin.
Voronin is working for takedown but Stenger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Voronin takes a shot to the head.
Stenger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stenger connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aksel Stenger.
I think Voronin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LVI
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Usikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Usikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Stenger tries to keep at a distance but Usikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Stenger lands with a short shot to the head.
Stenger lands an uppercut.
Usikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stenger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Usikov.
Usikov pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
A short right from Stenger on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Usikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Usikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Usikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger. #T1#
Usikov is trying to stall.
Stenger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stenger managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stenger lands with a right to the head.
Stenger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stenger working aggressively here.
Stenger avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Usikov.
Usikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Aksel Stenger has been cut.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Usikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stenger.
Usikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stenger is keeping busy.
Our sources have told us that Stenger has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stenger misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger. #T2#
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stenger.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stenger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Usikov works on Stenger's body with a couple of short punches.
Stenger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Stenger avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stenger blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Usikov with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stenger avoids it.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger presses Usikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stenger trying to stall but Usikov improves his position.
Stenger working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Stenger - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Stenger.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Stenger is blocking nicely.
Stenger avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Stenger avoids the damage to the body.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
Stenger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Usikov is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Stenger.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Usikov lands a knee to the head.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action.
Stenger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stenger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Usikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Usikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aksel Stenger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Usikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Usikov misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target. #CL2#
Usikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stenger connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usikov can do to turn this around?
Usikov blocking some punches.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Usikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
Usikov misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Stenger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov blocking some punches.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Stenger. #T1#
Stenger landing knees to the body.
Stenger lands a body shot.
Usikov is breathing heavily.
Stenger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stenger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Stenger landing knees to the head.
Stenger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stenger lands an uppercut.
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Stenger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Usikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stenger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Stenger blocks it.
Stenger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Stenger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Usikov is keeping busy.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stenger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stenger avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Stenger.
Stenger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Stenger avoids the damage to the body.
Stenger lands with a short shot to the head.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Stenger blocks it.
Usikov blocking some punches.
Usikov blocks an uppercut.
Stenger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Usikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Stenger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenger.
#T3#
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Stenger blocks with his arms.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Stenger managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Stenger blocks with his arms.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stenger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger presses Usikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stenger lands a nice uppercut.
Stenger avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Usikov blocks an uppercut.
Usikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by Stenger.
A shot in the inside from Stenger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger lands an uppercut.#T4#
Stenger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stenger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards. #ROC#
Usikov is rocked!
Stenger crunches a lovely knee into Usikov's ribcage.
Stenger lands an uppercut.
Usikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him?
Usikov takes a shot to the head.
Stenger lands with a short shot to the head.
Stenger gets through Usikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenger lands a left hand.
Stenger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aksel Stenger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stenger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Stenger blocks with his arms.
Stenger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Usikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stenger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stenger pushes Usikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Stenger.
Stenger lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Usikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Usikov closes the distance and clinches.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usikov seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Stenger.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger lands a shot to the body.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Usikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov managing to block the knees to the body from Stenger.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Stenger.
Usikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Stenger is blocking nicely.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stenger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stenger unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Usikov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stenger is unloading with more strikes now! Usikov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aksel Stenger!
Aksel Stenger 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:
OFC 380: Gray vs Kahn
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Stenger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trametinib Mekinist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stenger checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Stenger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Mekinist misses the target.
Mekinist misses the jab.
Mekinist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mekinist blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Mekinist thows a leg kick but Stenger checks it
and Stenger counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mekinist looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Mekinist lands a slapping body shot.
Stenger cracks Mekinist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Mekinist has closed the distance and engaged Stenger in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Mekinist avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage. #T1#
A short left from Mekinist.
Mekinist has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mekinist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stenger throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Mekinist.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mekinist scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
A right hand to the body from Stenger.
A bit of stalling here from Stenger.
Stenger lands a body shot.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger lands a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Stenger has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Mekinist.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Stenger on the inside.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenger.
Mekinist blocks an uppercut.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mekinist being controlled against the cage.
Mekinist lands a left hand.
#T3#
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mekinist's elbow.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Stenger to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
Stenger looking to throw knees to the head but Mekinist is blocking nicely.
Mekinist gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Mekinist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mekinist prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mekinist is leaning against Stenger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mekinist fails to land.
Stenger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards.
Stenger misses with a knee strike.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Mekinist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mekinist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger is working Mekinist over against the cage.
Mekinist gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mekinist lands a left hand.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Mekinist tries to work over Stenger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger missing with knees to the body.
Mekinist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mekinist working aggressively here.
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 Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A low kick from Mekinist misses
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Mekinist lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mekinist moves out of range of the body kick from Stenger.
Stenger connects with a right hand. Mekinist shakes it off.
Mekinist throws a leg kick but Stenger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stenger throws the left hand but Mekinist avoids the punch easily.
Mekinist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mekinist lands the left hand.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Mekinist checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist jabs Stenger right on the nose. Stenger blinks but takes it well.
Stenger scores with a body shot.
Mekinist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mekinist throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stenger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Mekinist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Stenger throws a body punch but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mekinist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Stenger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mekinist thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Stenger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mekinist.
Stenger drops his hands momentarily and Mekinist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stenger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Stenger is rocked!
Mekinist swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger scores with the left hand. Mekinist knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mekinist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mekinist looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Mekinist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mekinist connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Stenger! He's out on his feet! Mekinist rushes in and drops Stenger with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trametinib Mekinist!
An out of breath Trametinib Mekinist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Aksel Stenger had this to say: 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Event:
OFC 376: Afterglow
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Jeffries lands with a hook. Stenger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stenger throws a big shot that misses.
Jeffries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Stenger misses the body punch
and Jeffries counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Jeffries closes the distance and clinches.
Jeffries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jeffries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stenger or not.
A nice left hand lands by Jeffries .
Jeffries digs a right hand into Stenger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stenger's gas tank.
Stenger looks winded!
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jeffries .
Jeffries throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeffries 's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jeffries .
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!
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeffries 's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Jeffries as the two fighters clinch.
Stenger prevents a body shot from Jeffries .
Jeffries can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
#T1#
Stenger is leaning against Jeffries and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stenger avoids a wild elbow strike from Jeffries .
Jeffries working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger takes a shot to the head.
Stenger tries to work over Jeffries 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jeffries throws an elbow but misses.
Jeffries tries a body shot but Stenger blocks it.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Jeffries pushes off an throws an elbow but Stenger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jeffries struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenger controls his hands.
Jeffries presses Stenger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stenger lands with a light punch inside.
Stenger digs a right hand into Jeffries 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jeffries 's gas tank.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Jeffries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeffries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stenger's brow.
Stenger tries to work over Jeffries 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeffries prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Jeffries scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
Jeffries tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jeffries lands an elbow just above Stenger 's eye.
Stenger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jeffries .
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeffries .
Jeffries blocking some punches.
Stenger lands with a short shot to the head.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeffries . #T3#
Stenger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jeffries avoids it.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Jeffries .
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Jeffries avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Jeffries stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jeffries lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeffries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stenger's brow.
Stenger working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Jeffries as the two fighters clinch.
Jeffries wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stenger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger trying to control the position but instead, Jeffries has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stenger into the cage.
Stenger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jeffries prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Jeffries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stenger's defenses.
Jeffries misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Stenger dodges an elbow strike from Jeffries .
Jeffries blocking some punches.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeffries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stenger's brow.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger prevents a body shot from Jeffries .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jeffries .
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Stenger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
Nice body punch from Stenger - that landed with a thud.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jeffries has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Stenger lands an uppercut.
Stenger tries to work over Jeffries 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Jeffries avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Jeffries blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jeffries throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Jeffries moves away and avoids it.
Jeffries scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jeffries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Stenger throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range. #CL#
Jeffries clinches with his opponent.
Jeffries lands an elbow just above Stenger 's eye.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Jeffries controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Jeffries escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeffries dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger needs to keep his hands up - Jeffries had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Jeffries lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeffries misses with a straight left.
Jeffries moves in looking to clinch but Stenger pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeffries . Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeffries tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stenger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeffries .
Stenger jabs at Jeffries 's body.
The fighters circling - Jeffries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stenger throws the left hand but Jeffries avoids the punch easily.
Jeffries staying out of range there.#T2#
Stenger throws a leg kick but Jeffries sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffries moves away.
Stenger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jeffries checks it well.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeffries fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jeffries wants to clinch.
Stenger scores with the left hand. Jeffries knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Jeffries cracks Stenger with an open hand slap.
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stenger misses the body punch
letting Jeffries counter with a right hand.
Jeffries gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries .
Stenger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Jeffries punishes Stenger's body with a nice straight punch.
Jeffries misses with a left hand
and Stenger counters with a straight right hand.
Earl Jeffries is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Jeffries rushes Stenger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stenger avoids a wild elbow strike from Jeffries .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Jeffries breaks from the clinch.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeffries is just out of range.
Stenger swings widly with a right hand
and Jeffries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeffries throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Jeffries sets himself, and Stenger steps forward looking for the clinch! Jeffries avoids it this time.
Jeffries throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stenger counters with a straight right hand.
Stenger throws a poor cross that misses
and Jeffries counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeffries scores with a sloppy right hand. Stenger should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Jeffries dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stenger thows a leg kick but Jeffries checks it
and Jeffries counters with a straight right hand.
Stenger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeffries .
Stenger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Jeffries has Stenger up against the cage in a clinch.
Jeffries lands an elbow just above Stenger 's eye. #BC#
Jeffries breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Jeffries checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stenger keeps the fight on the outside.
Stenger throws a body kick that misses.
Jeffries lands with a cross. #T1#
Jeffries takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stenger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stenger throws a leg kick
and Jeffries counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stenger thinking.
A low kick from Stenger misses
and Jeffries counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stenger thinking.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Jeffries takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stenger lands a jab to Jeffries 's midsection.
Jeffries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Stenger.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Jeffries . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jeffries .
Jeffries throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Jeffries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenger throws the left hand but Jeffries avoids the punch easily.
Jeffries ducks right into an uppercut from Stenger.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Jeffries throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenger counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Jeffries pushes Stenger up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Stenger prevents a body shot from Jeffries .
Jeffries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
Jeffries misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but Jeffries blocks with his arms.
Jeffries looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Stenger.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeffries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stenger's brow.
A shot in the inside from Stenger.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeffries .
Jeffries lands a left hand.
Jeffries misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but Jeffries blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Jeffries .
Stenger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Jeffries throws an elbow but misses.
Jeffries lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
Jeffries misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeffries swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeffries gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries misses with some punches.
Jeffries tries a body shot but Stenger blocks it.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeffries 's elbow.
Earl Jeffries has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jeffries looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jeffries blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Jeffries lands a body shot.
Jeffries tries to work over Stenger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeffries lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeffries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stenger's defenses.
A short right from Jeffries . #BC#
Jeffries breaks the clinch.
Jeffries scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Jeffries showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jeffries 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Jeffries !
A very excited looking Earl Jeffries made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Aksel Stenger spoke after the fight, saying 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LIV
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Stenger throws out a powerful jab.
Murdock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Stenger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murdock tries to clinch but Stenger is having none of it.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Stenger misses.
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Murdock misses.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Murdock 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.
Stenger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frank Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Stenger avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Murdock throws a leg kick
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Murdock misses with an uppercut
and Stenger counters with a straight right hand.
Stenger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murdock's head.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Murdock has been cut.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Murdock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Stenger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stenger on the side of the head.
Murdock fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Murdock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murdock misses with a looping right.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenger misses with a straight left.
Stenger swats away the attempt to clinch by Murdock.#T3#
Murdock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stenger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murdock somewhat.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Murdock.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger wants to slow Murdock down by chopping away at his legs.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body. Stenger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stenger scoring well with a low kick there.
Murdock throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
Stenger tries to work over Murdock's front leg with a kick but Murdock checks it. #T4#
Jab from Stenger.
Murdock closes the distance and clinches up with Stenger, looking for a takedown. Murdock pushes Stenger against the cage but Stenger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stenger tries to counter by clinching up but Murdock breaks away and moves out of range.
Murdock scores with a decent looking hook.
Stenger dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Murdock lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenger.
Murdock cracks Stenger with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock throws a combination that misses
and Stenger counters with a series of strikes. Murdock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murdock walks into a jab.
Stenger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murdock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Murdock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target.
Stenger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murdock in his tracks.
Murdock misses with a takedown attempt - Stenger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stenger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Murdock might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stenger has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger cracks the inside of Murdock's front leg.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Murdock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Stenger.
Murdock throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.
Murdock connects with a jab.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murdock! But no joy.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Murdock.
Stenger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murdock under the eye.
Good shot there by Stenger.
Murdock fails with the takedown.#T2#
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stenger tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murdock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stenger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murdock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stenger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murdock's knee momentarily.
Stenger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murdock's hands.#T3#
Good shot there by Stenger.
Murdock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murdock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stenger is looking to clinch.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stenger but Stenger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Murdock.
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murdock shoots for a takedown but Stenger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stenger missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenger can pounce on him.
Murdock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Murdock swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger is looking to counter the offense by Murdock and move into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Stenger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murdock throws the left hand but Stenger avoids the punch easily.
Stenger slips a jab from Murdock.
Murdock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock cracks Stenger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Stenger.
Murdock throws a right hand that misses
and Stenger counters with a nice leg kick.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stenger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Murdock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock tries for a takedown but Stenger circles away easily
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenger misses with a straight right.
Murdock throws out a counter right but Stenger avoids it with no problem.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Murdock checks a low kick from Stenger.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murdock misses the body punch
and Stenger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger tries a low kick but Murdock avoids it.
It seemed like Murdock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stenger slips a straight right by Murdock.
Stenger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murdock under the eye.
Stenger throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range. #T1#
Stenger moves away from the strike by Murdock.
Stenger stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Stenger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murdock manages to circle out of the way.
Murdock lands a glancing blow to the side of Stenger's head.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Stenger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murdock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stenger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murdock misses with a shot to the body
and Stenger counters with a low kick, right behind Murdock 's knee. #T2#
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
Stenger is looking to counter punch.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stenger lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murdock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Stenger's head but Stenger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stenger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Stenger scores with a nice right hand.
Murdock misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Stenger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murdock.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?
Murdock takes one to the chin there.
Murdock misses with a takedown attempt
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Murdock.
A shot to the body from Murdock misses
and Stenger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stenger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murdock throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aksel Stenger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stenger lands a right hook to the body.
Stenger is looking to slow Murdock down with leg kicks. #T4#
Murdock fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdock misses with a body shot
and Stenger counters with a low kick, right behind Murdock 's knee.
Murdock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Murdock takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Stenger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murdock doesn't seem phased though.
Murdock with a poor takedown
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Stenger lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stenger 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
Our winner, Aksel Stenger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LIII
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Stenger scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Omarov darts in looking for a takedown but Stenger gets double underhooks and turns Omarov into the cage.
Jab from Omarov.
Omarov throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stenger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stenger connects with a single shot there.
Omarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Omarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stenger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Omarov looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.#T1#
Stenger swings for the body but Omarov moves out of range.
Omarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Omarov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stenger!
Stenger is looking for a sweep.
Stenger regains half guard.
Stenger trying to hold on to Omarov's head to control him but Omarov postures up.
Omarov thows a huge punch but Stenger dodges it nicely.
Omarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Omarov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stenger is concentrating on defense, preventing Omarov from advancing position.
Stenger is looking to control Omarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stenger avoid being mounted?#T2#
Well, if Omarov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenger wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stenger managing to control the position.
Omarov postures up.
Stenger is adopting a defensive guard.
Stenger controls Omarov momentarily but Omarov frees himself. #T3#
Omarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Stenger trying to control the position.
Omarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stenger working a defensive guard here.
Stenger pulls Omarov in to control the position.
Omarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Stenger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Omarov on the ground.
Stenger working a defensive guard here.
Omarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Omarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Omarov working his ground and pound in the gym.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Omarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omarov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Stenger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Omarov stays in close to Stenger's body and controls the position.
Stenger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Omarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stenger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenger pulls Omarov in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabbar Omarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stenger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Omarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Omarov has his takedown stuffed
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Stenger moves out of range as Omarov strikes.
The crowd cheers as Stenger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Omarov doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov tries to move into range but Stenger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stenger takes a swing at Omarov's ribcage but misses.
