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Event:
IFC MW 29 Murhaa V Heavyweight
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Starks needs to keep his hands up - Durnin had a free shot at his head there.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durnin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Starks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starks takes a swing at Durnin's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Starks.
Durnin misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Durnin misses.
We've been told by Durnin's head coaches at mickeyharts the greatest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Starks.
Starks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starks staying out of range there.
Starks moves in looking to clinch but Durnin pushes him off.
Durnin throws a lazy right hand but Starks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Starks defending well as Durnin loads up on a big left hand.
Durnin scores with the left hand. Starks knows he should have avoided that one.
Durnin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durnin misses with a straight left.
Starks wants to counter with a clinch but Durnin pushes him away.
A big right from Durnin misses.
Starks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durnin.
Starks misses with a wild body shot.
Durnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Starks is just out of range.
Durnin scores with the left hand. Starks knows he should have avoided that one.
Starks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durnin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durnin throws the left hand but Starks avoids the punch easily.
Starks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Starks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Starks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durnin manages to avoid it.
Durnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starks.
#T2#
Starks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durnin.
Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Starks.
Durnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starks.
Starks tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Starks rushes Durnin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Starks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durnin is leaning against Starks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durnin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Starks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Durnin controls his hands.
#BC#
Durnin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Starks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starks slips under a jab from Durnin.
Durnin misses with a hook.
Starks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starks tries to clinch but Durnin is having none of it.
Durnin throws an overhand right that lands on Starks's shoulder, as Starks tries to avoid the shot.
Starks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durnin.
Starks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Starks doesn't manage to clinch there - Durnin circles away.
Nice defenses there by Starks.
Durnin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durnin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starks.
A little feinted left hand from Durnin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Durnin misses.
Durnin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starks manages to avoid it.
Starks tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Durnin throws a big shot that misses.
Starks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durnin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durnin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durnin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Durnin coming out on top.
Starks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durnin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durnin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Starks.
Starks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durnin.
Durnin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Durnin throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Starks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoise Durnin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Durnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starks moves away.
Starks wants to counter with a clinch but Durnin pushes him away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starks tries to clinch there but Durnin circles away.
Durnin stuns Starks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starks tries to close the distance and clinch but Durnin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Starks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durnin rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Starks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Starks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durnin momentarily.
Starks closes the distance but Durnin moves to the side
letting Durnin counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starks.
Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Starks.
Durnin lands a nice shot that snaps Starks's head back.
#T1#
Starks tries to clinch but Durnin moves out of range.
Durnin clobbers Starks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Starks moves away from the strike by Durnin.
Starks tries to clinch but Durnin moves out of range.
Durnin lands a slapping body shot.
Durnin throws a hook but Starks avoids it easily.
Starks wants to counter the offense by Durnin and move into the clinch position.
Starks misses with a jab to the body
and Durnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Starks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Starks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durnin tests Starks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Durnin scores with the left hand. Starks knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Starks is just out of range.
Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Starks.
Starks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durnin.
A swing and a miss from Durnin.
Durnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Starks is just out of range.
Starks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starks can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Starks.
Naoise Durnin is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durnin.#T3#
Starks wants to clinch.
Durnin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Durnin misses its intended target.
Durnin misses with a looping left.
Starks wants to counter the offense by Durnin and move into the clinch position.
Durnin misses with an uppercut.
Starks is looking to clinch.
Starks moves in looking to clinch but Durnin pushes him off.
Durnin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durnin scores with a nice strike.
Durnin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Starks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durnin takes a swing at Starks's ribcage but misses.
Durnin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durnin throws a hook but Starks blocks it.
Starks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Starks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durnin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Starks scrambles back to his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Starks 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starks wants to clinch.
Durnin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Starks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Starks instigates a clinch.
Durnin tries to circle away but Starks has him pinned against the cage.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Starks controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoise Durnin 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#
Durnin throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Starks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Starks avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage.
Starks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durnin's elbow.
Starks scores with a shot to the side of Durnin's head.
Durnin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Starks is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Starks.
Durnin tries to circle away but Starks has him pinned against the cage.
Starks slows down the pace here.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Starks controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks can't find room to land a body shot as Durnin controls the action.
Starks tries to work over Durnin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Durnin lands a hook that snaps the head of Starks backwards.
