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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Stalingrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalingrad looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
Omir Stalingrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stalingrad at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stalingrad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Omir Stalingrad has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Stalingrad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Defoe lands with a nice body punch.
Stalingrad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stalingrad.
A countering left hand to the body from Defoe misses.
Stalingrad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stalingrad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stalingrad lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Stalingrad misses the target.
Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stalingrad if he has to take too many more of those.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad tries to clinch but Defoe moves away
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalingrad throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Defoe counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalingrad toppling to the canvas! Stalingrad scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Defoe finish him?!#ROC2#Stalingrad is rocked!
Stalingrad is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalingrad wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
Defoe cracks Stalingrad with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stalingrad looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Defoe finish him?
Oh Stalingrad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Defoe counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalingrad toppling to the canvas! Stalingrad scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Defoe finish him?!
Defoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stalingrad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stalingrad walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Stalingrad limp body while Defoe jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Omir Stalingrad had this to say: 'This is tough thing for me. One thing you should know... It is you my friend, I will be back for. Remember my words.'. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 12
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalingrad throws a series of punches but Lodinkinni avoids them all with ease.
Stalingrad throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lodinkinni counters with a straight right hand.
Stalingrad misses with a body punch
and Lodinkinni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lodinkinni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lodinkinni throws a sloppy head kick and Stalingrad moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Stalingrad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lodinkinni, as that shot connected.
Lodinkinni connects with a body shot.
Lodinkinni thows a body kick. Stalingrad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stalingrad looks for the body kick but Lodinkinni saw that one coming.
Stalingrad fails with a takedown attempt.
Lodinkinni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stalingrad misses with the body kick
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalingrad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stalingrad works over Lodinkinni's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Orvar Odd Lodinkinni has been cut.
Stalingrad fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Lodinkinni dodges the punch combination from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad throws a right and a left that Lodinkinni avoids nicely.
Stalingrad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lodinkinni swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalingrad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stalingrad. Lodinkinni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalingrad looks to clinch
and Lodinkinni counters with a big head kick but Stalingrad shrugs it off.
Lodinkinni scores with the left hand. Stalingrad knows he should have avoided that one.
Lodinkinni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stalingrad's head.
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Lodinkinni moves out of range.
Stalingrad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lodinkinni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lodinkinni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalingrad on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Stalingrad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalingrad feints a jab promting Lodinkinni to slip. Stalingrad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lodinkinni slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stalingrad darts in trying to clinch
and Lodinkinni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalingrad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalingrad missing with a left hand there. Lodinkinni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lodinkinni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stalingrad looks to land a body kick but Lodinkinni moved away.
Stalingrad looks to clinch
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalingrad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stalingrad swings for the body but Lodinkinni moves out of range.
Lodinkinni avoids the body shot from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lodinkinni.
Stalingrad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalingrad throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Lodinkinni to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalingrad misses with a takedown
and Lodinkinni counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Lodinkinni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lodinkinni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that half lands.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lodinkinni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stalingrad's head backwards.
Stalingrad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lodinkinni dips to his left and cracks Stalingrad with an uppercut!
Lodinkinni throws a sloppy head kick and Stalingrad moves out of range easily.
Lodinkinni catches Stalingrad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Omir Stalingrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalingrad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lodinkinni avoids it really well and circles away.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omir Stalingrad.
Lodinkinni throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like Omir Stalingrad has been cut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Stalingrad.
Lodinkinni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lodinkinni.
Stalingrad misses with an uppercut
and Stalingrad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot
and Stalingrad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalingrad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Stalingrad has knocked Lodinkinni down with a huge combo! Stalingrad steps away and waves a wobbly Lodinkinni back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Lodinkinni is rocked!
A head kick misses from Lodinkinni.
Stalingrad goes for a double leg but Lodinkinni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lodinkinni continues to drive forward.
Stalingrad throws a jab but it's blocked by Lodinkinni.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy body shot
and Lodinkinni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick from Lodinkinni lands but Stalingrad takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalingrad throws a combination that misses
and Lodinkinni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalingrad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Lodinkinni scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Stalingrad is rocked!
Stalingrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lodinkinni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lodinkinni looks to land a combination. Stalingrad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stalingrad throws a poor cross that misses
and Lodinkinni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalingrad works the jab nicely.
Oh Lodinkinni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Orvar Odd Lodinkinni's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Stalingrad.
Lodinkinni seems to have got his legs back now.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Lodinkinni has knocked Stalingrad down with a huge combo! Lodinkinni steps away and waves a wobbly Stalingrad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stalingrad is still on wobbly legs! Can Lodinkinni finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodinkinni staying out of range there.
Stalingrad seems to have recovered his senses.
Lodinkinni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stalingrad misses with a two punch combination.
Lodinkinni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalingrad throws an off balance right hand
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Lodinkinni. That snapped Stalingrad's head back.
Lodinkinni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalingrad can do to turn this around?
Stalingrad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lodinkinni counters with a series of strikes. Stalingrad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stalingrad is breathing heavily.
Lodinkinni lands a nice shot that snaps Stalingrad's head back.
Stalingrad misses with a combination
#KD#
and Lodinkinni counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalingrad toppling to the canvas! Stalingrad scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lodinkinni finish him?!#T1#
Stalingrad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lodinkinni counters with a huge left! Stalingrad is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lodinkinni isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stalingrad from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lodinkinni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
An out of breath Orvar Odd Lodinkinni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Omir Stalingrad had this to say: 'This is tough thing for me. One thing you should know... It is you my friend, I will be back for. Remember my words.'. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 7
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalingrad throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Edwards decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stalingrad's guard.
Edwards is standing up over Stalingrad. Stalingrad looks to escape but Edwards dives into side control.
Edwards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#REVB##SUB#
Edwards is trying to get an arm triangle but Stalingrad is defending well.
Stalingrad is trying to get back to half guard.
Edwards moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalingrad is looking to reverse the position.
Stalingrad keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Edwards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stalingrad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stalingrad keeps working. #SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stalingrad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stalingrad gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stalingrad tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg. #T2#
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Edwards seems to be working for a kimura but Stalingrad defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stalingrad has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Stalingrad is defending against the submission attempts here by Edwards.
#SUB#
Edwards 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.
#ES2#
Stalingrad manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Edwards keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalingrad thuds his right hand into Edwards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Stalingrad cracks Edwards with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Edwards looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stalingrad finish him?
#ROC2#Edwards is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack! Stalingrad connects with the perfect overhand right and Edwards falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Stalingrad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omir Stalingrad!
Omir Stalingrad 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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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Omir Stalingrad has been cut.
Stalingrad scores with the left hand. Bryant knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Bryant tries to keep at a distance but Stalingrad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Stalingrad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalingrad takes one to the chin there.
Bryant stuffs the takedown.
Bryant scores with a sloppy right hand. Stalingrad should have avoided that one.
Stalingrad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryant swivels and escapes.
Stalingrad shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omir Stalingrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant jabs Stalingrad right on the nose. Stalingrad blinks but takes it well.
Stalingrad lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bryant there.
Stalingrad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryant with a hook.
Bryant scores with a jab.
Stalingrad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalingrad.
Bryant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stalingrad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Bryant.
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stalingrad connects with a jab.
Stalingrad with a jab.#T1#
Stalingrad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD2#
Bryant lands a big right hand that sends Stalingrad crashing to the mat! Bryant stays standing though and waves Stalingrad back to his feet!#ROC2#Stalingrad is rocked!
Bryant throws a shot to the body.
Oh Stalingrad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalingrad is breathing heavily.
Bryant circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Stalingrad tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bryant wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bryant!
Bobby Bryant managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Omir Stalingrad had this to say: 'This is tough thing for me. One thing you should know... It is you my friend, I will be back for. Remember my words.'. |
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Event:
Checkmate Hunting Gold Finale
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Stalingrad misses its intended target. #CL#
Stalingrad clinches up with Zalac and pushes him back against the cage.
Zalac tries to pull guard but Stalingrad holds him up against the cage and eventually Zalac drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Stalingrad manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stalingrad is defended easily by Zalac.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zalac! But no joy.