Stenger tries to work over Omarov's front leg with a kick but Omarov checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
#T1#
Omarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenger.
Omarov slips a jab and a cross from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Omarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stenger avoids it really well and circles away.
Stenger cracks Omarov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stenger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stenger as he avoids it easily.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabbar Omarov.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target.
Stenger takes a swing at Omarov's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a hook. Omarov ducked under it nicely.
Jabbar Omarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stenger throws an off balance right hand
and Omarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger throws a wild body kick that Omarov sees coming a mile off.
Stenger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD2#
Omarov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Stenger trying to control from the bottom.
Stenger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stenger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Omarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stenger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omarov landing some decent shots from guard.
Stenger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Omarov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stenger pulls Omarov in close to prevent any damage.
Stenger controls Omarov momentarily but Omarov frees himself.
Stenger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Omarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omarov trying to control but Stenger is working from the bottom.
Omarov is fighting to break Stenger's control of his arms but Stenger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stenger takes a swing at Omarov's ribcage but misses.
Omarov misses with a takedown attempt
and Omarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Omarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stenger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenger misses the target.
Stenger with a jab.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Omarov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stenger defends it well.
A jab from Omarov does it's job there.
Stenger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Omarov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Stenger darts in and clinches Omarov up against the cage.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omarov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stenger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Stenger.
Omarov can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
Omarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omarov can do to turn this around?
Omarov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Omarov controls his hands.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Omarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Stenger.
Omarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stenger tries to work over Omarov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omarov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Omarov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger lands a body shot.
Omarov takes a shot to the head.
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!
A shot in the inside from Stenger.
Stenger scores with a shot to the side of Omarov's head.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omarov backwards. #TD2#
Omarov pulls guard effortlessly.
Stenger trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Jabbar Omarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stenger showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Stenger pushing down on Omarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Omarov looking for submissions off his back.
Stenger is looking to take a break and control but Omarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenger is controlling the pace.
Stenger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Omarov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stenger trying to control the pace.
Stenger works his way into full mount! #T4#
Stenger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Omarov can't escape the position.
Omarov is squirming around, avoiding Stenger's attempts to control the action.
Stenger controlling his opponent.
Stenger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Omarov is looking to escape.
Stenger seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Omarov is holding on tight.
Omarov is squirming around, avoiding Stenger's attempts to control the action.
Omarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stenger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
After winning the bout, Aksel Stenger 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:
OFC 362: Punch-Drunk
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Stenger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bounty.
We've been informed that Bounty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bounty. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Bounty is out of range.
Stenger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stenger misses with a lunging right hand
and Bounty counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Bounty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stenger, pushing him back against the cage.
Bounty can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stenger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bounty blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty blocks an uppercut.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Bounty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stenger.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bounty as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Bounty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger letting Bounty take a breather here.
Stenger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stenger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Bounty manages to break the clinch.
Bounty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bounty throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stenger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stenger there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Bounty.
Bounty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stenger finds it's way round the side to connect with Bounty's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Bounty throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Stenger misses with a looping right.
Stenger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBounty.
Bounty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bounty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bounty misses with a body kick.
Bounty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bounty swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger lands a nice hook to Bounty's body. Bounty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stenger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bounty.
Bounty scores with a hook to the body. Stenger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bounty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenger looks to land a right hand but Bounty moved out of range.
Bounty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Stenger counter with a right hand. #T3##CL#
Stenger moves into the clinch.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Bounty.
A short left from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Bounty.
Bounty just leaning against Stenger, taking a breather.
Bounty continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Bounty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bounty can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
Bounty scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
A head punch on the inside from Bounty fails to land.
Bounty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bounty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
Bounty lands with a left to the head.
Bounty blocking some punches.
#T4#
Bounty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bounty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bounty.
Bounty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
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!
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bounty has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bounty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bounty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bounty blocks an uppercut.
Bounty lands a right hand.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Bounty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bounty.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bounty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Bounty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Bounty dominated that round.
That's time! Stenger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bounty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stenger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bounty throws a looping overhand right but Stenger ducks down to avoid it.
Bounty lands with a good body shot.
Bounty is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenger misses the target.
Stenger works over Bounty's head and body with a nice combination.
Bounty misses with a body shot.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bounty was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
A slow jab from Stenger misses its intended target.
Bounty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bounty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bounty needs to keep his hands up - Stenger had a free shot at his head there.
Bounty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bounty motions for Stenger to come forward. Bounty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bounty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenger moves out of range of the strikes.
Jamie Bounty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bounty thuds his shin into the meat of Stenger's side.
Bounty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger is looking to counter the offense by Bounty and move into the clinch.
Stenger moves out of range as Bounty throws a body kick.
Stenger misses with a straight right.
Stenger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stenger misses with a hook.
Stenger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bounty.
Stenger moves in looking to clinch but Bounty pushes him off.
Bounty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger looks to throw a body kick
and Bounty counters with a leg kick. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bounty misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenger misses the target.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bounty ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bounty. That one must have hurt.
Bounty thows a leg kick but Stenger checks it
and Stenger counters with an outside leg kick.
Bounty throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bounty tries to score with a low kick but Stenger moves his leg out of the way.
Stenger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bounty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bounty tries to bum rush Stenger with a series of wild strikes but Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Bounty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenger.
Stenger moves out of range as Bounty throws a body kick.
Stenger throws a body punch but Bounty moves out of range.
Bounty feints a counter leg kick.
Bounty looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
Stenger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bounty.
Bounty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bounty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stenger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stenger duly obliges.
Bounty is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bounty misses with an uppercut.
Stenger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenger misses the target.
Bounty misses with a body kick.
Stenger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bounty fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bounty scores with a push kick.
Bounty thumps Stenger with a low kick.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bounty moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Bounty.
Bounty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bounty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bounty just misses with a punch to the body.
Bounty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Bounty moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Bounty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bounty is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bounty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It appears Stenger was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stenger tries to move into range but Bounty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stenger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Bounty cracks Stenger with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger looks to land a left hand but Bounty moved out of range nicely.
Stenger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stenger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stenger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Bounty scores with a spinning back kick!
Bounty tries to land a front kick but Stenger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stenger avoids a kick to the body.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Bounty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bounty punishes Stenger's body with a nice straight punch.
Bounty lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bounty thuds his shin into the meat of Stenger's side.
Bounty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bounty, right into the meat.
Bounty connects with a body shot that sends Stenger's belly button to the back.
Jamie Bounty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##CL2#
Bounty has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger working aggressively here.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bounty blocks it with crossed arms.
Stenger tries to work over Bounty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bounty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stenger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stenger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Bounty controls the action.
Nice body punch from Bounty.
A nice left hand lands by Stenger.
#T3#
Stenger misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bounty.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Bounty avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bounty fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Bounty as the two fighters clinch.
Bounty working aggressively here.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Bounty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Bounty controls the action.
Bounty blocking some punches.
Bounty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stenger or not.
Stenger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stenger is struggling to control the position.
Stenger stalling in the clinch.
Stenger working aggressively here.
Bounty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bounty blocks it with crossed arms.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Bounty avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Bounty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bounty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Bounty!
Aksel Stenger was interviewed post fight and said 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Event:
OFC 359: Jones vs Ritter II
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a jab to the body
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger misses with a kick to the body.
Stenger misses the jab.
Stenger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Hawk cracks Stenger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stenger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stenger misses with a hook.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawk takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Stenger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenger. Stenger obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Hawk.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawk lands with a nice body punch.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
Hawk connects with the punch.
Hawk looks to clinch
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.
Hawk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stenger in his tracks.
Stenger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
The fighters circling - Stenger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawk scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk connects with a body shot that sends Stenger's belly button to the back.
Hawk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawk.
Stenger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Stenger ducks down to avoid it.
Stenger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.#T3#
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawk momentarily.
Hawk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stenger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenger! But no joy.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Stenger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stenger connects with a high kick.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
Stenger throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
A shot to the body from Stenger misses
and Hawk counters with a low kick, right behind Stenger 's knee.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Stenger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hawk misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Stenger misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Stenger off balance momentarily.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Stenger looks to clinch
and Hawk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Stenger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawk.
Hawk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawk with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk checks the leg kick.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk defending well as Stenger loads up on a big left hand.
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenger can do to turn this around?#T1#
Stenger moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk connects with a crisp jab.
Stenger misses with a kick to the body.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Stenger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk misses with a hook to the body
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenger manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hawk rushes Stenger and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stenger.
Hawk gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger. #TD#
Hawk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stenger regains guard immediately.
Stenger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk throwing strikes from guard but Stenger blocks nicely.
Stenger controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenger holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Stenger is continuing to stall.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stenger seems keen to control Hawk's posture.
Hawk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawk lands a nice short elbow.
Hawk lands with a punch from half guard.
Hawk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stenger tries to get to full guard but Hawk has control of the leg.
Stenger is refusing to be controlled, as Hawk sits in half guard.
Stenger has hold of Hawk's hands but Hawk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hawk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
Stenger is rocked!
Hawk is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Stenger is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hawk fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Stenger from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hawk! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
After the big win, Thomas Hawk made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Aksel Stenger had this to say: 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LI
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Aoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stenger moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Stenger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stenger slips a jab from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a combination
and Stenger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Stenger.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stenger thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Stenger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at Dark Corner that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Aoki throws a series of punches but Stenger avoids them all with ease.
Stenger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Stenger.
As Stenger backs off Aoki throws a huge counter combo but Stenger manages to avoid it all.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stenger circles away quickly and effectively.
Stenger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki works the jab nicely.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenger can pounce on him.
#T2#
Stenger misses with a hook.
Aoki throws a counter combo.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Stenger moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki tries to break free but Stenger pushes him back against the cage.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Stenger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki lands a lovely overhand right.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stenger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stenger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Aoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
Stenger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stenger scrambles back to his feet.
Stenger connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Stenger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Aoki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stenger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aoki scrambles back to his feet.
Stenger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aoki to score with a decent uppercut.
Aoki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stenger counters with a thumping low kick.
Aoki misses with a double jab.
Stenger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aoki throws a lazy head kick
and Stenger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Stenger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stenger lands a head shot.#CL#
Stenger clinches up with Aoki and pushes him back against the cage.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
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 Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stenger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stenger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stenger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenger.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stenger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aoki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Aoki misses with a hook
and Stenger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Stenger.
Stenger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stenger moves away from the strike by Aoki.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenger misses the target.
Stenger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenger cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
Aoki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki shapes to counter with a head kick.
Aoki throws an off balance right hand
and Stenger counters with a stiff right hand.
Aoki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Stenger is out of range.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stenger throwing a counter right hand but Aoki manages to avoid it.
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!
Aoki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Stenger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Stenger's shoulder, as Stenger tries to avoid the shot.
Stenger jabs at Aoki's body.
Aoki connects with a jab.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Stenger lands a slapping body shot.
A nice combination there by Aoki.
A shot to the body from Aoki misses
and Stenger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aoki's knee momentarily.
Stenger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aoki has time to react.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Nice body punch from Stenger.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aoki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stenger throws a sloppy body shot
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Stenger digs a good body shot into Aoki's ribs.
Stenger dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Loki Aoki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki lands a slapping body shot.
Aoki walks into a jab.
Stenger is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
Aoki misses with a jab to the body
and Stenger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenger misses with a straight left.
Stenger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stenger counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Stenger swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenger counters with a good low kick that Aoki was not able to check.
Stenger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Stenger there.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stenger scores with a nice head shot.
Stenger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Stenger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Stenger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stenger, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aoki swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Aoki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
Aoki throws a right hand that Stenger ducks under and follows up with a left that Stenger also avoids with ease.#T3#
Aoki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stenger backs up against the cage.
Stenger throws a leg kick
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Aoki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Stenger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Aoki throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Stenger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aoki manages to circle out of the way.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenger.
Stenger cracks Aoki with a good jab.
Stenger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Aoki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body punch from Stenger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stenger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Loki Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stenger scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stenger counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stenger 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
Aksel Stenger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 348: Jones vs Ritter
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
McLovin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Stenger misses
and McLovin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stenger really felt that one!
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLovin slips a jab from Stenger.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLovin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stenger throws a low kick but McLovin avoids it.
McLovin is looking to counter with a body kick.
McLovin scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLovin counters with a right hand to the body.
Stenger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stenger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stenger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLovin.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLovin.
McLovin throws a leg kick
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Stenger coming out on top.
Stenger lands with a straight right. McLovin didn't see that one coming.
Stenger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stenger lands a two punch combo.
Stenger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLovin doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenger throws a shot to the body.
McLovin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stenger counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLovin looks to land a body kick but Stenger moved away.
Stenger lands a jab to the head.
Stenger throws a leg kick but McLovin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and McLovin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger tried to score with a low kick but McLovin checks it.
Stenger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLovin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLovin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLovin.
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
McLovin misses with a looping left.
McLovin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stenger connects with the punch.
McLovin defending well as Stenger loads up on a big left hand.
Stenger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McLovin.
McLovin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Stenger throws an off balance right hand
and McLovin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLovin stuns Stenger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger lands the left hand.#T4#
McLovin tries a low kick but Stenger avoids it.
McLovin lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger misses with a body shot.
It looked like McLovin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A lazy body kick from Stenger
and McLovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLovin misses with a jab to the body
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenger connects with a jab.
Stenger blocks the body kick.
Stenger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stenger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McLovin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McLovin misses with a kick to the body.
McLovin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McLovin scores with a hook.
McLovin throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stenger lands a nice shot to the body.
Stenger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLovin.
Stenger lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLovin's sensitive parts.
McLovin throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
McLovin moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLovin lands a right hook to the body.
Stenger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
A low kick from McLovin misses
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Stenger digs a good hook to McLovin's body.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from McLovin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stenger lets loose with a powerful body kick. McLovin will feel that in the morning.
Stenger throws a hook to the side of McLovin's head but McLovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLovin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stenger just manages to avoid it.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Stenger misses
and McLovin counters with a body kick.
Stenger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLovin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McLovin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
McLovin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stenger circles away quickly and effectively.
Stenger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stenger misses with a left hand
and McLovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenger cracks the inside of McLovin's front leg.
Stenger tries to work over McLovin's front leg with a kick but McLovin checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stenger throws out a counter right but McLovin avoids it with no problem.
McLovin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stenger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stenger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McLovin looks to throw the jab but Stenger is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenger! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLovin.
#T3#
McLovin throws an overhand right that lands on Stenger's shoulder, as Stenger tries to avoid the shot.
McLovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but McLovin is just out of range.
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stenger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLovin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stenger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stenger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stenger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLovin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by McLovin.#T4#
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Stenger misses with an uppercut. McLovin saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stenger.
Stenger slips a jab from McLovin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger throws a leg kick
letting McLovin counter with a right hand.
McLovin just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger avoids a kick to the body.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLovin dips to his left and cracks Stenger with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Stenger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLovin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLovin checks a leg kick.
McLovin keeps Stenger at a distance using the push kick.
Stenger misses with a hook to the body
enabling McLovin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLovin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stenger feints and then cracks McLovin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLovin down.
Stenger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLovin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger throws a leg kick but McLovin checks it.
McLovin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLovin scores with a decent looking hook.
Stenger throws a leg kick
and McLovin counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Stenger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McLovin counters with a left to the body. #TD#
McLovin scores with a takedown into Stenger's guard.
McLovin postures up.
McLovin is stalling in the full guard.
Stenger is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Stenger is trying to keep McLovin in close.
McLovin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stenger is pulling down on McLovin's head to control his posture.
Stenger controls McLovin momentarily but McLovin frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McLovin misses with a body shot.
Stenger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stenger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenger takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Stenger misses the body punch
and McLovin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger staying out of range there.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Stenger misses with a leg kick
and McLovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLovin lands a nice shot that snaps Stenger's head back.
Stenger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLovin is out of range.
A shot to the body from Stenger misses
and McLovin counters with a nice uppercut.
McLovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenger.#T4#
A head kick misses from Stenger.
McLovin connects with a body shot that sends Stenger's belly button to the back.
McLovin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stenger scores with a nice strike.
McLovin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLovin checks it well.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for McLovin.
McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
McLovin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagell McLovin clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
McLovin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stenger throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLovin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLovin throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenger counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger motions for McLovin to come forward. Stenger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aksel Stenger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLovin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stenger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stenger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLovin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stenger is out of range and McLovin settles back down.