Durnin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starks misses with a body punch.
Starks tries to throw a body punch but Durnin avoids it by throwing Starks back against the cage.
Starks misses with some punches.
Starks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks misses with some punches.
Starks is pushing Durnin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Starks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Durnin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durnin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starks was well out of range. Poor timing from Durnin.#T2#
Durnin takes a swing at Starks's ribcage but misses.
Durnin misses the shot to the body.
Starks is looking to clinch but Durnin is avoiding it.
Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durnin misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Starks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Starks on the inside.
Naoise Durnin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durnin letting Starks take a breather here.
Starks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Starks on the inside.
Starks slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durnin has Starks pushed against the cage.#T3#
Starks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks misses with some punches.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Durnin controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durnin.
Durnin blocks a body shot from Starks.
Starks tries to throw a body punch but Durnin avoids it by throwing Starks back against the cage.
Starks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Durnin controls his hands.
Starks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Starks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Starks blocks an uppercut.
Durnin blocking some punches.
Starks misses with a body punch.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starks misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Starks.
Blake Starks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starks misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Starks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Durnin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoise Durnin!
Naoise Durnin 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:
IFC 50 Tower vs Heavyweight
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Sizzaro gets the takedown into side control.
Starks is looking to regain half guard here but Sizzaro keeps moving and retains side control.
Sizzaro throwing strikes but Starks manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sizzaro is looking to regain half guard here but Starks keeps moving and retains side control.
Starks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Starks working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sizzaro is looking to regain half guard here but Starks keeps moving and retains side control.
Starks taking a breather here. #T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Starks working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Starks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Starks controls the position.
Sizzaro wants to control but Starks postures up.
Starks taking a breather here.
Sizzaro's coaches at Fight Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Starks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Starks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sizzaro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sizzaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Starks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sizzaro sets himself, and Starks steps forward looking for the clinch! Sizzaro avoids it this time.
A low kick from Sizzaro is predictable there #TD2#
and Starks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Sizzaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Starks controls the pace.
Sizzaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sizzaro working a defensive guard here.
Starks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sizzaro looking for a sweep. Not yet Sizzaro, not yet.
Starks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Sizzaro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Starks stacks Sizzaro 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 Starks!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Starks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sizzaro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Starks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sizzaro?
Starks content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Starks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sizzaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sizzaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Starks wants to counter with a clinch but Sizzaro pushes him away.
Starks digs a good body shot into Sizzaro's ribs.
Sizzaro misses with an uppercut. Starks saw that one coming.
Starks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sizzaro throws the left hand but Starks avoids the punch easily.
Starks is looking to clinch.
Starks thuds his right hand into Sizzaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Sal Sizzaro has been cut.
Starks tries to clinch up but Sizzaro circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Sizzaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sizzaro swings for the body but Starks moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzaro tries to score with a low kick but Starks moves his leg out of the way.
Sizzaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Starks.
Starks wants to clinch.
Sizzaro throwing a counter right hand but Starks manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sizzaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sizzaro.
Starks wants to counter the offense by Sizzaro and move into the clinch position.
Starks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sizzaro throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Starks counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Starks.
Starks works on Sizzaro's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Starks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starks.
Starks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sizzaros head.
Starks lands a body shot.
Starks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sizzaro backwards.
Nice body punch from Starks.
A short left from Starks. #T2#
Sizzaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Starks.
Starks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Starks lands with a short shot to the head.
Starks scores with a hook to the body.
Starks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Starks stalls.
Starks digs a right hand into Sizzaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sizzaro's gas tank.
Starks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Starks lands an uppercut.
Sizzaro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Starks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Starks scores with a hook to the body.
Starks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Starks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starks.
Starks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sizzaro backwards. #T3#
Starks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Starks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sizzaro.
Starks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sizzaro backwards.
A hook to the body from Starks.
Starks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Starks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sizzaro letting Starks take a breather here.
Starks receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Starks pushes Sizzaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Starks scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Starks.
Starks lands a hook that snaps the head of Sizzaro backwards.
Starks lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Starks.
Starks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Starks lands a nice 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!
Starks is leaning against Sizzaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Starks.
A hook to the body from Starks.
Starks scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Starks.
Starks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Starks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Starks.
