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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stokes. #ES2#
Ortz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Stokes gets caught napping as Ortz dives in and scores a takedown. Stokes manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortz working some strikes from top position.
Ortz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stokes is keeping the position for now.
Ortz lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stokes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stokes's guard. #T1#
Ortz is pressing down on Stokes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stokes is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ortz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stokes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ortz has cracked it and Stokes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ortz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stephen Ortz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Ito gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stokes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ito keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Ito is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stokes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ito pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ito drives through and clinches with Stokes against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stokes tries to circle away but Ito has him pinned against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Ito works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stokes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ito controlling from the top position.
Ito works over Stokes with some ground and pound from guard.
Ito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ito wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving. #T2#
Stokes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ito looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ito throws a body punch but Stokes moves out of range. #TD#
Stokes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ito misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Stokes controlling the position.
Ito can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Stokes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Stokes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ito, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Ito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ito is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Stokes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ito tries to clinch but Stokes moves out of range. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stokes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ito swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Ito 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.
Ito is stalling in the full guard.
Ito trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kubo Ito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ito throws a body kick that misses.
Stokes avoids the head kick by Ito.
Ito just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStokes.
Kubo Ito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ito drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ito slips nicely into half guard.
Ito trying to control from Stokes's half guard. Stokes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet but Ito is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Ito throws a strike but Stokes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Stokes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Stokes drops back looking for a leg! Ito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ito manages to kick Stokes off! Stokes jumps back into Ito's guard. #SUB2#
Ito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stokes defends it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ito seems keen to control Stokes's posture.
Stokes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ito controlling Stokes's posture. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ito drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Stokes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ito has had enough of the clinch but Stokes keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Ito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Ito closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stokes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Ito decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Ito shoots in and bounces Stokes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ito slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Ito decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stokes, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kubo Ito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Stokes gets caught napping as Ito dives in and scores a takedown. Stokes manages to retain guard.
Ito tries to stand but Stokes is controlling from the bottom.
Ito looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Ito stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ito scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ito is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Stokes is trying to stand up here but Ito is controlling him well.
Ito is controlling the pace.
Ito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stokes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stokes wants to improve his position but Ito is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ito trying to control the action but Stokes is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ito trying to control from Stokes's half guard. Stokes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU2#
Ito stands up from Stokes's guard - Ito perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Stokes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ito manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ito manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Ito is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stokes can't fight it off and eventually Ito manages to take the fight to the floor. Stokes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Stokes pushes Ito off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Ito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ito tries to stall but Stokes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stokes tries to score a body lock takedown but Ito shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4##BC2#
Ito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stokes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stokes goes for a double leg but Ito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ito continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ito closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Ito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stokes, who protects the arm well.
Ito is looking to take a break and control but Stokes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kubo Ito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ito 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kubo Ito!
In his post fight interview, Kubo Ito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Stokes moves into range and clinches up with Tadala.#TD2#
Tadala works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Stokes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tadala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tadala 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadala throws a strike but Stokes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES2#
Tadala has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stokes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Tadala gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stokes wants to control but Tadala is keeping busy.
Stokes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tadala is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Stokes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tadala pulls his head out easily.
Tadala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB2#
Tadala is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tadala wants to free his trapped foot but Stokes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Tadala closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tadala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stokes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tadala laying and praying for a moment but Stokes takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Tadala stalling.
Stokes is not content to let Tadala control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tadala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stokes's head.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tadala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stokes defending well though. #SUB2#
Tadala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stokes defends it well.
Stokes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Tadala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tadala lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Stokes wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dayo Tadala 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.
#R2#
A punch combination from Tadala misses.
Stokes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Huey Stokes has been cut.#TD2#
Tadala fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stokes to the ground. Tadala is now in Stokes's guard.#ES#
Stokes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Tadala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Tadala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stokes to the mat! Stokes manages to get full guard.
Stokes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tadala.
Tadala looking to pass the guard.
Stokes looking for a sweep. Not yet Stokes, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Stokes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tadala. #SU2#
Tadala decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stokes, up you get! #TD2#
Tadala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stokes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tadala is in Stokes's guard.