McLovin looks to throw the jab but Stenger is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenger! But no joy.#T1#
Stenger misses with a straight right.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
McLovin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLovin lands a front kick.
McLovin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLovin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stenger tries a low kick but McLovin avoids it.#T2#
Stenger throws an off balance right hand
and McLovin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLovin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stenger misses with an uppercut
and McLovin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLovin dips to his left and cracks Stenger with an uppercut!
Stenger misses with a left hand
and McLovin counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McLovin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McLovin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenger's hands.
McLovin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLovin lands a nice hook to Stenger's body. Stenger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Stenger misses with a hook
and McLovin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLovin throws a good cross that connects.
Stenger takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenger.
McLovin throws a combination that misses
and Stenger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLovin lands a nice hook to Stenger's body. Stenger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stenger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLovin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stenger scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
McLovin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLovin throws a one two combo.
McLovin misses with a straight left.
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!
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
Stenger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLovin's head backwards.
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Stenger misses with a leg kick
and McLovin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLovin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagell McLovin had his way with Aksel Stenger in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Stenger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stenger throws a poor cross that misses
and McLovin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenger misses with an uppercut. McLovin saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from McLovin misses its target.
Stenger throws a leg kick
and McLovin counters with a good, hard body kick but Stenger shrugs it off.
McLovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stenger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLovin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Stenger.
McLovin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stenger backs up against the cage.
#T1#
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin connects with a body shot that sends Stenger's belly button to the back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenger.
Stenger misses with a two punch combination.
McLovin misses with an uppercut. Stenger saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Stenger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stenger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McLovin.
Stenger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stenger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Stenger is predictable there
and McLovin counters with a left and a right that stings Stenger.
McLovin throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLovin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Stenger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLovin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as McLovin blocks the leg kick.
McLovin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenger doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenger misses the body punch
and McLovin counters with a head kick.
Stenger throws a lazy head kick
and McLovin counters with a nice leg kick.
McLovin throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
McLovin backing away here, and Stenger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McLovin avoids the head kick by Stenger.
McLovin is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
McLovin throws a looping overhand right but Stenger ducks down to avoid it.
McLovin swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McLovin.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but McLovin is just out of range.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from McLovin.
McLovin throws a nice looking combination but Stenger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stenger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenger lands with a good body shot.
Stenger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLovin. McLovin obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Stenger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLovin counters with a thumping low kick.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLovin is able to avoid easily.
McLovin tried to counter with a leg kick but Stenger avoided it.
McLovin tries to work over Stenger's front leg with a kick but Stenger checks it.
Stenger throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
Stenger walks into a straight right hand from McLovin.
McLovin throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenger moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fagell McLovin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLovin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fagell McLovin!
Fagell McLovin retains his middleweight title!
Fagell McLovin took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I run this division now and nobody is getting their hands on this belt until I decide to walk away. Welcome to the McLovin Era!!!'.
Aksel Stenger spoke after the fight, saying 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Event:
OFC 346: Jones vs Wyatt
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Wowie takes the fight into the clinch.
Wowie tries to land knees in the clinch but Stenger avoids the damage to the body.
Stenger tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wowie prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but Wowie blocks with his arms.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stenger avoids it.#BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wowie blocks a leg kick.
Stenger takes a swing at Wowie's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie throws a head kick that misses
and Wowie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wowie lands with a slapping head kick.
Wowie wants to clinch.#T1#
Wowie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenger.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Wowie is just out of range.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Wowie.
#CL#
Wowie closes the distance and clinches.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wowie blocks it with crossed arms.
Stenger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wowie misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wowie is looking to control Stenger's arms but Stenger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wowie has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wowie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wowie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stenger blocks it with crossed arms. #T2##BC#
Wowie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wowie clinches up with Stenger and pushes him back against the cage.
Wowie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wowie blocks a body shot from Stenger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stenger.
Wowie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stenger blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wowie misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Stenger on the inside.
Stenger lands with a light punch inside.
Stenger scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but Stenger blocks with his arms.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Wowie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wowie connects with a knee to the head.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stenger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wowie managing to block the knees to the body from Stenger.
#BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wowie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.#CL2#
Stenger has closed the distance and engaged Wowie in a clinch.
Wowie controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wowie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stenger misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Stenger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wowie checks it well.
Wowie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Wowie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger working aggressively here.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stenger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wowie misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Wowie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stenger is defending well for now.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Stenger.
Stenger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wowie up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Wowie clinches.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stenger blocks it with crossed arms.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Stenger.
Wowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stenger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wowie throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Wowie lands with a light punch inside.
Stenger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wowie throws an elbow but misses.
Wowie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stenger working aggressively here.
#T1#
Stenger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger lands a nice knee to the body.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.
Stenger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Wowie controls his hands.
Stenger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stenger lands an uppercut.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenger is leaning against Wowie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stenger lands an uppercut.
Aksel Stenger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenger scores with a shot to the side of Wowie's head.
Stenger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wowie.
Stenger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wowie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Wowie looking to throw knees to the head but Stenger is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wowie trying to stall but Stenger improves his position.
Stenger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger is leaning against Wowie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stenger lands a good knee to the midsection. Wowie won't want to take too many of those.
Stenger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Wowie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wowie.
Wowie throws an elbow that misses.
Stenger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wowie.
Stenger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wowie's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stenger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stenger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wowie backwards.
Wowie misses with a knee to the head.
Wowie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but Wowie blocks it.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wowie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stenger backwards. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
Wowie wants to break free but Stenger has control.
Wowie misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.
Wowie misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stenger.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wowie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wowie missing with knees to the body.
Stenger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wowie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stenger can turn it around.#BC#
Wowie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stenger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Stenger.#ROC2#
Wowie is rocked!
A combination from Wowie does no damage.
Oh Wowie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Stenger delivers a spinning backfist that drops Wowie like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Aksel Stenger!
A victorious Aksel Stenger 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:
OFC 343: Lafayette vs Pera
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Huia down.
Huia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Huia dips to his left and cracks Stenger with an uppercut!
Huia throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Huia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenger doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenger throws a nice head kick!
Huia moves out of range as Stenger strikes.
Stenger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Huia there.
Huia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huia looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
Huia punishes Stenger's body with a nice straight punch.
Huia misses with a takedown attempt - Stenger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stenger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Huia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenger.
A quick step to the side and Stenger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huia misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stenger - that will leave a mark!
Huia throws a big shot that misses.
Stenger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huia's head backwards.
Huia throws a right and a left that Stenger avoids nicely.
Stenger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Huia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Stenger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Huia manages to circle out of the way.
Huia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenger, right into the meat.
Huia takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses.
Stenger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Huia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stenger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stenger scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Stenger clinches.
Stenger lands a shot to the body.
Huia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huia looking for a takedown.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hone Huia.
Stenger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Huia taking a breather.
Huia misses with some punches.
Huia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Huia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stenger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stenger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stenger thumps Huia with a low kick.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Stenger lands a slapping body shot.
Huia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Huia with a poor takedown
and Stenger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stenger lands an overhand right.
A big left from Huia misses.
Stenger throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
A big right from Stenger misses.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Huia catches Stenger right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia misses with a takedown attempt
and Stenger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Huia throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Huia loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
Stenger cracks Huia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stenger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body kick there by Stenger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Huia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Huia swinging wildly here.
Huia lands with an overhand left.
Huia throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
Huia misses with a double jab
and Stenger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Huia does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger moves into range and connects with a jab.
No joy there for Huia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huia misses with a left hand
and Stenger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger avoids the body shot from Huia.
Stenger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Huia misses with a body shot
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Huia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stenger counters with a left to the body.
Huia is breathing heavily.
Huia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Huia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenger under the eye.
Huia lands a jab to the nose.
Huia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenger.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stenger scores with the left hand. Huia knows he should have avoided that one.
Huia misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huia misses with a few strikes there.
Stenger cracks the inside of Huia's front leg. #T2#
Huia avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Stenger thuds his right hand into Huia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huia can do to turn this around?
Huia throws a combination that misses
and Stenger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Huia misses with a takedown
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Huia is rocked!
Stenger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenger lands an overhand right.
Huia is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him?
Huia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stenger scores with a counter punch that sends Huia to the canvas! Stenger smells blood - he's punishing Huia with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Huia has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aksel Stenger!
Our winner, Aksel Stenger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLVIII
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Abdullah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abdullah is thwarting Stenger's attempts to control the position.
Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenger keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Abdullah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stenger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdullah.
Stenger tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Abdullah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger trying to control here.
Stenger is staying active underneath Abdullah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abdullah prevents Stenger from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Abdullah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stenger is doing well to control the position and prevent Abdullah from advancing to side control.
Stenger is trying to maintain the position but Abdullah is very close to passing his half guard.
Stenger tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.
Stenger wants to control but Abdullah is keeping busy.
Stenger tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.
Stenger wants to control but Abdullah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stenger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdullah on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Abdullah is trying to work for a kimura but Stenger is defending well.
Abdullah is thwarting Stenger's attempts to control the position.
Stenger controlling the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenger is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Abdullah jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Abdullah tries for a kimura but Stenger is defending well.
Stenger is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Abdullah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdullah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stenger struggling a bit here.#T3#
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Stenger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Abdullah tries for a kimura but Stenger is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Stenger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abdullah just content to control the position.
Stenger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdullah off and has taken his back!
Stenger struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stenger is hanging on to Abdullah's back as he tries to escape.
Abdullah is still trying to improve position.
Abdullah tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Stenger tries to control but Abdullah wriggling away.
Abdullah bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stenger is trying to keep Abdullah in close.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Stenger keeps moving.
Stenger pulls Abdullah in close to his closed guard and prevents Abdullah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stenger trying to control the position.
Abdullah wants to pass the guard but Stenger is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenger looking to control.
Stenger has his hands on Abdullah's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Abdullah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stenger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stenger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenger doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdullah is looking to clinch but Stenger is avoiding it.
Stenger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Abdullah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Stenger lands a head kick. Abdullah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abdullah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stenger is fending him off so far but Abdullah persists. Nope, Stenger circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Abdullah clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stenger.
A right hand to the body from Stenger.
Stenger lands a hook that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger lands a knee to the head.
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger. #T1#
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdullah is trying to pull guard but Stenger has him pressed against the cage.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah.
Abdullah has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Abdullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stenger.
Abdullah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdullah lands a hook that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stenger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger just leaning against Abdullah, taking a breather. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger tries to work over Abdullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aksel Stenger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abdullah prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger lands a shot to the body.
Abdullah managing to block the knees to the body from Stenger.
Nice body punch from Stenger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdullah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdullah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdullah lands a shoulder strike.
Stenger crunches a lovely knee into Abdullah's ribcage.
Abdullah's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdullah's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abdullah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stenger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenger tries a body shot but Abdullah blocks it.
Stenger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Abdullah gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Stenger tries to work over Abdullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abdullah has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stenger obliges.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stenger. #TD2#
Abdullah jumps guard and drags Stenger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Stenger trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Stenger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stenger trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Abdullah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger wants to pass the guard but Abdullah is keeping the position.
Stenger trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Stenger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdullah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Abdullah is looking to clinch.
Abdullah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stenger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abdullah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stenger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stenger on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Abdullah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stenger to the ground. Abdullah is now in Stenger's guard.
Abdullah postures up.
Abdullah is fighting to break Stenger's control of his arms but Stenger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stenger is trying to control the position but Abdullah postures up.
Stenger keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Stenger trying to control the position.
Stenger pulls Abdullah in to control the position. #T1#
Stenger continues to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abdullah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Stenger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdullah tries to clinch
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdullah shoots in for a double leg but Stenger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stenger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rahkim Abdullah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Stenger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdullah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdullah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenger.#CL2#
Stenger tries to keep at a distance but Abdullah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger tries a body shot but Abdullah blocks it.
Stenger lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Abdullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdullah misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Stenger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abdullah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abdullah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stenger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Stenger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Abdullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdullah blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Abdullah working aggressively here.
Stenger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Abdullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Abdullah misses with some punches.
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stenger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abdullah tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Stenger as the two fighters clinch.
Abdullah lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abdullah fails to land.
Abdullah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stenger walks away with a smile on his face. Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abdullah looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdullah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stenger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Stenger.
Abdullah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenger lands a head shot.#ROC#
Abdullah is rocked!
Abdullah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdullah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stenger counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
Abdullah tries to clinch but Stenger moves away
enabling Stenger to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdullah wants to clinch
and Stenger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdullah is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him?#CL2#
Abdullah gets a clinch.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdullah seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah.
Stenger jerks Abdullah's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Abdullah drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Stenger goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Stenger because Abdullah was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Aksel Stenger!
Our winner, Aksel Stenger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
OFC 331: Black Christmas VI
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Wowie misses with a head kick.
A big left from Stenger misses.
As Stenger looks to move away, Wowie throws a big counter combo but Stenger just gets out of the way.
A jab from Stenger does it's job there.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wowie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wowie throws a sloppy head kick and Stenger moves out of range easily. #CL#
Wowie moves into range and clinches up with Stenger.#BC2#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Wowie blocks the low kick.
Stenger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stenger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wowie.
Wowie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wowie's calf.
Stenger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wowie misses with the combination.
Maui Wowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Wowie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Wowie avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Stenger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wowie on the side of the head.
Stenger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wowie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stenger eats them both and turns towards Wowie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wowie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wowie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stenger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stenger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wowie wants to clinch.
Wowie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wowie throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wowie throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Stenger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stenger misses with a looping right.
Stenger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wowie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Wowie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stenger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stenger clobbers Wowie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger wants to slow Wowie down by chopping away at his legs.
Wowie is looking for a counter combo.
Wowie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a looping right.
As Stenger looks to move away, Wowie throws a big counter combo but Stenger just gets out of the way.#KD#
Wowie drops Stenger with a beautiful combination! Stenger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wowie is looking for the KO!
Stenger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenger gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maui Wowie!
After winning the bout, Maui Wowie 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:
OFC: Blood Night XLVI
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenger throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Cooper moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stenger.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger lands a knee to the body.
Stenger is trying to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling him.
Our sources have told us that Stenger has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cooper taking a breather.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stenger lands a nice shot to the body.
Stenger avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stenger is working Cooper over against the cage.#BC#
Stenger breaks from the clinch.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch up.#T1#
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body. Cooper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Stenger blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Stenger manages to break the clinch.
Stenger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Stenger pushes him off.#CL2#
Cooper instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stenger tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Stenger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Stenger there.#CL2#
Cooper has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Stenger.
Stenger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Cooper.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Stenger takes an elbow to the temple.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Cooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stenger blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Stenger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cooper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stenger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cooper can turn it around.#BC#
Stenger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooper defending well as Stenger loads up on a big left hand.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Cooper checks it. #CL2#
Stenger tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Stenger lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Cooper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Stenger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stenger scores with a nice strike.
Stenger tries to work over Cooper's front leg with a kick but Cooper checks it. #T3#
Cooper staying out of range there.#CL2#
Cooper gets a clinch.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Aksel Stenger has been cut.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper trying to control the position but instead, Stenger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cooper into the cage.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stenger lands a nice uppercut.
Stenger tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper tries to work over Stenger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger misses with some punches.
#T4#
Cooper lands a shoulder strike.
Stenger controlling the action here for a moment.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Stenger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Stenger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stenger's brow.
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Stenger works the jab nicely.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Stenger keeps it at a distance.
Stenger throws a leg kick which misses Cooper's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooper tries to avoid it.
Stenger lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aksel Stenger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cooper tries to clinch up.
It looked like Stenger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cooper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stenger. That did some damage!
Stenger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenger keeps the fight on the outside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cooper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cooper tries to clinch but Stenger is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Stenger. That snapped Cooper's head back.
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Stenger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Cooper has managed to clinch.
Cooper blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cooper.
Cooper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stenger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stenger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stenger wants to land a leg kick but Cooper is out of range.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Stenger is avoiding it.
#T1#
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stenger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cooper rushes Stenger and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cooper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Cooper. #BC#
Stenger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cooper tries to clinch but Stenger is having none of it.