Starks slowing the pace effectively.
Starks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Starks is leaning against Sizzaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Starks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sal Sizzaro's cut.
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#
Starks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sizzaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Sizzaro misses the target.
Sizzaro misses with a body shot.
Starks tries to clinch up.
Starks stuns Sizzaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sizzaro throws a hook to the side of Starks's head but Starks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Starks tries to clinch there but Sizzaro circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Sizzaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Starks tries to clinch there but Sizzaro circles away.
Sizzaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Starks has closed the distance and engaged Sizzaro in a clinch.
Starks lands a shot to the body.
Starks lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starks lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Starks.
Starks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sizzaro backwards. #T1#
A short left from Starks.
Starks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Starks.
Starks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sizzaro takes a shot to the head.
Starks is leaning against Sizzaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Starks lands with a light punch inside.
Starks lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Starks.
Starks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Sizzaro is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Starks.
Oh Sizzaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starks slows down the pace here.
A short left from Starks.
Starks is leaning against Sizzaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sizzaro seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Starks.
#T2#
Starks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Starks as the two fighters clinch.
Starks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Starks.
A shot in the inside from Starks.
Starks lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Starks.
Starks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Starks.
Starks works on Sizzaro's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Starks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Starks is leaning against Sizzaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Starks lands a body punch.
Starks lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Starks is leaning against Sizzaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks scores with a shot to the side of Sizzaro's head. #KD2#
Starks lands a big uppercut and Sizzaro is down! He's in big trouble - Starks follows him to the mat!
Sizzaro is trying to maintain the position but Starks is very close to passing his half guard.
Starks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Starks controlling from the full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Let's hope that Starks 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.#T4#
Blake Starks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Starks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sizzaro tries to hold on but Starks pushes him away.
Starks content just to control the position here.
Starks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Starks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sizzaro hang on?
Starks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Starks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Starks 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Starks!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Blake Starks waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1#
In Reverse throws a jab but it's blocked by Starks.
Starks just misses with a punch to the body.
In Reverse misses with a hook
#CL#
and Starks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Starks.
Starks is leaning against In Reverse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks lands a body shot.
In Reverse looks winded!
Starks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt In Reverse or not.
Starks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Starks lands an uppercut.
Starks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of In Reverse backwards.
Starks scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Starks.
Good body shot from Starks.
Starks lands with a short 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 body shot lands from Starks.
Starks displaying some good clinch control by pressing In Reverse up against the cage.
Starks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Starks displaying some good clinch control by pressing In Reverse up against the cage.#T1#
Starks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Starks pushes In Reverse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
In Reverse takes a shot to the head.
Starks scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
In Reverse is rocked!
Nice body punch from Starks - that landed with a thud.
In Reverse is still on wobbly legs! Can Starks finish him?
Starks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Starks creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends In Reverse's eyes rolling into the back of his head! In Reverse drops to his knees and Starks pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Starks!
Blake Starks made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Punch darts in looking for a takedown but Starks gets double underhooks and turns Punch into the cage.
Punch throws a right and a left that Starks avoids nicely.
Punch tries to bum rush Starks with a series of wild strikes but Starks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Starks has managed to clinch.
Starks lands with a short shot to the head.
Punch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Starks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starks is leaning against Punch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Punch looks winded!
Starks lands an uppercut.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Punch controls his hands.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Starks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Punch backwards.
Punch wants to break free but Starks has control.
Starks lands a left hand.
Starks lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Starks.
Come on Starks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Starks works on Punch's body with a couple of short punches.
Starks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Starks misses with a body punch.
Starks lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
The referee calls for Starks to work.
Starks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punch backwards.
Starks tries to throw a body punch but Punch avoids it by throwing Starks back against the cage.
Starks works on Punch's body with a couple of short punches.
Starks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punchs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starks misses with a body punch.
Starks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punch's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starks.
Starks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Starks lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Starks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Starks misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starks.
Starks presses Punch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Starks.
Starks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Punch up against the cage.
Starks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Starks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punch backwards.
Starks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punch.#T4#
Nice body punch from Starks.
Starks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punch backwards.
Starks misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Starks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks misses with a body punch.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Punch controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Starks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punch backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Starks dominated that round.