Stokes trying to strike off his back.
Tadala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tadala throwing strikes from guard but Stokes blocks nicely.
Tadala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB2#
Tadala goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stokes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tadala but great work by Stokes.
Stokes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tadala parries the strikes from Stokes easily there. Stokes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tadala to escape.
#SU#
Stokes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Tadala throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stokes was covering up waiting for the punch and Tadala finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Stokes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tadala has picked Stokes up and slammed him! Stokes can't keep hold of the triangle and Tadala manages to pass to side control!#T3##SUB2#
Tadala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tadala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tadala looking to control but instead Stokes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Stokes is staying active underneath Tadala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tadala not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tadala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tadala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tadala throwing shots but Stokes is blocking nicely.
Tadala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stokes is not content to let Tadala control the position.
Stokes is in trouble now - Tadala has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dayo Tadala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Huey Stokes'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tadala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stokes to the mat! Stokes manages to get full guard.
Tadala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tadala wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadala wants to pass the guard but Stokes is keeping the position.
Tadala preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tadala wants to pass the guard but Stokes is keeping the position.
Tadala 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.
Tadala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stokes is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Tadala closes the distance and pushes Stokes back into the cage.#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.
Tadala has Stokes pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Tadala has picked Stokes up - he's going for a ride! Tadala dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Stokes kicks Tadala off and gets back to his feet.
Stokes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stokes is looking to clinch but Tadala is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Tadala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tadala leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Tadala has hold of one of Stokes's legs. Stokes is fighting the takedown attempt but Tadala gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Tadala throws a strike but Stokes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tadala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stokes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stokes stops Tadala from standing up.
Stokes wants to control from the top but Tadala keeps moving.
Tadala looking to control.
Stokes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stokes tries to stand but Tadala is controlling from the bottom.
Tadala trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Tadala looking for subs off his back but Stokes has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Stokes is trying for a kimura here. Tadala looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stokes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huey Stokes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Stokes.
Stokes jumps guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Stokes controls the action.
Stokes is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Barnes gets control of Stokes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barnes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Barnes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stokes stacks Barnes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stokes!
Stokes controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is not content to let Stokes control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stokes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB#
Stokes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stokes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stokes working away.
Stokes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU#
Stokes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Stokes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barnes quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Barnes kicks Stokes off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Barnes drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stokes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Stokes is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes has his foot on Stokes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stokes works his way back into a safe position though.
Stokes trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Stokes stands up from Barnes's guard - Stokes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stokes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huey Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Stokes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barnes looks winded!
Barnes throws a strike but Stokes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Stokes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes controlling the position.
Barnes controls Stokes momentarily but Stokes frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stokes drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Stokes off! Stokes jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Stokes postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Barnes 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#
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stokes dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dylan Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Stokes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling the position.
Stokes dodges an elbow strike from Barnes.
Stokes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Stokes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huey Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokes tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Stokes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Barnes drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Barnes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stokes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
#TD#
Stokes gets control of Barnes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stokes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Stokes trying to strike off his back.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Stokes is keeping the position.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stokes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stokes is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Stokes is keeping the position.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Stokes is working an open guard so Barnes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Barnes gets a clinch.
Stokes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Barnes has clasped his hands together around Stokes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Barnes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Barnes gets a double leg takedown into Stokes's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stokes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stokes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Stokes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barnes, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Barnes 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##CL2#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes has Stokes pushed against the cage.
Stokes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stokes tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stokes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Barnes has Stokes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barnes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stokes tumbling to the mat - Barnes dives into Stokes's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stokes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Stokes is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnes showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Barnes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stokes.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huey Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stokes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in Stokes's guard.
Barnes postures up in Stokes's guard and throws a big left but Stokes blocks it. #SU2#
Barnes gets to his feet. Stokes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stokes.
Stokes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes 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 Stokes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stokes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stokes tries to counter by clinching up but Barnes breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stokes's guard.#ES#
Stokes pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Stokes circles away.
As Barnes tries to get set, Stokes tries to push him back and clinch up but Barnes manages to avoid the attempt.