Stenger lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Cooper gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Stenger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stenger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cooper motions for Stenger to come forward. Cooper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Stenger looks to land a body kick but Cooper moved away.#CL2#
Cooper clinches up against the cage.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
Stenger is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cooper as Stenger tries to tie him up.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Cooper is rocked!
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him?
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Stenger has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Cooper - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Stenger, and another! Cooper is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Aksel Stenger!
A victorious Aksel Stenger 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:
OFC 324: Imbula vs Maneno
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenger misses with an uppercut.
Metsast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metsast lands a jab to the nose.
Stenger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Metsast with a hook.
Nice shot by Stenger.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metsast looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenger! But no joy.
Metsast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metsast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stenger momentarily.
Metsast misses with a head kick.
Metsast is looking to clinch but Stenger is avoiding it.
Metsast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger lands a jab to Metsast's midsection.
Stenger lands a body shot.
Metsast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
Stenger connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body kick from Stenger.
Metsast scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Stenger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stenger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stenger cracks the inside of Metsast's front leg.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metsast was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Metsast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Metsast.
Metsast tries to clinch up.
Metsast throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stenger.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenger thuds a left hand into Metsast's body.
Metsast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenger throws a looping overhand right but Metsast ducks down to avoid it.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metsast.
Stenger fails to land with a series of punches.
Metsast avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Nice shot lands for Stenger.
Stenger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Metsast.
Metsast throws a series of punches but Stenger avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger avoids the head kick by Metsast.
#T2#
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metsast manages to avoid it.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick and Stenger moves out of range easily.
Stenger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stenger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metsast at a distance.
Nice cross by Stenger.
Stenger takes a swing at Metsast's ribcage but misses.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Metsast is out of range.
Metsast is looking to counter the offense by Stenger and move into the clinch.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.
Metsast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stenger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Metsast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick and Stenger moves out of range easily.
Stenger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stenger throws a lazy uppercut
and Metsast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Metsast is just out of range.
Stenger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metsast finds it's way round the side to connect with Stenger's head.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Metsast moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Stenger.#T3#
Stenger motions for Metsast to come forward. Stenger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Metsast misses the shot to the body.
Metsast swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
#CL#
Metsast drives through and clinches with Stenger against the cage.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger tries to work over Metsast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Metsast avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Metsast blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Metsast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metsast or not.
Metsast scores with a hook to the body.
Metsast lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stenger as Metsast tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenger throws a body punch but Metsast moves out of range.
No joy there for Metsast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stenger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Metsast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metsast tries to clinch but Stenger moves out of range.
Metsast tries to clinch up but Stenger circles away and keeps his distance.
Metsast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stenger.
Metsast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger lands with an overhand left.
Metsast tries to clinch but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger moves out of range of the leg kick from Metsast.
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metsast feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Metsast scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Metsast scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stenger to see if he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metsast cracks Stenger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Metsast is trying to move to mount but Stenger reverses beautifully and ends up in Metsast's guard.
Metsast looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stenger lands a glancing blow to the side of Metsast's head.
A head kick misses from Metsast.
Metsast fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metsast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metsast is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Metsast lunges at Stenger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stenger's hand.
Metsast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
A counter left hand to the body from Metsast misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metsast connects with a nice looking jab.
Metsast misses with a head kick.
Metsast sets himself, and Stenger steps forward looking for the clinch! Metsast avoids it this time.
Stenger missing with a left hand there. Metsast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metsast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Stenger digs a good body shot into Metsast's ribs.
Metsast scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenger doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metsast is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stenger.
Stenger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metsast.
Stenger defending well as Metsast loads up on a big left hand.
Metsast is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stenger scores with a punch to the head.
Metsast shoots in but no luck this time.
Metsast throws a lazy head kick
and Stenger counters with a two punch combo.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metsast misses with a low kick.
Metsast takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stenger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stenger circles away.#T2#
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Metsast.
Metsast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metsast tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenger is able to avoid easily.
Metsast avoids a kick to the body.
Stenger clobbers Metsast with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Metsast moves away from the strike by Stenger.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger misses with a body kick.
Stenger misses with a looping right.
Metsast misses with a combination
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metsast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stenger's waist but Stenger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Metsast off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mees Metsast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metsast tries to clinch up.
Metsast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Metsast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Metsast misses its target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metsast checks a leg kick.
Stenger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Metsast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Metsast.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Metsast - that will leave a mark!
A decent looking cross lands there for Stenger.
Stenger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice straight punches there by Stenger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stenger.#CL2#
Stenger instigates a clinch.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stenger.
Metsast pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Stenger.
Metsast digs a right hand underneath Stenger's ribcage. Stenger let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metsast lands a leg kick that knocks Stenger off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Stenger.
Metsast's corner calls for a 1-2. Metsast obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metsast tries to clinch up but Stenger circles away and keeps his distance.
Stenger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Metsast rushes Stenger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Metsast throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Metsast.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger trying to control the position but instead, Metsast has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stenger into the cage.
Metsast working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Stenger breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Metsast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stenger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Metsast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stenger defends it nicely.#CL#
Stenger gets tackled into the cage by Metsast. Metsast maintains the clinch.
Stenger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metsast's elbow.
Metsast trying to stall but Stenger improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metsast shoots in and drives through. Stenger sprawls well.
Stenger dodges the punch combination from Metsast.
#T1#
Stenger connects with a high kick.
Metsast shoots in for a double leg but Stenger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mees Metsast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenger throws a leg kick which misses Metsast's front leg but catches the back leg as Metsast tries to avoid it.
Metsast blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Stenger.
Metsast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Metsast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenger.
Metsast looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metsast.
A nice side step and Stenger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Metsast throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Metsast misses
and Stenger counters with a head kick. That will keep Metsast thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A big right from Metsast misses.
Donk. Stenger catches Metsast right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metsast.
Metsast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Metsast.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metsast throws an overhand right that lands on Stenger's shoulder, as Stenger tries to avoid the shot.
Stenger throws a big counter head kick but Metsast avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Metsast avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Stenger scores with a push kick.
Stenger scores with a head kick.
Stenger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Metsast.
Stenger throws a fast counter high kick but Metsast manages to duck under it in time.
Stenger slips under a jab from Metsast.
Stenger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Metsast shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stenger sprawls well. Stenger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metsast gets slowly back to his feet.
Stenger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Metsast misses with an uppercut. Stenger saw that one coming.
Stenger with a jab.#T3#
Metsast steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stenger. That one must have hurt.
Metsast misses with a takedown attempt - Stenger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metsast shoots in looking for a takedown. Stenger tries to sprawl out of it but Metsast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stenger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Metsast lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stenger lands a jab to the nose.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Metsast checks it.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Stenger counter with a right hand. #T4##KD2#
Stenger lands a big head kick that sends Metsast tumbling to the mat! Stenger takes a step backwards and waves Metsast back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Metsast is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metsast swinging wildly here.
Oh Metsast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenger misses with a hook.
Metsast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stenger cracks the inside of Metsast's front leg.
Metsast tries to clinch but Stenger is having none of it.
Metsast moves out of range of the leg kick from Stenger.
Metsast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stenger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metsast seems to have got his legs back now.
Stenger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metsast misses with a body shot.
Stenger shapes to counter with a head kick.
Metsast misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Mees Metsast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stenger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
An out of breath Aksel Stenger 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:
OFC 319: Timeless
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenger tries to land a front kick but Cooper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stenger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenger swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Stenger keeps it at a distance.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stenger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Stenger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger presses Cooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cooper wants to stall.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Cooper told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cooper takes a shot to the head.
Stenger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Stenger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stenger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
The fighters circling - Stenger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stenger swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Cooper tries to clinch but Stenger moves out of range. #CL2#
Cooper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stenger blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Stenger lands with a light punch inside.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stenger blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Cooper works on Stenger's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
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!
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Stenger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Stenger breaks from the clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Stenger circles away.
Stenger is looking to counter punch.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Stenger is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Cooper instigates a clinch.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper.
A right hook to the body lands for Stenger.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenger misses with a few strikes there.
Stenger takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Cooper takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Stenger tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stenger dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Stenger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cooper.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Stenger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Stenger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Cooper pushes Stenger up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper cracks Stenger with a nice body shot.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenger blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stenger's brow. #T4#
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenger avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Stenger is trying to force a seperation but Cooper has the dominant position.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooper lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Stenger tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
#BC#
Stenger manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cooper rushes Stenger and presses him up against the cage.
Stenger blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Stenger trying to stall but Cooper improves his position.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Stenger dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cooper looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenger throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Cooper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stenger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stenger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Cooper moves into the clinch.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stenger or not.
Cooper is trying to maintain a safe position but Stenger gets an underhook and turns Cooper into the cage.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Cooper trying to control the position but instead, Stenger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cooper into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stenger is leaning against Cooper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Stenger.
Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Stenger.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Cooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Cooper is looking to control Stenger's arms but Stenger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cooper has his back to the cage.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage.
Stenger stalling.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Stenger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper presses Stenger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Stenger breaks from the clinch.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Stenger motions for Cooper to come forward. Stenger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stenger, pushing him back against the cage.
Cooper takes a shot to the head.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stenger stalling in the clinch but Cooper improves position.
Stenger scores with a shoulder strike.
Stenger dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
#T2#
Stenger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cooper blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Stenger lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooper avoids it.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Stenger tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
A short left from Cooper.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Cooper tries a body shot but Stenger blocks it.
#T3#
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Stenger lands a knee to the body.
Stenger blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stenger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards. #BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stenger misses the jab.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Cooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stenger, pushing him back against the cage.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stenger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Stenger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger blocks an elbow strike.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Cooper has Stenger up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stenger is keeping busy.
Stenger lands a shoulder strike.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooper avoids it.
Stenger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cooper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper looks to clinch
and Stenger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Stenger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Cooper clinches up with Stenger and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stenger missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Stenger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cooper closes the distance and pushes Stenger back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cooper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stenger's efforts to push away.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
#T1#
A short right from Stenger on the inside. #BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stenger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cooper manages to circle out of the way.
Cooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenger throws out the jab.
Cooper defending well as Stenger loads up on a big left hand.
Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stenger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Cooper tries to get set, Stenger tries to push him back and clinch up but Cooper manages to avoid the attempt.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Stenger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2##CL2#
Stenger tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenger slowing the pace effectively.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stenger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cooper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stenger lands a right hand.
Charles Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Cooper prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow.
Stenger is looking to control Cooper's arms but Cooper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stenger has his back to the cage.
Stenger looking to stall.
Cooper presses Stenger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stenger tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Stenger breaks from the clinch.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Stenger circles away.
Stenger swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.#T3##CL2#
Cooper forces Stenger back against the cage and clinches.
Stenger dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Stenger pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Stenger manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cooper clinches up against the cage.
Cooper lands a right hand.
Cooper lands a body punch.
Cooper taking a breather.
Stenger avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
#BC#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Stenger pushes him off.
Stenger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Stenger misses. #CL2#
Cooper darts in and clinches Stenger up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stenger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stenger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
#CL2#
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Stenger in a clinch.
#BC#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenger swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.#CL2#
Cooper clinches.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stenger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stenger dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stenger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
OFC 314: Jah vs Wyatt II
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenger.
Ton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Ton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stenger wants to control but Ton is keeping busy.
Ton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stenger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stenger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stenger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stenger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ton on the ground.
Stenger trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenger, not yet.
Stenger being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Ton trying to control but Stenger is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ton working his ground and pound in the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ton.
Ton looking to pass the guard.
Stenger is trying to control the position but Ton postures up.
Stenger has momentary wrist control but Ton slips an elbow through the middle.
Ton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ton.
Stenger working a defensive guard here.
Stenger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stenger tries to get out of the position.
Stenger keeping moving, preventing Ton from controlling successfully.
Ton postures up.
Ton wants to pass the guard but Stenger is keeping the position.#T2#
Stenger trying to control the position here.
Ton preventing the sweep.
Ton throws a big elbow that misses.
Stenger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ton throwing strikes from guard but Stenger blocks nicely.
Ton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ton being controlled here momentarily.
Ton throws a big right hand that misses.
Ton is looking to work some ground and pound but Stenger has wrist control.#T3#
Stenger pulls Ton in close to his closed guard and prevents Ton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stenger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ton is one step ahead there.
Ton forces his way into half guard.
Stenger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ton is working away from the top position though.
Stenger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ton connects with a nice short shot to Stenger's temple.
Ton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stenger trying to control here.
Ton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stenger's head.
Stenger wants to control but Ton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stenger defending well though.
Ton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Stenger is looking to control Ton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stenger avoid being mounted?
Ton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stenger!
Ton lands with some strikes.
Ton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ton raining down shots from the mount!
Ton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stenger wants to hold on but Ton pushes him away.
Ton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stenger?
Stenger tries to hold on but Ton postures up.
Ton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stenger tries to lock up and control but Ton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ton landing punches.
Ton lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lip Ton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stenger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ton misses with a takedown attempt
and Stenger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ton defending well as Stenger loads up on a big left hand.
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ton.
Nice sprawl there from Stenger as Ton shoots in.
Ton moves out of range as Stenger throws a body kick.
A jab from Stenger misses.
Ton feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger misses with an uppercut.
Ton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stenger slips under a jab.
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Stenger misses with the body kick
and Ton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ton blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Ton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ton takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ton. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stenger.#TD2#
Ton gets a takedown into half guard.
Ton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stenger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ton is looking to take a break and control but Stenger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stenger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ton moves into full mount! Stenger won't be happy about that!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger is trying desperately to improve position.
Ton cracks Stenger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ton cracks Stenger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stenger is desperately trying to improve his position but Ton has a good base and remains in mount.
Ton lands a big shot there that rocks Stenger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stenger is desperately trying to improve his position but Ton has a good base and remains in mount.
Stenger is working hard here to advance position.
Ton landing shots from mount.
Stenger is in a horrible position here. Ton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ton with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#
Stenger is rocked!#T3#
Ton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Stenger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ton unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Stenger wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ton celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lip Ton!
Lip Ton looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm here to break some arms and snap some necks and tonight I proved that I'm the best of the best. Not one person in the promotion can play with me. I'm heading for the top and there is two things they can do about it - nothing and like it!'.
Aksel Stenger spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe i should start to go to gym too.. '.
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Event:
OFC 309: Shankoli vs Dall
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Aoki throws a combination that misses
and Stenger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenger dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
A little feinted left hand from Stenger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stenger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
Aoki takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki works over Stenger's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenger misses the target.
Aoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stengers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crunch! Stenger slams his shin into Aoki's torso.
Aoki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki connects with a crisp jab.
Stenger misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Stenger misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target. #T2#
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Stenger misses with a straight left.
Aoki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stenger with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Stenger throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target.
Aoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Stenger avoids nicely.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Aoki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Stenger.
#T4#
Stenger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Aoki misses.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki throws a counter combo.
Stenger is looking to land body kicks.
Stenger misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stenger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Aoki digs a good body shot into Stenger's ribs.
Stenger misses with a right hand
and Stenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stenger duly obliges.
Aoki swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Loki Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger thuds his shin into the meat of Aoki's side.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Stenger.
Aoki throws out a counter right but Stenger avoids it with no problem.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stenger defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Stenger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aoki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stenger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stenger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.#T2#
Stenger scores with a push kick.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body. Aoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aoki misses with a left hand #CL#
and Stenger moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Aoki slips a straight right by Stenger.
It seemed like Aoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aoki throws a combination that misses
and Stenger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenger dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
#T3#
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Stenger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Stenger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aoki on the side of the head.
Aoki throws a combination that misses
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stenger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Stenger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stenger throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stenger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aoki can pounce on him.
Stenger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aoki digs a good hook to Stenger's body.
Aoki throws a hook but Stenger blocks it.
Aoki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aoki misses with a combination
#CL#
and Stenger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger lands with a right to the head.
Aoki is trying to push Stenger away but Stenger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stenger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Aoki avoiding damage as Stenger throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Aoki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenger presses Aoki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stenger scores with a jab.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Stenger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenger lands a right hook to the body.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Stenger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Stenger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenger is looking to counter with a body kick.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Aoki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Aoki lands with a right hand.
Stenger throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aoki lands with a slapping head kick.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Stenger throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Stenger avoids nicely.
Stenger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Stenger misses.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.#T4#
Stenger misses with a hook.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Stenger.
A countering left hand to the body from Aoki misses.
Stenger staying out of range there.