That's time! Starks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Starks clinches with his opponent.
Starks is struggling to control the position.
Starks misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Starks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hand to the body from Starks.
Starks digs a right hand into Punch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punch's gas tank.
Starks slowing the pace effectively.
Starks lands a shot to the body.
Starks lands a shot to the body.
Punch is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks misses with a body punch.
Blake Starks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Starks tries a body shot but Punch blocks it.
Starks gets through Punch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Starks misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Punch blocks a body shot from Starks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Starks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Starks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Starks tries a body shot but Punch blocks it.
Starks slowing the pace effectively.
Starks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punch's elbow.
Starks avoiding damage.
Punch blocks a body shot from Starks.
Starks 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.
Starks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Starks misses with a body punch.
Starks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Starks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Good body shot from Starks.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Punch controls his hands.
Starks tries a body shot but Punch blocks it.
Starks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Starks can't find room to land a body shot as Punch controls the action.
Starks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starks presses Punch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Starks lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starks stalling in the clinch.
Starks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Punch controls his hands.
#T3#
Starks lands a body punch.
A short right from Starks.
Starks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Punch or not.
Starks lands with a right to the head.
Starks works on Punch's body with a couple of short punches.
Starks lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Starks.
Starks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Starks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Starks lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Punch to his knees! Starks keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Starks!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Blake Starks made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Starks, which made it look bad.
Bang shoots in but Starks avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Starks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow.
Starks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blake Starks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatami Bang.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Bang jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starks 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. #T1##SUB2#
Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Starks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Starks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Starks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Starks uses it to pass to side control.
Starks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bang manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Starks controlling the action here.
Starks is nestled in close to Bang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bang tries to roll over but Starks keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starks pulls his head out easily.
Starks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Starks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Bang wants to improve his position but Starks is controlling well.
Starks controlling the pace.
Bang wants to improve his position but Starks is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Starks has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Starks is taking a breather. Bang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bang is looking for a sweep. Starks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Starks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Starks working Bang over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Starks there. #SUB2#
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starks pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Starks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Starks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Starks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Starks digs a right hand into Bang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bang's gas tank.
Starks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow.
Starks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Starks avoiding damage.
Starks lands a nice shot to the body.
Starks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Starks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Starks just leaning against Bang, taking a breather.
A short right from Starks.
Starks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Starks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Starks lands with a light punch inside.
Starks is stalling here.
Bang is trying to pull guard but Starks has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Starks lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Starks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Starks digs a right hand underneath Bang's ribcage. Bang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Starks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangs head. #ROC#
Bang is rocked!
Starks is stalling here.
Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Starks finish him?
Starks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bang seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Starks - that landed with a thud.
Starks pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Starks.
Starks cracks Bang with a nice body shot.
Starks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Starks digs a right hand into Bang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bang's gas tank.
Starks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Starks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starks lands a shoulder strike.
Bang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Starks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blake Starks has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Starks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Starks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starks works on Bang's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Starks.
Nice body punch from Starks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starks.
Starks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Starks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Starks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Starks pushes Bang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Starks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Starks presses Bang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A hook to the body from Starks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starks.
Starks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Starks lands a body shot. #KD#
Starks lands an uppercut that drops Bang! Starks follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Starks scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bang is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Starks can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Starks!
Blake Starks gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blake Starks (ranked 9111 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 6230 p4p, 0 weight class). Starks comes to the cage accompanied by Fire Fire. Ari Kantola acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Blake Starks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kantola clinches.
Starks has Kantola pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Starks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kantola tumbling to the mat - Starks dives into Kantola's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starks (2) vs (0) Kantola
Starks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kantola pulls Starks in close to prevent any damage.
Kantola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starks (2) vs (2) Kantola
Starks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kantola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks is controlling Kantola's posture.
Starks 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.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Kantola being controlled here momentarily.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starks is keeping the position for now.
Starks wants to sweep here but Kantola controlling him for the moment.
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Starks working a defensive guard here.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is pushing down on Starks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Starks is fighting to maintain full guard but Kantola has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kantola is taking a breather. Starks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Starks 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.
Kantola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kantola prevents Starks from improving his position.
Starks trying to control here.
Kantola controlling the action here.
More stalling from Kantola.
Starks is looking to improve his position.