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!#TD2#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Stokes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Stokes has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Stokes trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Stokes sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Barnes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Persson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stokes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stokes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Persson takes the fight into the clinch.
Persson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Persson lands a takedown into guard.
Stokes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Persson looking to sit in guard and control but Stokes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Stokes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Persson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##TD2#
Persson gets a double leg takedown into Stokes's guard.
Persson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Stokes looking for subs off his back but Persson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stokes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Persson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Persson wants to work for an arm triangle but Stokes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Persson trying to control the pace. #T3#
Persson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Persson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Persson pulls guard effortlessly.
Stokes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Stokes is looking to stand up but Persson won't let him. #SU#
Persson is working an open guard so Stokes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Persson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stokes wants to clinch but Persson slips to the side
and Persson counters with a left and a right that stings Stokes.
Persson wants to clinch up but Stokes keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Stokes misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stokes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Persson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Persson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stokes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Persson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Stokes instigates a clinch.
Stokes trying to land knees to the body.
Stokes tries to land knees in the clinch but Persson avoids the damage to the body.
Stokes tries to land knees in the clinch but Persson avoids the damage to the body.
Persson keeps control of Stokes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Persson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Persson takes a little break here. Stokes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stokes is not content to let Persson control the position. #T1#
Stokes tries to control but Persson manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Persson looking for the choke but no joy.
Persson missing with strikes from the back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
I would not like to be Stokes right now.
Stokes is trying to get back to his feet but Persson has full control of the position and if anything, Stokes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Persson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Stokes covering up well under a series of strikes from Persson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stokes showing good submission defense here.
Stokes covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T3#
Stokes can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Persson working for a choke but Stokes is defending well.
Persson keeps control of the position easily here as Stokes tries to buck him off.
Persson missing with strikes. #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.
Stokes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
Stokes is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #CL2#
Stokes gets tackled into the cage by Persson. Persson maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Persson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes is looking to clinch but Persson is avoiding it.
Persson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stokes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Persson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Persson clinches up with Stokes and pushes him back against the cage.
Stokes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Persson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stokes jumps guard but Persson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Stokes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Persson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Persson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stokes throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T1#
The ground and pound from Persson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Persson throws a strike aimed at the side of Stokes's head but Stokes avoids it well.#SU2#
Persson stands up. #CL2#
Stokes gets tackled into the cage by Persson. Persson maintains the clinch.
Stokes can't break the clinch.
Persson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Persson jumps guard and drags Stokes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Persson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stokes's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Persson wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
Persson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stokes is keeping the position for now.
Persson pushing down on Stokes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Persson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stokes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Persson.
Persson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stokes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Persson wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
Persson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stokes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Persson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stokes.
Stokes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Persson's guard.
Persson 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.
Persson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stokes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Persson is trying to control the position but Stokes postures up.
Stokes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Stokes stands and steps away. Persson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Persson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stokes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Persson scores with a nice head shot.
Persson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattias Persson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Persson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Persson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Bamba coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Huey Stokes has been cut.
Bamba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stokes.
Stokes appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Stokes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bamba on his heels. He'll look to pass Bamba's guard now, I'm sure.
Stokes 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. #SUB#
Stokes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stokes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stokes 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. #T1#
Stokes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stokes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Stokes drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Stokes as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bamba screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Stokes! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Huey Stokes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ragnarson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ragnarson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stokes wants to control but Ragnarson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ragnarson is looking to take a break and control but Stokes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Stokes actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Ragnarson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1##TD2#
Ragnarson dives in and scores a takedown into Stokes's guard.
Stokes is wriggling around but Ragnarson manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Ragnarson stalling.
Stokes missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
Ragnarson trying to pass the guard but Stokes defending well.
Ragnarson controlling the action here.
Ragnarson trying to mount his opponent but Stokes defends it. #SUB2#
Ragnarson is looking for a kimura but Stokes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ragnarson to get the leverage.
Ragnarson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stokes defending well though. #T3#
Ragnarson looks to land a strike but Stokes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stokes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ragnarson trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom.