And Stenger counters with a quick kick to the body but Aoki blocks it.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki misses with a hook
and Stenger counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Stenger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stenger 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
Aksel Stenger 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:
OFC 304: Barca vs Camacho
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stenger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grimes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stenger.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grimes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stenger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stenger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimes with a body shot.
Grimes misses with the combination.
Stenger lands with a kick to the temple. Grimes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Stenger avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grimes.
Grimes swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stenger scores with a jab to the head.
Grimes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimes blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Grimes with a jab.
Grimes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stenger counters with a body kick that stops Grimes in his tracks momentarily.
Stenger works Grimes's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Stenger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stenger misses with a hook
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Stenger avoids nicely.
Stenger tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Stenger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimes, pushing him back against the cage.
Stenger lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimes avoids the damage to the body.
Stenger working aggressively here.
#BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Stenger.
Stenger tries to score with a low kick but Grimes moves his leg out of the way.
Stenger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grimes avoids a kick to the body.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Stenger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes is looking to clinch.
Grimes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stenger.
Grimes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenger.
Grimes misses with a double jab
and Stenger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stenger's coach down at Dark Corner was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stenger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Stenger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stenger.
Stenger lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at Jacks Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick and Stenger moves out of range easily.
Grimes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Stenger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Stenger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stenger lands with a straight right. Grimes didn't see that one coming.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenger! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Stenger. Beautiful body shot.
Stenger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grimes is breathing heavily.
Stenger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grimes avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stenger lands a jab.
Stenger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grimess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stenger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grimes thinking. #T4#
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stenger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stenger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stenger punishes Grimes's body with a nice straight punch.
Grimes lands the left hand.
A jab from Stenger does it's job there.
Grimes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stenger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stenger connects with a body shot that sends Grimes's belly button to the back.
Stenger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Stenger.
Stenger throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. Grimes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grimes.
Grimes misses with a double jab.
Stenger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grimes. Grimes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stenger scores with a kick to the body.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenger thinks about the counter body kick.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Stenger avoids nicely.
Stenger scores with a push kick.
Grimes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick from Stenger.
Nice body kick there by Stenger.
Grimes moves forwards but Stenger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stenger.
Stenger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimes seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimes misses with a two punch combination.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenger connects with a body shot.#T1#
Stenger misses with a two punch combination.
Grimes throws a big counter combination but Stenger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Stenger lands a big head kick that sends Grimes tumbling to the mat! Stenger takes a step backwards and waves Grimes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grimes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stenger throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aksel Stenger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stenger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grimes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stenger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
A leg kick checked by Grimes.#CL#
Grimes gets a clinch.
Grimes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimes blocks an uppercut.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Stenger has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stenger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenger throws a head kick that half lands.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Grimes backs off Stenger throws a huge counter combo but Grimes manages to avoid it all.
Stenger fakes the leg kick and cracks Grimes in the body.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Grimes lands a glancing blow to the side of Stenger's head.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stenger thuds his right hand into Grimes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Grimes throws a series of punches but Stenger moves out of range. #KD2#
Stenger lands a big head kick that sends Grimes tumbling to the mat! Stenger takes a step backwards and waves Grimes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Grimes moves out of range easily.
Stenger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grimes throws a sloppy body shot
and Stenger scores with a counter punch that sends Grimes to the canvas! Stenger smells blood - he's punishing Grimes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Grimes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aksel Stenger!
An out of breath Aksel Stenger 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:
OFC: Blood Night XL
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Handle eats them both and turns towards Stenger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Handle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Handle misses with a left hand
and Stenger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Handle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handle sizes up Stenger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stenger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
Handle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenger.
Stenger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stenger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stenger looks to land a body kick but Handle moved away.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handle moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Stenger.
Handle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenger.
Handle tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Stenger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Handle throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Handle throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handle.
A quick step to the side and Stenger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Handle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Handle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handle.
Stenger jabs Handle right on the nose. Handle blinks but takes it well.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Handle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Handle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenger on the side of the head.
Max Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Handle drops Stenger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stenger looks back up at him and smiles so Handle waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Stenger is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handle feints and then cracks Stenger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenger down.
Handle pounces like a tiger and cracks Stenger with a vicious hook! Stenger is down but not out! Handle follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Handle!
A very excited looking Max Handle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Aksel Stenger spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe i should start to go to gym too.. '.
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Event:
OFC 290: London Calling
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Camble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenger.
Stenger slips under a jab from Camble.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Camble.
A big left from Stenger misses.
A big left from Camble misses.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camble digs a good hook to Stenger's body.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenger.
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Camble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stenger sets himself, and Camble steps forward looking for the clinch! Stenger avoids it this time.
Stenger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stenger slips under a jab.
Stenger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stenger throws a shot to the body.
Camble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camble.
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Camble swings widly with a right hand
and Stenger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Camble.
Stenger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Stenger throws a solid leg kick but Camble takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stenger.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. Camble looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Camble swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Camble missing with a left hand there. Stenger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camble misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Stenger darts in and clinches Camble up against the cage.
Stenger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Camble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Camble thuds his right hand into Stenger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camble misses with an uppercut. Stenger saw that one coming.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camble staying out of range there.
Camble takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Camble down.
A telegraphed right hand from Camble misses the target.
Camble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenger moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Stenger scores with a body shot.
Camble throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stenger.
Stenger tries to move into range but Camble moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stenger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Camble's calf.
Camble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camble has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camble there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camble's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camble.
Camble throws out a counter right but Stenger avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Stenger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stenger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Camble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stenger is looking to wear down Camble with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camble thuds his right hand into Stenger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenger misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Stenger.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camble can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Stenger.
Camble looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Stenger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Stenger misses. #T1#
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger throws a solid leg kick but Camble takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stenger.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camble.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Camble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camble works the jab nicely.
Stenger looks to land a body kick but Camble moved away.
Stenger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camble throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Stenger throws a leg kick
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Camble lands a nice hook to Stenger's body. Stenger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camble misses with a jab to the body
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camble misses with a right hand
and Stenger counters with a one-two to the body.
Camble looks to throw the jab but Stenger is out of range.
Stenger misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Stenger.
Stenger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stenger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camble cracks Stenger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Camble throws an overhand right that lands on Stenger's shoulder, as Stenger tries to avoid the shot.
Camble defending well as Stenger loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Camble misses the target.
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Stenger is looking to counter the offense by Camble and move into the clinch.
Camble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stenger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stenger throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Camble. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Camble throws a nice looking combination but Stenger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Camble misses with a right hand
and Stenger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Camble's knee momentarily.
Camble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
A countering left hand to the body from Camble misses.
Stenger moves in looking to clinch but Camble pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Camble misses.
Stenger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
#CL#
Stenger instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ash Camble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stenger throws a leg kick
and Stenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camble is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Camble moves out of range as Stenger strikes.
Camble throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Stenger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenger throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Stenger rushes Camble and presses him up against the cage.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Camble blocking some punches.
Camble tries a body shot but Stenger blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble lands with a left to the head.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Camble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Stenger. #T1#
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camble was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Camble cracks Stenger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stenger throws a body punch but Camble moves out of range.
Camble takes one to the side of the head.
Stenger looks to land a right hand but Camble moved out of range.
Camble moves out of range of the leg kick from Stenger.
Camble lands a right hook to the body.
Stenger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camble checks it well.
Camble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stenger.
Camble tries to counter with a clinch but Stenger shakes him off and moves away.
Camble lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Camble.#T2#
Camble takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses.
Stenger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camble lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble throws a looping overhand right but Stenger ducks down to avoid it.
Camble looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
Camble walks into a straight right hand from Stenger.
A slow jab from Camble misses its intended target.
Stenger lands a two punch combo.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camble was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.#CL#
Camble tries to keep at a distance but Stenger has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stenger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Camble lands a right hand.
Camble is trying to force a seperation but Stenger has the dominant position.#BC2#
Camble breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Camble misses its intended target.
Stenger is looking to slow Camble down with leg kicks.
Camble misses with a hook
and Stenger counters with an outside leg kick.
Stenger throws a leg kick which misses Camble's front leg but catches the back leg as Camble tries to avoid it.
Camble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Stenger. #T4#
Camble throws a right hand that misses
and Stenger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stenger tries to land a leg kick but Camble saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Camble on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Camble moved away.
Stenger slips a jab from Camble.
Stenger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cambles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Stenger rushes Camble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stenger misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stenger 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
An intense looking Aksel Stenger took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'What did i say last time? Come on, you should stay in gym.'.
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Event:
OFC 286: Luzhin vs Al Qarni II
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenger misses with an uppercut. Coleman saw that one coming.#CL2#
Coleman takes the fight into the clinch.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Stenger scores with a shot to the side of Coleman's head.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman has Stenger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stenger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Coleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stenger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
Stenger is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks. #T1#
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stenger throws a push kick but Coleman slaps the foot to one side.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Stenger tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range. #CL2#
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Stenger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Coleman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stenger is doing well to control the position and prevent Coleman from advancing to side control.
Coleman is thwarting Stenger's attempts to control the position.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stenger's head. #T2#
Stenger wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stenger is pressing down on Coleman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stenger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
Coleman stands up over Stenger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stenger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stenger tries to get out of the position.
Stenger is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Stenger has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Stenger keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
Stenger is pulling down on Coleman's head to control his posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Stenger.
Stenger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Stenger pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Coleman works over Stenger with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Stenger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stenger looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenger, not yet.
Stenger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stenger preventing the sweep.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Stenger from controlling successfully.
Coleman is trying to control the position but Stenger postures up.
Stenger looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Coleman stands and throws Stenger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stenger is trying to get back to half guard.
Coleman slows the pace down.
Stenger struggling a bit here.
Coleman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stenger can't do much from the bottom here.
Stenger keeping his opponent close.
Coleman is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Coleman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Coleman tries for a takedown but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenger.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stenger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
Stenger scores with a punch to the head.
Stenger slips under a jab from Coleman.
Coleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Stenger misses with a leg kick
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenger clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stenger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coleman moves away from the strike by Stenger.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Coleman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stenger counters with a right hand to the body.
That kick from Stenger tenderised Coleman's leg. Coleman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coleman slips a straight right by Stenger.
Coleman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenger can pounce on him.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stenger as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Stenger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coleman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Coleman down.
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!
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Stenger misses.
Stenger dips to his left and cracks Coleman with an uppercut!
Coleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body punch from Stenger.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Stenger counters with a thumping low kick.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Stenger tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stenger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Stenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
Stenger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stenger connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenger misses with a looping left.
Stenger misses with a hook.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stenger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Coleman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stenger.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Stenger is looking to counter punch.
Stenger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coleman 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!
Stenger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coleman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Coleman checks it.
As Stenger backs off Coleman throws a huge counter combo but Stenger manages to avoid it all.
Coleman misses with a right hand
and Stenger counters with an outside leg kick.
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stenger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Stenger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Coleman throws a series of punches but Stenger avoids them all with ease.
Stenger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stenger wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coleman takes one on the button.
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenger.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Stenger circles away.
Black Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Coleman there.
Good leg kick by Stenger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stenger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Stenger counters with a low kick, right behind Coleman 's knee.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stenger.
Stenger scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Stenger walks into a jab.
Stenger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stenger scoring well with a low kick there.
Coleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
Stenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
Stenger throws a head kick that Coleman semi-blocks.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenger tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stenger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coleman checks a leg kick.
Coleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stenger counters with a head kick. #T2#
Coleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Coleman is rocked!
Stenger lands a body shot.
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Stenger points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Coleman wakes up just in time to hear Stenger thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aksel Stenger!
Aksel Stenger looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'What did i say last time? Come on, you should stay in gym.'.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 35
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses.
Stenger moves away from the strike by Jones.
Stenger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Stenger is out of range.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenger is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Stenger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aksel Stenger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Stenger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
Stenger tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Stenger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stenger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stenger feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Stenger has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Stenger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Jones pushes Stenger off and gets back to his feet.
We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at 99% Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones scores with a jab. Stenger acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Stenger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stenger looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Stenger darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Stenger into the cage.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones cracks Stenger with an open hand slap.
Johnny Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenger dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stenger tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##CL#
Stenger takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Stenger throws an elbow that misses.
Stenger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenger controlling the action here for a moment.
Stenger working hard to break the clinch.
Jones pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Stenger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Stenger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Stenger backwards. #BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Stenger throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stenger is defended easily by Jones.
Jones lands a jab.
Stenger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stenger.
Jones connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Stenger is rocked!
Jones walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Stenger drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jones swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Stenger's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Jones!
A very excited looking Johnny Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Aksel Stenger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe i should start to go to gym too.. '.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 27
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Aro lands a really nice looking cross but Stenger seems unphased.
Stenger swings for the body but Aro moves out of range.
Aro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenger's corner calls for a 1-2. Stenger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Stenger clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Aro as the two fighters clinch.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aro lands with a short shot to the head.
Aro lands a left hand.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aro blocks it with crossed arms.
Aro prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Aro throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Aro.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Aro stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Aro.
Stenger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Aro controls the action.
Aro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aro lands with a right to the head.
Stenger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aro scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
Aro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aro blocks an uppercut.
Aro working aggressively here.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aro lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Aro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aro tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Aro back against the cage.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Aro misses with a punch on the inside.
Aro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Aro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aro's face.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Aro blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stenger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stenger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aro.
Aro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stenger tries to work over Aro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Aro avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Stenger lands with a short shot to the head.
Aro trying to land knees to the body.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger blocks an elbow strike from Aro.
Stenger misses with some punches.
#T4#
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aro's elbow.
Aro gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stenger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aro working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Aro prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Aro working aggressively here.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aro's elbow.
Aro lands a shot to the body.
Stenger slowing the pace effectively.
Aro misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aro was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Aro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Aro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenger.
Stenger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stenger looks for the body kick but Aro saw that one coming.
Stenger misses with a hook to the body
and Aro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Aro is out of range.
Aro throwing a counter right hand but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aro was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
It looked like Aro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stenger with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aro.
A punch lands to the side of Stenger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Stenger misses.
Aro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Aro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1##CL#
Aro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aro blocks an uppercut.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger is trying to stall.
Aro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Stenger being controlled against the cage.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro'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.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Aro managing to block the knees to the body from Stenger.
Stenger managing to block the knees to the body from Aro.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but Aro blocks it.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Aro controls the action.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but Aro blocks it.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land. #T3#
Aro lands a hook that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Aro pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land.
Aro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenger can do to turn this around?
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger tries to work over Aro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Aro lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Aro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger tries to work over Aro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Aro controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aro misses with a punch on the inside.
Aro lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aro as Stenger tries to tie him up.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Aro.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Aro.
Aro lands a left hand.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stenger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stenger misses with a body shot
and Aro counters with a three punch combo that has Stenger backing up. Stenger nods at Aro to acknowledge the strikes.
Stenger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Aro misses. #CL2#
Stenger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aro lands with a right to the head.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aro blocks it with crossed arms.
Stenger misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Aro avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
A short left from Aro.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but Aro blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aro working aggressively here.
#T1#
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro throws an elbow that misses.
Stenger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Aro controls his hands.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Aro.
Aro blocks an elbow strike.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Aro lands a shoulder strike.
Aro lands a body shot. #T2#
Stenger blocks the elbow strike.
Stenger lands a good knee to the midsection. Aro won't want to take too many of those.
Stenger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aro backwards.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger 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!
Aro misses with some punches.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aro can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
Stenger trying to stall but Aro improves his position.
Kiovani Aro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aro throws an elbow that misses.
Stenger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aro tries a knee to the head but Stenger blocks it.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Stenger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Aro.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenger is trying to maintain a safe position but Aro gets an underhook and turns Stenger into the cage.
Stenger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aro backwards.
Aro lands a right hand.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Aro blocks the elbow strike.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aro.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Aro avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Aro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aro being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Aro throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
Stenger gets through Aro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aro blocks it with crossed arms.
Stenger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aro lands a right hand.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Aro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Stenger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aksel Stenger.
I think Aro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiovani Aro!
An out of breath Kiovani Aro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Aksel Stenger had this to say: 'Maybe i should start to go to gym too.. '.
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Event:
Just Bleed Black Friday
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Packer stuns Stenger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stenger's corner calls for a 1-2. Stenger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Packer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stenger lands a leg kick that knocks Packer off balance momentarily.
Stenger scores with a nice strike.