Kantola is taking a breather. Starks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Starks wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controlling the action here.
Kantola frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Starks (2) vs (5) Kantola
Kantola controlling the pace for now.
Starks is looking to get to half guard.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starks tries to reverse the position but Kantola maintains control.
Starks is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks working to try and regain half guard.
Starks tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Starks 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.
Starks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but Starks defending well.
Kantola controlling the action here.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola trying to pass the guard but Starks defending well.
Kantola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starks is in trouble now - Kantola has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starks (2) vs (8) Kantola
Starks 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starks wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Starks trying to control here.
Kantola prevents Starks from improving his position.
Starks manages to get to full guard.
Starks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kantola defends it easily.
Starks seems keen to control Kantola's posture.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Starks is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starks trying to keep a closed guard but Kantola is proving a slippery customer.
Starks pulls Kantola in close to prevent any damage.
Kantola tries to free his leg and advance position but Starks is retaining full guard.
Kantola content to stall in guard here.
Kantola pushing down on Starks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kantola in particular looking to stall.
Starks is trying to get back to full guard.
Kantola controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starks is looking to control Kantola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Starks avoid being mounted?
Starks wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starks keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola trying to control the pace.
Kantola passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starks (2) vs (11) Kantola
Kantola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to control the pace but Starks is squirming around nicely.
Starks tries to hold on but Kantola postures up.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Kantola prevents Starks from getting the reversal.
Starks tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Starks is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
Starks regains half guard.
Kantola is looking to advance position but Starks won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starks (2) vs (14) Kantola
Kantola content just to control the position here.
Starks is trying desperately to improve position.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Kantola avoids the attempt from Starks to control.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kantola with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kantola prevents Starks from getting the reversal.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Starks has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kantola's lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kantola in particular looking to stall.
Starks is controlling Kantola's trapped leg to prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
Kantola is looking to take a break and control but Starks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Starks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kantola is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Starks wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Starks trying to control from the bottom.
Starks is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kantola in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Kantola 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.
Starks wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Kantola 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.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starks keeps working.
Starks is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Starks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kantola is working away from the top position though.
Kantola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Starks tries to get to full guard but Kantola has control of the leg.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starks keeps working.
Kantola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kantola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Starks tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Starks is controlling Kantola's trapped leg to prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Starks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kantola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kantola's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starks (6) vs (14) Kantola
Kantola is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kantola keeps trying to improve his position.
Kantola is keeping busy.
Kantola is really stuck here.
Starks is looking for the choke from the back position but Kantola is controlling his hands well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Starks not allowing Kantola to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starks is not going to allow Kantola to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola wins on points by 14 to 6.
Ari Kantola spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blake Starks and Evan Glascoe. Starks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fire Fire. Evan Glascoe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Blake Starks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evan Glascoe!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Starks takes the fight into the clinch.
Starks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glascoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Starks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glascoe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Glascoe has hold of one of Starks's legs. Starks is fighting the takedown attempt but Glascoe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starks (0) vs (2) Glascoe
Starks wants to sweep here but Glascoe controlling him for the moment.
Glascoe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glascoe stands and throws Starks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Starks (0) vs (5) Glascoe
Glascoe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Glascoe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Starks rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Glascoe's guard! Nice work there by Starks! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starks (2) vs (5) Glascoe
Starks has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Starks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Glascoe for as long as he can get away with.
Starks advances to half guard.
Starks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glascoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Starks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe trying to hold on to Starks's head to control him but Starks postures up.
Starks wants to pass to mount but Glascoe is defending the position.
Starks is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Starks won't allow Glascoe to sweep him here.
Starks tries to free his leg and advance position but Glascoe is retaining full guard.
Starks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Glascoe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Starks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Glascoe keeping moving, preventing Starks from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starks preventing the sweep.
Glascoe is pulling down on Starks's head to control his posture.
Starks wants to control from the top but Glascoe keeps moving.
Starks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Starks looking to sit in guard and control but Glascoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starks (2) vs (7) Glascoe
Glascoe looking to pass the guard.
Starks keeping moving, preventing Glascoe from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starks pulls Glascoe in close to prevent any damage.
Glascoe preventing the sweep.
Glascoe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Starks's guard.