Ragnarson is stalling in the full guard.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stokes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ragnarson rushes Stokes and presses him up against the cage.#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.#BC2#
Ragnarson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ragnarson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stokes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Stokes covering up well and avoiding damage.
Stokes is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimdall Ragnarson 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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stokes is defended easily by Ragnarson.#TD2#
Ragnarson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Heimdall Ragnarson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ragnarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes looking to control.
Ragnarson slips nicely into half guard.
Ragnarson wants to pass the guard but Stokes is defending well. #T1##SU2#
Ragnarson decides to stand up.
Heimdall Ragnarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Ragnarson has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Ragnarson manages to pull guard.
Stokes won't allow Ragnarson to sweep him here.
Ragnarson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ragnarson is continuing to stall.
Stokes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ragnarson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stokes wants to control from the top but Ragnarson keeps moving.
Stokes controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Stokes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ragnarson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ragnarson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ragnarson! #REVB#
Stokes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3##SUB2#
Ragnarson tries for a kimura but Stokes is defending well.
Stokes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ragnarson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stokes is trying to escape the position but Ragnarson is controlling the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragnarson wants to control but Stokes is keeping him busy.
Ragnarson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ragnarson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarson wants to control but Stokes is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimdall Ragnarson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stokes looks for a takedown but Ragnarson sprawls well.#TD#
Ragnarson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stokes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ragnarson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stokes trying to control but Ragnarson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ragnarson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Stokes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stokes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully.
Ragnarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stokes is one step ahead there.
Ragnarson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ragnarson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Stokes is striking but Ragnarson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Stokes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SU2#
Ragnarson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Ragnarson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ragnarson trying to control the pace.
Stokes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ragnarson in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Ragnarson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stokes to get to his feet. #CL2#
Ragnarson forces Stokes back against the cage and clinches.
Ragnarson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stokes tries to break free but Ragnarson pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ragnarson breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Ragnarson forces Stokes back against the cage and clinches.
Stokes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Ragnarson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ragnarson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Ragnarson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stokes can't fight it off and eventually Ragnarson manages to take the fight to the floor. Stokes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Ragnarson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Huey Stokes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heimdall Ragnarson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ragnarson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stokes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ragnarson is standing up over Stokes. Stokes looks to escape but Ragnarson dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huey Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnarson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heimdall Ragnarson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Fyfe leaves Stokes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stokes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fyfe feints and then cracks Stokes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stokes down.
Stokes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fyfe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stokes somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huey Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fyfe pinned against the cage. Fyfe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fyfe throws a right hand that Stokes ducks under and follows up with a left that Stokes also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Fyfe gets the takedown into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Fyfe in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Stokes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Fyfe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Tzovalzeck closes the distance but Stokes moves to the side
and Stokes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tzovalzeck moves in looking to clinch but Stokes pushes him off.
Stokes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tzovalzeck circles away.#TD#
Stokes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tzovalzeck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stokes is in Tzovalzeck's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stokes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tzovalzeck looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stokes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stokes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Tzovalzeck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stokes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stokes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Tzovalzeck looking for a guillotine here but Stokes defends easily.
Tzovalzeck wants to sweep here but Stokes controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes is stalling in the full guard.
Tzovalzeck is trying to keep Stokes in close.
Stokes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tzovalzeck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stokes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stokes content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Tzovalzeck working for a triangle but Stokes defends it easily.
Stokes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stokes wants to control from the top but Tzovalzeck keeps moving. #SUB#
Stokes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tzovalzeck dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tzovalzeck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tzovalzeck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stokes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tzovalzeck has managed to get both his arms back between Stokes's legs - danger averted.
Tzovalzeck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tzovalzeck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stokes's guard.
Tzovalzeck controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is trying to work for a kimura but Stokes is defending well.
#T4##SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stokes sees it coming and defends easily.
Stokes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tzovalzeck on the ground.
Tzovalzeck thows a huge punch but Stokes dodges it nicely.
Tzovalzeck trying to control the action but Stokes is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stokes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Balzac Tzovalzeck!
During a confident post fight interview, Balzac Tzovalzeck thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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