Packer lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenger off the cage and back into range.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Packer was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
A little feinted left hand from Packer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Packer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stenger finds it's way round the side to connect with Packer's head.
Stenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Packer's calf.
Stenger misses with a looping left.
Packer moves out of range of the body kick.
Packer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Stenger slips a jab and a cross from Packer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenger! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Packer.
Stenger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stenger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Stenger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Packer slips a straight right by Stenger.
Stenger throws out a leg kick but Packer moves out of range and Stenger only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Packer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger is looking to chop away at Packer's legs.
Packer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger throws a low kick but Packer avoids it.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body. Packer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stenger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Packer cracks Stenger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stenger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Packer jabs Stenger right on the nose. Stenger blinks but takes it well.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Packer is just out of range.
Packer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stenger on the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Stenger misses.
Packer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Packer misses.
Stenger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Packer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.
Stenger throws a nice looking combination but Packer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Stenger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
Packer scores with a shot to the body.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Packer misses with a looping right.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.
Stenger defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Stenger looks to land a combination but Packer avoids it well.
Packer is looking to slow Stenger down with leg kicks.
Stenger throws out a leg kick but Packer moves out of range and Stenger only half commits.
Packer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stenger at a distance.
Stenger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Packer.
Packer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Packer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Packer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Packer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.
Stenger scores with a jab.
Stenger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Packer counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Packer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stenger throws a hook but Packer blocks it.
Stenger throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Stenger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Packer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Stenger throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stenger's head.
Packer throws a leg kick
enabling Stenger to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer with a hook.
Packer scores with a punch to the head.
Stenger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Packer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stenger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Packer moves out of range as Stenger strikes.
Packer throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer scores with a nice right hand.
Stenger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger misses with a kick to the body.
Packer looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Stenger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stenger misses with the body kick
and Packer counters with an outside leg kick.
Packer jabs at Stenger's body.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Packer's hands.
Stenger throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Packer lands a nice shot that snaps Stenger's head back.
Packer misses with a hook to the body
enabling Stenger to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Stenger misses.
Packer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Packer.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
A swing and a miss from Packer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Stenger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stenger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Packer. That did some damage!#T1#
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Packer throws a big shot that misses.
Stenger moves out of range of the strikes.
Packer slips under a jab from Stenger.
Packer looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Packer misses the jab.
Stenger throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stenger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Packer lands with a cross.
Stenger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stenger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Packer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Stenger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Packer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger takes one on the button.
Packer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Packer duly obliges.
Stenger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fudd Packer is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenger throws a nice looking combination but Packer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Packer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stenger throws a leg kick
and Packer counters with a right hand to the body.
Stenger slips under a jab from Packer.
Packer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stenger looks to throw a body kick
and Packer counters with a nice body shot.
Stenger misses with a shot to the body
and Packer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Packer misses.
A nice side step and Stenger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Packer thuds a left hand into Stenger's body.
Stenger throws a wild body kick that Packer sees coming a mile off.
Packer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Packer throws an off balance right hand
and Stenger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Stenger throws a head kick that Packer semi-blocks.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Packer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stenger to score with a decent uppercut.
Stenger slips under a jab from Packer.
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenger, right into the meat.
Stenger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Packer.
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Packer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stenger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stenger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Packer misses the jab.
Packer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Stenger backs away, Packer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
A big left from Packer misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger slips a jab and a cross from Packer.
Packer scores with a decent looking hook.
Packer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stenger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Packer throws a chopping leg kick but Stenger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stenger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stenger throws a low kick but Packer moves out of range easily.
Stenger slips under a jab from Packer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Packer finds it's target.
Stenger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stenger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Packer throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Stenger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fudd Packer dominated that second round.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Stenger misses.
Stenger misses with a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Stenger scores with a four punch combination!
Packer misses with a leg kick.
Packer throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.
Packer lands a body shot.
Stenger scores with a leg kick.
Packer cracks Stenger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stenger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Packer is out of range and Stenger settles back down.
A good leg kick by Packer.
Packer scores with a nice right hand.
Packer catches Stenger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stenger misses with a leg kick.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packer manages to avoid it.#T1#
Packer punishes Stenger's body with a nice straight punch.
Stenger moves away from the strike by Packer.
Stenger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Packer looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Packer.
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.
Packer is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target.
Packer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenger slips under a jab from Packer.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Packer to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Packer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Packer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Packer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Packer.
Stenger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Packer misses. #T2#
Packer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger misses with a jab to the body
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Stenger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Packer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenger misses with the body kick
and Packer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
Stenger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Packer throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Stenger.
Stenger throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
A big left from Packer misses.
Stenger throws a leg kick
and Stenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer misses with a low kick.
Stenger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Packer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Packer lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer misses with an uppercut. Stenger saw that one coming.
Packer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Packer looks for the body kick but Stenger saw that one coming.
Packer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stenger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Packer throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A punch combination from Stenger misses.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stenger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Packer is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Packer as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Packer.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
Packer tries to move into range but Stenger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Packer is rocked!
Packer bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Stenger comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Packer falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Packer was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aksel Stenger!
Post fight, Aksel Stenger stared into the camera and said 'What did i say last time? Come on, you should stay in gym.'.
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Event:
Just Bleed 19
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Stenger.
Stenger throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Spice fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Stenger counters by clinching up.
Stenger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spice backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stenger lands with a right to the head.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Spice controls the action.
Spice takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stenger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Stenger has clasped his hands together around Spice's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spice gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spice wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Spice gets back to full guard.
Spice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spice lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Spice takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Stenger is controlling Spice's posture.
Spice passes Stenger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stenger punching from the bottom.
Spice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stenger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stenger wants to improve his position but Spice is controlling well.
#T2#
Stenger is looking to control Spice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stenger avoid being mounted?
Stenger wants to improve his position but Spice is controlling well.
Spice passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stenger! #SUB#
Spice wants to finish this one by submission but Stenger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spice. #SUB#
Stenger tries to improve his position but Spice has taken his back! Spice has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stenger tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Spice pushes Stenger away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kimbo Spice!
Kimbo Spice took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Just Bleed 13/12
Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Stenger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Timmermans momentarily.
Timmermans looks for the body kick but Stenger saw that one coming.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Stenger blocks a leg kick.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Stenger checks it.
We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Timmermans tries to land a leg kick but Stenger saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmermans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stenger walks into a straight right hand from Timmermans.
Stenger throws a head kick but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stenger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Timmermans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Stenger.#TD2#
Timmermans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stenger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stenger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stenger tries to get out of the position.
Stenger is trying to keep Timmermans in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Stenger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Timmermans controls the pace.
Stenger wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenger throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
Timmermans misses the shot to the body.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger throws a jab when Timmermans was well out of range.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenger.#T2##TD2#
Stenger gets caught napping as Timmermans dives in and scores a takedown. Stenger manages to retain guard.
Stenger working a defensive guard but Timmermans manages to pass into side control anyway.
Timmermans trying to control the action but Stenger is working from the bottom.
Stenger gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Stenger tries to hold on but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stenger?
Timmermans blocks Stenger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Stenger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Timmermans controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Timmermans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stenger?
Timmermans looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stenger is trying to escape the mount.
Timmermans working Stenger over with strikes here.
Stenger can't escape the position.
Timmermans raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Stenger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Timmermans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Timmermans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Timmermans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stenger is looking to escape.
Timmermans looking to finish Stenger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stenger!
Timmermans working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger wants to control but Timmermans is having none of it.
Stenger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Timmermans on the ground.
Stenger is desperately trying to improve his position but Timmermans has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Timmermans throws a hook but Stenger blocks it.
A combination from Timmermans does no damage.
Stenger throws a low kick but Timmermans moves out of range easily.
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Timmermans is out of range.
Timmermans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stenger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Timmermans blocks a low kick nicely.
Timmermans is looking to slow Stenger down with leg kicks.
Stenger throws a head kick that half lands.
Stenger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Timmermans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Timmermans throws a wild body kick that Stenger sees coming a mile off.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Timmermans.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Stenger scores with a four punch combination!
Stenger fails to land with a series of punches.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Timmermans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Timmermans scores with a kick to the body.
Timmermans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger tried to score with a low kick but Timmermans checks it.
Timmermans throws a leg kick which misses Stenger's front leg but catches the back leg as Stenger tries to avoid it.
Timmermans scores with the left hand. Stenger knows he should have avoided that one.
Timmermans moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Timmermans! But no joy.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans scores with a punch to the head.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger keeps Timmermans at a distance using the push kick.
Timmermans lands with a good body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Timmermans - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Timmermans.
Stenger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Timmermans is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Stenger throws a hook but Timmermans blocks it.
Stenger tries to land a leg kick but Timmermans saw it coming and moves away.
Timmermans tries for a takedown but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenger misses with a kick to the body.
Timmermans flicks out a counter leg kick but Stenger steps away.
Timmermans connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from Timmermans.
Stenger misses with an uppercut.
Stenger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stenger misses with an uppercut.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
Stenger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Stenger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Timmermans avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Stenger misses with a leg kick.
Timmermans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timmermans gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stenger counters with a body kick that stops Timmermans in his tracks momentarily.
Timmermans swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Timmermans. Timmermans obviously looking to wear him down.
Timmermans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenger.
Timmermans drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stenger defends it well.
Stenger throws a big shot that misses.
Timmermans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stenger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Timmermans misses the jab.
Timmermans blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Timmermans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stenger misses with a looping right.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger walks into a stiff left hand from Timmermans.
A shot to the liver by Timmermans. Beautiful body shot.
Stenger throws a low kick but Timmermans moves out of range easily.
Stenger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Timmermans throws an overhand right that lands on Stenger's shoulder, as Stenger tries to avoid the shot.
Stenger thows a leg kick but Timmermans checks it #TD2#
and Timmermans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Timmermans.
Timmermans slips nicely into half guard.
Timmermans lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmermans not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Timmermans connects with a right hand. Stenger shakes it off.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger tries to score with a low kick but Timmermans moves his leg out of the way.
Timmermans avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Stenger dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Stenger slips under a jab from Timmermans.
Timmermans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmermans throws a solid leg kick but Stenger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Timmermans.
Timmermans avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Timmermans drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stenger defends it well.
Timmermans lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stenger will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger throws a leg kick
and Stenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Timmermans.
Stenger throws a lazy right hand but Timmermans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timmermans is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Timmermans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Timmermans digs a good hook to Stenger's body.
#T1#
Timmermans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenger tries to clinch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Stenger gets caught napping as Timmermans dives in and scores a takedown. Stenger manages to retain guard.
Timmermans postures up.
Stenger has momentary wrist control but Timmermans slips an elbow through the middle.
Stenger wants to hit a switch here but Timmermans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stenger there!
Timmermans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Timmermans with the ground and pound from mount.
Timmermans avoids the attempt from Stenger to control.
Stenger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Timmermans lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans controlling the pace for now.
Timmermans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stenger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Timmermans with the ground and pound from mount.
Timmermans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stenger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Timmermans content to control rather than advance.
Timmermans works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Timmermans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Timmermans postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stenger looks a forlorn figure.
Stenger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Timmermans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Timmermans postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stenger looks a forlorn figure.
Stenger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Timmermans controlling his opponent.
Casper Timmermans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stenger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Timmermans controlling the position easily from mount.
Timmermans lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Timmermans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Timmermans misses the jab.
Stenger throws an off balance right hand
and Timmermans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stenger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stenger scores with a nice strike.
Stenger looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Stenger loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Timmermans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans misses with a straight left.
Timmermans connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stenger momentarily.
#ROC2#
Stenger is rocked!
Timmermans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Timmermans. Timmermans obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Timmermans finds it's way round the side to connect with Stenger's head.
Oh Stenger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Timmermans connects with a body shot that sends Stenger's belly button to the back.
Timmermans lands a slapping body shot.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Stenger seems to have got his legs back now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stenger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Timmermans is able to avoid easily.
Timmermans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Timmermans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stenger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Timmermans darts in and clinches Stenger up against the cage.
Timmermans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stenger's efforts to push away.
Timmermans pushes Stenger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Timmermans looking for a takedown.
Stenger trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmermans.
Timmermans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Timmermans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stenger takes a shot to the head.
Timmermans lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Timmermans keeps control of Stenger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger lands a right hand.
Stenger tries to work over Timmermans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenger.
A nice left hand lands by Timmermans.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmermans.
Stenger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Timmermans.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
Timmermans lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Timmermans.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timmermans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Timmermans has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stenger is trying to keep an underhook but Timmermans manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Timmermans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Stenger is trying to control but Timmermans manages to pass to mount!
Timmermans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Timmermans.
Timmermans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stenger is looking to escape.
Timmermans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stenger wants to hold on but Timmermans pushes him away.#T4#
Timmermans lands a big shot there that rocks Stenger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Timmermans lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stenger is squirming around, avoiding Timmermans's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Timmermans lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Timmermans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Timmermans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stenger can't escape the position.
Timmermans content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Stenger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Timmermans scores with a nice strike.
Timmermans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans swings widly with a right hand
and Timmermans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmermans just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Timmermans down.
Stenger lands a head kick!
Stenger misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Timmermans.
Timmermans lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Timmermans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
A big right from Stenger misses.
Timmermans misses with a leg kick.
Stenger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Timmermans cracks Stenger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stenger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stenger lands an overhand right.
Stenger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stenger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Timmermans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timmermans lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Timmermans was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stenger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Timmermans advances to full mount.
Casper Timmermans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Timmermans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stenger tries to lock up and control but Timmermans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Timmermans blocks Stenger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Timmermans prevents Stenger from getting the reversal.
Timmermans content just to control the position here. #T3#
Let's hope that Timmermans has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stenger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stenger throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Stenger wants to hold on but Timmermans pushes him away.
Timmermans controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stenger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmermans controlling the pace for now.
Timmermans avoids the attempt from Stenger to control.
Timmermans controlling from the full mount.
Timmermans is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Timmermans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Timmermans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans is the new middleweight champion!
Casper Timmermans thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Aksel Stenger spoke after the fight, saying 'Wow, what happened? Did I lose to gym rat.. Man im weakling. Quess my career is done'.
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Event:
Just Bleed .
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Redding avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redding drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stenger sprawls and moves away.
Stenger lands a front kick.
Redding lands a really nice looking cross but Stenger seems unphased.
Stenger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redding momentarily.
Stenger works Redding's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Stenger tenderised Redding's leg. Redding is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redding feinted with a counter takedown.
Stenger swings for the body but Redding moves out of range.
Redding drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stenger sprawls and moves away.
Redding definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stenger loads up on a big right hand but Redding slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger scores with a nice head shot.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redding moves away.
Redding changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redding avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Stenger throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Stenger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redding tries to counter with a takedown but Stenger is quick to defend against it.
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenger scores with a hook to the body. Redding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Redding blocks the leg kick.
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redding throws a head kick that misses.
Redding moves out of range of the strikes.
Redding with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stenger to score with a decent uppercut.
Stenger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redding doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redding.
Stenger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Redding.
Stenger tests Redding's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Stenger misses with a straight left.
Redding appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stenger lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Redding.
Redding drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stenger sprawls and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stenger. Redding shrugs it off though.
Stenger has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2#
Stenger moves into the clinch.
Stenger lands a good knee to the midsection. Redding won't want to take too many of those.
A body shot lands from Stenger.
Stenger landing knees to the body.
Redding is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Stenger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redding takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Stenger lands a big head kick that sends Redding tumbling to the mat! Stenger takes a step backwards and waves Redding back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Redding is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Redding has been cut.
Stenger misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Redding is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Redding will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Crack! A monster head kick from Stenger and Redding falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Stenger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aksel Stenger! Aksel Stenger retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Aksel Stenger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joshua Redding spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.
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Event:
Just Bleed 8
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Turtle coming out on top.
Turtle misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Stenger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stenger checks a leg kick.
Stenger misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Stenger misses.
Stenger throws a push kick but Turtle slaps the foot to one side.
Turtle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turtle misses with a looping left.
Turtle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Turtle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stenger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stenger misses with the body kick
and Turtle counters with a straight right hand.
Turtle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Turtle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turtle.
Stenger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turtle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turtle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turtle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenger throws out the jab.
Turtle misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Turtle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Stenger misses with an uppercut. Turtle saw that one coming.
Turtle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turtle manages to avoid it.