Glascoe trying to mount his opponent but Starks defends it.
Glascoe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Glascoe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Glascoe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Starks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glascoe defends well.
Glascoe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glascoe trying to control but Starks is working from the bottom.
Glascoe is pushing down on Starks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Starks is fighting to maintain full guard but Glascoe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Glascoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Starks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glascoe.
Starks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Glascoe is working away from the top position though.
Starks is in trouble now - Glascoe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starks (2) vs (10) Glascoe
Starks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Starks tries to get out of the position.
Glascoe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe takes Starks's back. Score +3 for taking back: Starks (2) vs (13) Glascoe
Starks trying to control the action but Glascoe just sinks the hooks in.
Starks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Glascoe's arms.
Starks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Glascoe looking for the RNC.
Starks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Glascoe's arms.
Starks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Glascoe doesn't have the hooks in and Starks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starks (4) vs (13) Glascoe
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Starks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glascoe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Starks preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starks defends well.
Starks controlling from the top position.
Starks'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.
Glascoe keeping full guard, as Starks tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Starks trying to control but Glascoe is working from the bottom.
Glascoe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Starks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Starks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starks trying to control but Glascoe is working from the bottom.
Glascoe is trying to keep Starks in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starks is stalling in the full guard.
Glascoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Glascoe, not yet.
Starks trying to control but Glascoe is working from the bottom.
Glascoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Glascoe keeping moving, preventing Starks from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe has his foot on Starks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starks works his way back into a safe position though.
Starks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Glascoe keeping moving, preventing Starks from controlling successfully.
Starks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe keeping moving, preventing Starks from controlling successfully.
Starks controlling from the top position.
Starks trying to control but Glascoe is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glascoe is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Legacy throws a combination. Starks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Starks avoids the head kick by Legacy.
#CL2#
Legacy closes the distance and clinches.
Legacy tries to break free but Starks pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Legacy drags the fight down to the ground.
Legacy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starks advances position into side control!
Legacy stops Starks from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SUB#
Starks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legacy, who protects the arm well.
Legacy is letting Starks control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legacy regains half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Starks not doing much here.
Starks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Legacy for as long as he can get away with.
Legacy trying to control from the bottom.
Starks trying to pass the guard but Legacy defending well.
Legacy wants to get back to his feet.
Legacy is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Starks seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Starks takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Legacy shoots in and bounces Starks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Legacy preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Starks is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Legacy striking off his back but it's not causing Starks any problems.
Starks tries to free his leg and advance position but Legacy is retaining full guard. #T4#
Starks 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.
Starks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Starks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legacy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Starks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Legacy 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#
Legacy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Legacy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Starks wants to control but Legacy postures up.
Starks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Legacy in particular looking to stall.
Starks wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Starks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starks wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Starks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Starks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Legacy stacks Starks 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 Legacy!
Starks is looking to regain half guard here but Legacy keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunter Legacy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legacy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starks keeps working.
Starks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Starks is pressing down on Legacy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Starks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Starks 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Starks holds on and takes a little breather.
Starks keeping full guard, as Legacy tries to pass.
Starks trying to control the position here.
Starks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legacy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Starks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Starks wants to pass the guard but Legacy is keeping the position.
Starks pushing down on Legacy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Starks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Legacy trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Starks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Legacy tries to get to full guard but Starks has control of the leg.
Starks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#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.
A close second round but Hunter Legacy 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#
Legacy lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Legacy gets a clinch.
Starks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Starks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Legacy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Starks to the mat. Starks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Legacy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Starks looking for a sweep. Not yet Starks, not yet. #T1#
Starks is controlling Legacy's posture.
Starks wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Starks holds on and takes a little breather.
Starks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Legacy wants to stand but Starks is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Starks is stalling in the full guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Starks.
Starks preventing the sweep.
Starks 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Starks stopping the sweep attempt from Legacy.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Legacy closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Legacy pulls guard.
Legacy being controlled here, momentarily.
Starks tries to free his leg and advance position but Legacy is retaining full guard. #T4#
Starks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Legacy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legacy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starks advances to half guard.
Starks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Starks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Legacy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Starks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legacy won't allow Starks to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Legacy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Legacy 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Legacy!
Hunter Legacy 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.
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