Turtle lands with a hook. Stenger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turtle looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
Turtle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turtle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turtle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turtle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turtle throws a low kick, looking for Stenger's leg but Stenger calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Stenger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stenger blocks a low kick nicely.
Stenger tries to counter by clinching up but Turtle breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Turtle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenger.#CL#
Stenger rushes Turtle and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stenger effectively controlling the action here.
Turtle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Stenger breaks from the clinch.
Turtle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stenger throws an overhand right that lands on Turtle's shoulder, as Turtle tries to avoid the shot.
Mister Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turtle scores with a punch to the head.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turtle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turtle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turtle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Turtle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turtle throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Stenger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turtle throws a leg kick #CL#
and Stenger counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Stenger lands a good knee to the midsection. Turtle won't want to take too many of those.
Turtle looking to throw knees to the head but Stenger is blocking nicely.
Stenger pushes Turtle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turtle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stenger prevents a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Turtle back against the cage.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turtle misses with an elbow over the top.
Stenger lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Stenger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stenger throws a series of punches but Turtle avoids them all with ease.
Turtle misses with a low kick.#CL#
Turtle gets tackled into the cage by Stenger. Stenger maintains the clinch.
Stenger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Stenger manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger misses with a body kick.
Stenger takes a swing at Turtle's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Stenger.
Stenger is looking to counter the offense by Turtle and move into the clinch.
Nice shot by Turtle.#T4#
Turtle throws a head kick that misses.
Turtle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stenger is looking to wear down Turtle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters circling a little - Stenger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turtle throws a leg kick but Stenger checks it.
Stenger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turtle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turtle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Stenger.
Turtle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turtle works over Stenger's head and body with a nice combination.
Stenger checks the leg kick.
Stenger sizes up Turtle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turtle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenger misses with a wild combination.
Stenger throws a poor cross that misses
and Turtle counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Turtle gets tackled into the cage by Stenger. Stenger maintains the clinch.
Turtle misses with an elbow strike.
Stenger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turtle's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stenger.
Stenger lands a body punch.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger landing knees to the body.
Turtle throws an elbow but it misses.
Stenger is trying to drag Turtle to the mat but Turtle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stenger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Turtle.
A knee to the head by Stenger.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger is leaning against Turtle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turtle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Turtle is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Stenger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stenger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turtle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Stenger darts in and clinches Turtle up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stenger.
Stenger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turtle backwards.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turtle can do to turn this around?
Stenger lands an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turtle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stenger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turtle stops a takedown attempt from Stenger.
Turtle misses with a body punch.
Stenger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turtle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stenger lands a hook that snaps the head of Turtle backwards.
Stenger connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Stenger lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenger.
Stenger lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Stenger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Stenger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Turtle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turtle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stenger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turtle scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Stenger gets a clinch. #BC#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turtle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Turtle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stenger throws a body kick that misses
and Turtle counters with a straight right hand.
Stenger throws a head kick but Turtle moves out of range.
Turtle slips a jab from Stenger.
The fighters circling - Turtle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Turtle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turtle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turtle.
A low kick from Stenger misses
and Stenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turtle feints and then cracks Stenger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenger down. #T3#
Stenger lands with a straight right. Turtle didn't see that one coming.
Turtle misses with a double jab.
Stenger tries to clinch up but Turtle circles away and keeps his distance.
Stenger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turtle throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Stenger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turtle just manages to avoid it.
Stenger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turtle's sensitive parts.
Turtle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stenger is out of range and Turtle settles back down.
Stenger tries to counter by clinching up but Turtle breaks away and moves out of range.
Turtle misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Stenger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stenger.
Turtle takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Mister Turtle has been cut.
Stenger scores with a shoulder strike.
Stenger lands a shot to the body.
Turtle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stenger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stenger. #BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Stenger.#T4#
Stenger is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Turtle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stenger misses with a low kick. #CL#
Stenger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stenger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stenger lands a hook that snaps the head of Turtle backwards.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Turtle.
Stenger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turtle gets underhooks to prevent Stenger's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aksel Stenger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turtle tries a knee to the head but Stenger blocks it.
Stenger crunches a lovely knee into Turtle's ribcage.
Stenger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turtle backwards. #BC#
Stenger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Stenger. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice cross by Stenger.
Stenger misses the jab.
Turtle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenger.
Turtle tries a quick counter leg kick but Stenger is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mister Turtle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Stenger misses with a hook. Turtle ducked under it nicely.
Turtle is looking to chop away at Stenger's legs.
A jab from Stenger misses.
Stenger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turtle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stenger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stenger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turtle is able to avoid easily.
Stenger tries to land a front kick but Turtle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stenger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turtle misses with an uppercut.
Turtle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle tried to score with a low kick but Stenger checks it.
Stenger throwing a counter right hand but Turtle manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turtle.
Stenger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stenger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turtle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turtle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenger. Stenger obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Stenger checks a low kick from Turtle.#CL#
Stenger clinches up with Turtle and pushes him back against the cage.
Stenger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turtle's face.
Stenger misses with a knee strike.
Aksel Stenger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turtle's elbow.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turtle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turtle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stenger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turtle backwards.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turtle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stenger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turtle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turtle looks to land a combination but Stenger avoids it well.
Turtle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger backing away here, and Turtle unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Turtle unleashes a big counter combination but Stenger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stenger blocks a jab.#T2#
Turtle throws a leg kick which misses Stenger's front leg but catches the back leg as Stenger tries to avoid it.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger scores with a jab. Turtle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turtle blocks a low kick nicely.
Turtle throws a leg kick but Stenger moved away.
It looked like Stenger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turtle.
Stenger slips under a jab.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stenger throws a jab when Turtle was well out of range.
No joy there for Stenger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turtle thumps Stenger with a low kick.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Turtle is out of range.
Turtle misses with a low kick.
Stenger misses the jab.
Turtle connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Turtle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stenger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stenger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Turtle down.
Stenger takes a swing at Turtle's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Stenger rushes Turtle and presses him up against the cage.
Stenger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turtle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stenger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenger lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Stenger.
Stenger lands a knee to the head.
Turtle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
Stenger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Come on Stenger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turtle misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Turtle misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Stenger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turtle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turtle misses with an uppercut.
Turtle slips under a jab from Stenger.
Turtle throws a head kick but Stenger moves out of range.
Turtle connects with a looping right hand.
Turtle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stenger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turtle is out of range and Stenger settles back down.
Stenger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turtle lands a jab to the head.
Turtle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stenger misses with a body shot
and Turtle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turtle manages to avoid it.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turtle.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mister Turtle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Stenger misses with a body kick.
Turtle avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Turtle misses with a leg kick.
Stenger throws a head kick but Turtle moves out of range.
Stenger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turtle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stenger misses with a left hand
and Turtle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turtle throws a head kick but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Turtle throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Stenger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stenger.
Stenger pushes Turtle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stenger'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stenger is leaning against Turtle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turtle throws an elbow that misses.
Stenger blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Turtle throws an elbow but it misses.
Turtle misses with a knee strike.
Turtle takes a shot to the head.
Turtle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stenger blocks it with crossed arms.
Stenger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turtle is trying to break free.#BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turtle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Stenger misses.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Turtle lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stenger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turtle misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stenger.
Stenger lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stenger landing knees to the head.
Turtle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turtle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stenger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stenger scores with a shot to the side of Turtle's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stenger.
Stenger with a knee to the head.
Turtle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stenger blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Stenger lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Turtle is looking for a triangle but Stenger pushes his legs off easily.
Stenger trying to control the position from guard on top but Turtle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenger throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenger is working Turtle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Stenger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stenger is looking to work some ground and pound but Turtle has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turtle is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Turtle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turtle has managed to get both his arms back between Stenger's legs - danger averted.
Turtle is looking to work some ground and pound but Stenger has wrist control.
Turtle stays in close to Stenger's body and controls the position.
Stenger wants to sweep but no luck.
Turtle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turtle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turtle trying to control but Stenger is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Stenger controls Turtle momentarily but Turtle frees himself.
Stenger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Turtle is trying to control the position but Stenger postures up.
Turtle pulls Stenger in close to prevent any damage.
Turtle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stenger throwing strikes from guard but Turtle blocks nicely.
Stenger stopping the sweep attempt from Turtle.
Turtle wants to improve his position but instead Stenger has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger had his way with Mister Turtle in that round.
The cut man is working on Mister Turtle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Turtle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenger.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Turtle misses with a head kick.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turtle.
Stenger looks for the body kick but Turtle saw that one coming.
Turtle lands with an overhand left.
Turtle misses with a double jab.
Stenger connects with a body shot that sends Turtle's belly button to the back.
Stenger connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Turtle.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Turtle.
A low kick from Turtle misses
and Stenger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenger swings for the body but Turtle moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger keeps Turtle at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Turtle does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Turtle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stenger throws a jab when Turtle was well out of range.
Stenger moves out of range of the leg kick from Turtle.
Turtle misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Stenger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenger pushes Turtle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turtle takes a shot to the head.
Turtle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stenger goes for a takedown attempt but Turtle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turtle blocks the body kick.
Stenger missing with a left hand there. Turtle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turtle blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Turtle.
A little jabbing left from Turtle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Stenger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turtle connects with the punch.
Turtle moves out of range as Stenger throws a body kick.
Turtle connects with a leg kick. Stenger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Turtle.
Stenger dips to his left and cracks Turtle with an uppercut!
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turtle moves away.
Stenger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turtle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mister Turtle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger throws a shot from downtown. Turtle moves away and avoids it.
Turtle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stenger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turtle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stenger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turtle misses with a straight left.
Turtle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stenger.#T3#
Turtle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenger on the side of the head.
Stenger is looking to slow Turtle down with leg kicks.
Turtle works the jab nicely.
Turtle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stenger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenger swings for the body but Turtle moves out of range.
Stenger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stenger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenger.
A punch lands to the side of Stenger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turtle checks the leg kick.
Turtle moves away from the strike by Stenger. #CL#
Stenger forces Turtle back against the cage and clinches.
Turtle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stenger lands a knee to the head.
Turtle takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger is struggling to control the position.
Aksel Stenger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turtle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turtle misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stenger lands a knee to the head.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stenger blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Stenger breaks from the clinch.
Stenger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turtle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stenger.
Stenger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turtle in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stenger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
Aksel Stenger retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Aksel Stenger 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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#R1#
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stenger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kenway is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stenger digs a good body shot into Kenway 's ribs.
Stenger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kenway 's head.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenway takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stenger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stenger jabs Kenway right on the nose. Kenway blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stenger connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Kenway rushes Stenger and presses him up against the cage.
Kenway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kenway working hard to break the clinch.
Kenway has had enough of the clinch but Stenger keeps him there for the moment.
Stenger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kenway 's efforts to push away.
Kenway has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stenger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Kenway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stenger.
Kenway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stenger scores with a knee to the head.
Kenway is trying to push Stenger away but Stenger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kenway takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenway moves forwards but Stenger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stenger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway fails with the takedown.
Kenway looks winded!#T2#
Stenger scores with a body shot.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. Kenway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stenger lands an overhand right.
Stenger connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Stenger lands a big head kick that sends Kenway tumbling to the mat! Stenger takes a step backwards and waves Kenway back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Kenway is rocked!
Stenger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenway at a distance.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
As Kenway backs away, Stenger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stenger.
Kenway lands a right hook to the body.
Stenger throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stenger!
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Stenger lands a leg kick that knocks Kenway off balance momentarily.
Kenway dives in for a single leg takedown but Stenger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stenger.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.
Stenger lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kenway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stenger defends well and Kenway ends up having to push Stenger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Connor Kenway .
Stenger lands a really nice looking cross but Kenway seems unphased.
Stenger works Kenway 's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger lands an overhand right.
Stenger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Stenger catches Kenway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kenway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stenger circles away quickly and effectively.
Stenger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stenger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kenway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stenger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD#
Stenger cracks Kenway with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kenway looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stenger finish him?
Kenway is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him?
Stenger dances in with a quick combination. Kenway is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Stenger snaps Kenway 's head back. Kenway stumbles backwards against the cage. Stenger steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kenway 's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kenway just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aksel Stenger!
Aksel Stenger is the new middleweight champion!
Aksel Stenger 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:
Just Bleed 3
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Redding.
A head kick from Stenger lands but Redding takes it in his stride.
Joshua Redding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redding looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
Stenger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stenger scores with a shot to the body.
Stenger scores with a kick to the body.
Stenger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stenger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Redding lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenger off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redding throws a wild body kick that Stenger sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Stenger has knocked Redding down with a huge combo! Stenger steps away and waves a wobbly Redding back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Redding is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenger.
Redding is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him?
Stenger seems to be stalking Redding here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Redding drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aksel Stenger!
A very excited looking Aksel Stenger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Joshua Redding was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.
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Event:
DFC 15: Reid vs. Hunt
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Stenger gets tackled into the cage by Packer. Packer maintains the clinch.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Packer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Packer down.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Packer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stenger.
Stenger scores with a spinning back kick!
Stenger slips a jab and a cross from Packer.
Packer tries to clinch there but Stenger circles away.
Stenger throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Stenger sets himself, and Packer steps forward looking for the clinch! Stenger avoids it this time.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Stenger finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Packer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Packer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stenger backs up against the cage.
#T1#
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Stenger circles away.
Stenger throws a counter high kick but Packer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Packer blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger dips to his left and cracks Packer with an uppercut!
Stenger misses with a kick to the body.
Packer throws a counter combo.
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Packer backs away, Stenger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger thuds his right hand into Packer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Packer throws a one two combo.
Packer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stenger's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stenger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Packer's sensitive parts. #T2#
Stenger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Packer under the eye.
Stenger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Packer drives through and clinches with Stenger against the cage.
#BC#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Packer throws a good cross that connects.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stenger.
Stenger ducks right into an uppercut from Packer.
A good leg kick by Packer.
Stenger takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Packer was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.#CL2#
Packer clinches.
Good body shot from Stenger.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow. #T3#
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
Packer scores with a hook to the body.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Packer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stenger up against the cage.
Packer misses with some punches.
A short right from Stenger.
Packer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
Stenger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Packer is defending well for now.
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer lands a right hand. #T4#
Stenger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenger controls his hands.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stenger backwards. #BC#
Stenger manages to break the clinch.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Packer throws out the jab.
Packer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stenger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Packer blocks the low kick.
Stenger scores with a punch to the head.
Packer blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Crunch! Stenger slams his shin into Packer's torso.
Stenger cracks Packer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger digs a good body shot into Packer's ribs.
Stenger looks to land a combination but Packer avoids it well.
Stenger sets himself, and Packer steps forward looking for the clinch! Stenger avoids it this time.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stenger misses the jab.
Packer wants to counter the offense by Stenger and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stenger is looking to counter punch.
Stenger is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stenger, as that shot connected.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Stenger.
Stenger throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Packer counters by moving into the clinch.
Stenger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stenger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger digs a right hand into Packer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Packer's gas tank.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Packer can do to turn this around?
Packer prevents a body shot from Stenger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Packer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Packer lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Stenger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fudd Packer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Packer avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Packer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Packer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenger controls his hands.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger takes a shot to the head.
Stenger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Packer pushes Stenger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stenger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Packer as the two fighters clinch.
Stenger letting Packer take a breather here.
Packer misses with a body punch.
Stenger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Packer pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Packer avoids the damage to the body.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Stenger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Packer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Packer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stenger.
Packer misses with a punch to the body.
Packer stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Stenger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3##BC#
Stenger breaks from the clinch.
Fudd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Packer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Packer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stenger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Packer moves into range and clinches up with Stenger.
A nice left hand lands by Packer.
Packer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stenger working Packer over with knees to the body.
Packer is breathing heavily.
Packer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Packer avoids it.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Packer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Packer has Stenger pressed against the cage.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Packer stalling in the clinch but Stenger improves position.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Packer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger looking to slow down the pace here.
Stenger scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Packer is rocked!
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him?
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer seems to have recovered his senses.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stenger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Packer has Stenger pressed against the cage, preventing Stenger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stenger loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Stenger misses with a straight left.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Packer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Packer closes the distance and pushes Stenger back into the cage.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but Packer blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Stenger trying to control the position but instead, Packer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stenger into the cage.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Stenger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Packer.
Stenger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Packer tries a body shot but Stenger blocks it.
#BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Packer tries to clinch but Stenger moves out of range.
Packer moves out of range of the body kick.
Packer is looking for the big counter here.
Stenger motions for Packer to come forward. Stenger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stenger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packer manages to avoid it.
Packer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stenger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Packer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Packer tries to clinch but Stenger moves out of range.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Stenger drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Packer right on the button. Packer goes down! Stenger follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Stenger gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aksel Stenger!
An intense looking Aksel Stenger took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Your performance was just sad. Should have won me easily with that much of training, but guess you belong to just gym. '.
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Event:
DFC 12: Vachon vs. Livre
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauletty.
A little jabbing left from Stenger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pauletty blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pauletty fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Stenger moves into the clinch.
Pauletty has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Pauletty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Pauletty has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pauletty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stenger breaks from the clinch.
Stenger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Pauletty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pauletty misses the shot to the body.
Pauletty misses with a hook.
Pauletty misses with a hook. Stenger ducked under it nicely.
Pauletty lands a nice looking body shot.
Pauletty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Pauletty.#T1#
A nice combination there by Stenger.
Pauletty loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
Pauletty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stenger scores with a push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauletty. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pauletty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Pauletty throws the left hand but Stenger avoids the punch easily.
Pauletty misses with an uppercut.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger digs a good body shot into Pauletty's ribs.
Stenger avoids the body shot from Pauletty.
Stenger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stenger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger works Pauletty's body with a nice hook.
Pauletty throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Stenger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pauletty! Stenger lets Pauletty back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Pauletty is rocked!
Pauletty is breathing heavily.
Stenger connects with a body shot that sends Pauletty's belly button to the back.
Oh Pauletty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenger 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.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stenger grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Pauletty takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Stenger cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aksel Stenger!
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Event:
Lumpinee 18
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
McStoner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McStoner lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenger is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from McStoner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McStoner is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McStoner drives through and clinches with Stenger against the ropes.
McStoner blocking some punches.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but McStoner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger wants to get back to striking at distance but McStoner won't allow it.
#BC#
Stenger breaks the clinch.
Stenger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stenger throws a series of punches but McStoner avoids them all with ease.
Stenger is looking to slow McStoner down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger throws a hook but McStoner blocks it.#CL2#
McStoner moves into the clinch.
Stenger misses with a knee strike.
McStoner blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from McStoner. #T1#
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McStoner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stengers head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McStoner blocks it with crossed arms.
McStoner misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenger throws a nice looking combination but McStoner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McStoner tries to counter with a clinch but Stenger shakes him off and moves away.
McStoner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenger can pounce on him.
#CL2#
McStoner has closed the distance and engaged Stenger in a clinch.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by McStoner.
McStoner misses with the head strike.
Stenger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McStoner backwards.
A hook to the body from McStoner.
McStoner gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McStoner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStoner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McStoner.
A left hand lands to the body for McStoner.
#T2#
McStoner avoiding damage as Stenger throws knees to the body.
McStoner throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
McStoner misses with a punch to the body.
McStoner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stenger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McStoner can turn it around.
McStoner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McStoner struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenger controls his hands.
McStoner throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McStoner avoids it.
McStoner lands with a short shot to the head.
Stenger missing with knees to the body.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but McStoner blocks with his arms.
McStoner swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
McStoner misses with a body punch.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stenger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger missing with knees to the body.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McStoner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from McStoner. #BC#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Stenger misses its intended target.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
McStoner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stenger, pushing him back against the ropes.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
McStoner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but McStoner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
A short right from McStoner.
McStoner lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Stenger missing with knees to the body.
Stenger takes a shot to the head.
McStoner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenger is trying to break the clinch but McStoner is controlling him.
McStoner prevents a body shot from Stenger.
McStoner misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from McStoner.
Stenger is breathing heavily.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but McStoner avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the ropes.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger tries to work over McStoner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McStoner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McStoner.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger takes a shot to the head.
McStoner has Stenger pressed against the ropes, preventing Stenger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McStoner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
McStoner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger is trying to break the clinch but McStoner is controlling him.
McStoner 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.
Duke McStoner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stenger misses with a body punch
and McStoner counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Stenger goes down! Will Stenger beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Duke McStoner!
Duke McStoner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Lumpinee 15
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Stenger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stenger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nostredame.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nostredame throws out a leg kick but Stenger moves out of range and Nostredame only half commits.
Stenger avoids the head kick by Nostredame.
Nostredame seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nostredame gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nostredame misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger takes a swing at Nostredame's ribcage but misses.
Stenger lands a front kick.
Nostredame throws a head kick but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Stenger moves into range and clinches up with Nostredame.
Stenger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nostredame blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nostredame.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Nostredame.
#BC2#
Stenger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stenger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nostredame. That did some damage!
Nostredame just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Stenger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nostredame.
Nostredame scores with a body shot.
Stenger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Nostredame is just out of range.
Nostredame tries to counter by clinching up but Stenger breaks away and moves out of range.
Nostredame misses with a wild combination.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nostredame manages to avoid it.
Nostredame's corner calls for a 1-2. Nostredame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stenger tries to clinch there but Nostredame circles away.
Stenger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nostredame.
Stenger avoids the head kick by Nostredame.
#CL2#
Stenger moves into the clinch.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Nostredame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nostredame connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Nostredame lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stenger takes a step back to recover.
A swing and a miss from Stenger.
A big right from Nostredame misses.
Stenger throws a wild body kick that Nostredame sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Nostredame misses
and Stenger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nostredame really felt that one!#CL2#
Stenger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nostredame misses with the head strike.
Nostredame avoiding damage as Stenger throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Nostredame escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nostredame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Stenger throws a push kick but Nostredame slaps the foot to one side.
Nostredame misses the shot to the body.
Nostredame dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stenger. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nostredame plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nostredame.
Nostredame avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Nostredame uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Nostredame tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stenger manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Nostredame dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nostredame throws a sloppy head kick and Stenger moves out of range easily.
Stenger throws a wild body kick that Nostredame sees coming a mile off.
Nostredame throws a leg kick but Stenger moved away.
Stenger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nostredame moves away.
Nostredame lands a nice looking body kick.
Nostredame jabs at Stenger's body.
Stenger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Stenger clinches.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nostredame throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger trying to land knees to the body.
Stenger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nostredame lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Stenger. #T1#
Nostredame throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nostredame tries to work over Stenger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nostredame blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Nostredame lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aksel Stenger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stenger misses with a knee strike.
Nostredame doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nostredame has had enough of the clinch but Stenger keeps him there for the moment.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Nostredame controls his hands.
Stenger cracks Nostredame with a nice body shot.
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger scores with a shot to the side of Nostredame's head. #T2#
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Nostredame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stenger has him pressed against the ropes.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Nostredame controls his hands.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Nostredame controls his hands.
Nostredame throws a head punch that misses.
Nostredame tries to circle away but Stenger has him pinned against the ropes.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nostredame misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nostredame looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nostredame goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stenger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Stenger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Stenger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nostredame misses with a punch to the body.
Nostredame blocking some punches.
Nostredame struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenger controls his hands.
Stenger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Nostredame controls the action.
Stenger working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nostredame tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Nostredame back against the ropes.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger lands with a short shot to the head.
Stenger lands with a left to the head.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nostredame has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Stenger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nostredame is defending well for now.
Stenger tries a body shot but Nostredame blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Stenger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nostredame.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Stenger.
Stenger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Michel Nostredame is winning the standup battle so far.
Nostredame looks to throw a body kick
and Stenger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nostredame misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nostredame takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stenger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nostredame swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenger.
Nostredame throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Stenger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stenger.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Nostredame moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stenger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nostredame misses with a body kick.
Nostredame lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nostredame gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stenger.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nostredame with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stenger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stenger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nostredame tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stenger manages to circle out of the way.
Nostredame slips under a jab.
Stenger with a hook.
Nostredame looks to throw the jab but Stenger is out of range.
Stenger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nostredame rather than just go for the knockout.
Nostredame missing with a left hand there. Stenger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nostredame fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stenger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stenger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aksel Stenger thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Lumpinee 13
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Stenger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Napapa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stenger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Napapa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Stenger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stenger connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Stenger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Napapa fails to land.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Stenger breaks from the clinch.
Napapa is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Stenger takes the fight into the clinch.
Stenger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger working aggressively here.
Stenger lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Napapa controls the action.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Napapa lands a body punch. #T1#
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Napapa avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the ropes.
Napapa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Napapa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Napapa.
Napapa lands with a light punch inside.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Napapa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but Napapa blocks with his arms.
Napapa wants to stall.
Napapa tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Napapa back against the ropes.
Stenger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Stenger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Napapa manages to avoid it.
Napapa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Stenger has Napapa up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger. #T2#
Stenger blocking some punches.
Stenger pushes Napapa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger cracks Napapa with a nice body shot.
Napapa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Napapa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Napapa.
Stenger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Napapa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Napapa.
Napapa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Napapa misses with the head strike.
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Napapa avoids the damage to the body.
Napapa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Napapa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger working aggressively here.
Stenger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stenger avoids a kick to the body.
Stenger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stenger throws a head kick but Napapa moves out of range.
Stenger connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenger looks to land a body kick but Napapa moved away.
Napapa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Napapa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stenger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Napapa looks for the body kick but Stenger saw that one coming.
Napapa blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Napapa is looking to counter punch.
Stenger throws a hook to the side of Napapa's head but Napapa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Napapa.
Napapa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Napapa throws a leg kick but Stenger sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napapa moves away.
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Napapa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stenger feints and then cracks Napapa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Napapa down.
Napapa lands a nice looking body kick.
Napapa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenger.
Napapa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.#T1##CL2#
Stenger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger lands with a left to the head.
Stenger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Napapa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger lands an uppercut.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Napapa. #BC2#
Stenger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aksel Stenger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Napapa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stenger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Napapa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stenger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Stenger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenger misses with a combination
and Napapa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Napapa.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Napapa misses the target.
Stenger cracks Napapa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Napapa lands with a hook. Stenger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stenger thuds his right hand into Napapa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Napapa throws a big shot that misses.
Stenger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Napapa blocks a jab.
Stenger misses with a double jab
and Napapa counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Stenger misses.
Napapa is looking to slow Stenger down with leg kicks.
Napapa walks into a stiff left hand from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Napapa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stenger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stenger clobbers Napapa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stenger throws a combination. Napapa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stenger looks to land a body kick but Napapa moved away.
Stenger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stenger throws a front kick aimed at Napapa's knee but Napapa avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Napapa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Napapa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stenger tries to clinch
and Napapa counters with an inside leg kick.
Stenger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Napapa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Napapa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stenger is out of range and Napapa settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Napapa.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Napapa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenger can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Napapa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Napapa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger tries to clinch there but Napapa circles away.
Stenger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Napapa checks a low kick from Stenger.
A nice combination there by Napapa.
Stenger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Napapa misses with an uppercut.
Stenger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Stenger drives through and clinches with Napapa against the ropes.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Napapa tries to break free but Stenger pushes him back against the ropes.
Stenger works on Napapa's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Napapa.
Napapa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Napapa has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Stenger trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Napapa.
Napapa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stenger as Napapa tries to tie him up.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Napapa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Napapa has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Thaksin Napapa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Napapa fails to land.
Napapa working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Napapa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Napapa looking to stall.
Stenger looking to throw knees to the head but Napapa is blocking nicely.
Napapa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Napapa prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Napapa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napapa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Napapa throws a wild body kick that Stenger sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aksel Stenger.
Well Stenger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
A relieved looking Aksel Stenger 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:
Lumpinee 11
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Leen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stenger lands a nice looking body kick.
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Leen is out of range.
Leen thinks about the counter body kick.
Leen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leen throws a wild body kick that Stenger sees coming a mile off.
Stenger avoids the head kick by Leen.
#CL#
Stenger clinches up with Leen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leen looking to stall.
Leen throws an elbow that misses.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but Leen blocks with his arms.
Leen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger lands a nice knee to the body.
Stenger blocks the elbow strike.
Stenger pushes Leen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Stenger misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger. #BC#
Stenger manages to break the clinch.
Stenger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leen.
Leen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses
and Leen counters with a solid body kick.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Leen.
Stenger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Stenger misses.
Stenger checks the leg kick.
Leen throws a solid leg kick but Stenger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leen.
Leen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stenger lands a nice looking body kick.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stenger blocks it well.
Leen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stenger.#CL#
Stenger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Stenger tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC2#
Leen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Stenger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donk. Stenger catches Leen right on the button with a cross.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stenger blocks it well.
Stenger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stenger is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Leen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Stenger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Leen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Stenger breaks from the clinch.
Stenger throws a lazy head kick
and Leen counters with a body kick that stops Stenger in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stenger tries to land a front kick but Leen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenger, right into the meat.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leen can pounce on him.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leen can do to turn this around?
Leen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Leen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stenger takes a swing at Leen's ribcage but misses.
Stenger throws a leg kick that misses.
Leen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Stenger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Leen prevents a body shot from Stenger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leen misses with an elbow over the top.
Leen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stenger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stenger managing to block the knees to the body from Leen.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Stenger tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Leen.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Stenger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leen misses with a body kick.
Stenger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Leen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Stenger takes the fight into the clinch.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leen.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Leen avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the ropes.
Stenger tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Leen blocks an uppercut.
Stenger landing knees to the body.
Leen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stenger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Leen controls his hands.
Leen is trying to maintain a safe position but Stenger gets an underhook and turns Leen into the ropes.
Leen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stenger avoids it.
Stenger tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leen looking to slow down the pace here.
Leen missing with knees to the body.
Stenger scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Stenger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stenger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leen throws the kick towards the body but Stenger avoids it.
Leen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStenger.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leen manages to avoid it.#CL#
Stenger forces Leen back against the ropes and clinches.
Leen looking to slow down the pace here.
Leen prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Jim Leen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stenger avoiding damage as Leen throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leen managing to block the knees to the body from Stenger.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Leen avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the ropes.
Leen is trying to force a seperation but Stenger has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Stenger as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Leen managing to block the knees to the body from Stenger.
Leen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stenger is defending well for now.
Stenger lands a body shot.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leen prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger missing with knees to the body.
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Leen avoids the damage to the body.
Leen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Stenger. #BC#
Stenger manages to break the clinch.
Stenger looks to land a combination but Leen avoids it well.
Leen throws a head kick but Stenger moves out of range.
#T2#
Stenger misses with a straight right.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Leen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Leen throws a head kick that misses.
Leen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stenger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leen connects with a leg kick. Stenger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leen throws a push kick but Stenger slaps the foot to one side.
Stenger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger blocks the body kick.
Stenger tries to clinch but Leen moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leen is looking to chop away at Stenger's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Stenger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stenger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leen will feel that in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stenger 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
A relieved looking Aksel Stenger 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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Lumpinee 9
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McStoner tries to work over Stenger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McStoner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McStoner can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
Stenger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by McStoner.
McStoner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McStoner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from McStoner.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Stenger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McStoner.
McStoner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McStoner is defending well for now.
McStoner blocking some punches.
McStoner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
McStoner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from McStoner on the inside.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McStoner avoids it.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McStoner leaning against his opponent.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but McStoner avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the ropes.
McStoner scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
McStoner lands an uppercut.
Stenger prevents a body shot from McStoner.
A right hook to the body lands for McStoner.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as McStoner controls his hands.
McStoner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stenger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by McStoner.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger working aggressively here.
#T2#
McStoner scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
A nice left hand lands by McStoner.
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!
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as McStoner controls the action.
Stenger tries a body shot but McStoner blocks it.
McStoner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McStoner.
McStoner lands a body punch.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
McStoner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stengers head.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McStoner avoids it.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
McStoner lands a body shot.
Stenger missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, McStoner scores with a nice short uppercut.
McStoner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as McStoner controls his hands.
Stenger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McStoner is defending well for now.
Stenger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McStoner stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke McStoner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and McStoner moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by McStoner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McStoner.
Stenger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McStoner to counter with a crisp jab.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger throws a lazy head kick
letting McStoner counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Stenger is rocked!
BAM! McStoner delivers a spinning backfist that drops Stenger like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Duke McStoner!
After the fight, Duke McStoner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Aksel Stenger was interviewed post fight and said 'My manager don't own plane and he out me in cheap class in plane, but propably would have Lost this anyway.. See ya'll next time!'.
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