Zalac stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalingrad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Stalingrad closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Stalingrad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Zalac throws a big shot that misses.
Stalingrad misses with a double jab.
Stalingrad walks into a straight right hand from Zalac.
Zalac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalingrad has been working on his balance at Elite Underground Training Facility, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zalac.
Zalac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stalingrad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Zalac moves out of range.
Stalingrad is looking to clinch.
Zalac with the counter takedown but Stalingrad avoids it easily.#CL#
Stalingrad has closed the distance and engaged Zalac in a clinch.
Stalingrad misses with a punch to the body.
Zalac tries to pull guard but Stalingrad holds him up against the cage and eventually Zalac drops back down to his feet.
Zalac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalingrad has Zalac pressed against the cage, preventing Zalac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Stalingrad is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omir Stalingrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalingrad is leaning against Zalac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalingrad tries to pull guard but Zalac holds him up against the cage and eventually Stalingrad drops back down to his feet.
Stalingrad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalingrad leaning against his opponent.
Zalac has had enough of the clinch but Stalingrad keeps him there for the moment.
Zalac is pressed up against the cage. Stalingrad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zalac down to the mat. Zalac avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zalac misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Stalingrad moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Stalingrad lands an elbow just above Zalac 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Knees to the body from Stalingrad.
Zalac looks winded!
Stalingrad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalingrad is leaning against Zalac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalingrad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalingrad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stalingrad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stalingrad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Stalingrad has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Zalac working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Stalingrad clinches up with Zalac and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalingrad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zalac pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Stalingrad.
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!#BC#
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalingrad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Stalingrad has Zalac up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalingrad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omir Stalingrad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alen Zalac's cut.
That's time! Stalingrad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Stalingrad has managed to clinch.
Stalingrad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stalingrad tries to work over Zalac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalingrad fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Stalingrad instigates a clinch.
Stalingrad is trying to pull guard but Zalac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Omir Stalingrad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalingrad tries to throw a body punch but Zalac avoids it by throwing Stalingrad back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Zalac gets tackled into the cage by Stalingrad. Stalingrad maintains the clinch.
Stalingrad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zalac can do to turn this around?
Stalingrad lands a body shot.
Zalac can't break the clinch.
Zalac is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zalac tries to pull guard but Stalingrad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalingrad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zalac up against the cage.
Stalingrad misses with a knee strike.
Stalingrad misses with a punch to the body.
Stalingrad content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Stalingrad manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zalac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Stalingrad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalingrad struggles to land a body shot inside as Zalac controls his hands.
Stalingrad is leaning against Zalac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalingrad tries a body shot but Zalac blocks it.
Zalac blocks a body shot from Stalingrad.
Zalac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stalingrad.
Stalingrad works on Zalac's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Stalingrad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zalac misses with an uppercut
letting Stalingrad counter with a right hand. #CL#
Stalingrad closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalingrad stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Stalingrad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalingrad slips a jab from Zalac.#T4#
Stalingrad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Stalingrad closes the distance and clinches.
Zalac working hard to break the clinch.
Stalingrad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zalac is looking to break free of the clinch but Stalingrad has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalingrad has Zalac pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zalac manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalingrad has Zalac pressed against the cage, preventing Zalac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omir Stalingrad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alen Zalac's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Stalingrad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zalac.
Stalingrad scores with a leg kick.
Stalingrad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zalac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalingrad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zalac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zalac circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Stalingrad has managed to clinch.
Zalac can't break the clinch.
Zalac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Stalingrad.
#TD#
Stalingrad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zalac uses from the top position.
Zalac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Stalingrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zalac.
Zalac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stalingrad is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Stalingrad stands up from Zalac's guard - Stalingrad perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zalac throws a poor cross that misses
and Stalingrad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stalingrad shoots in looking for a takedown. Zalac tries to sprawl out of it but Stalingrad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zalac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stalingrad lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Stalingrad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalingrad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalingrad lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalingrad leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch.
Zalac circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Stalingrad tries to clinch but Zalac moves out of range.
Stalingrad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zalac sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stalingrad somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Zalac.#CL2#
Zalac pushes Stalingrad up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalingrad can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omir Stalingrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Stalingrad has managed to clinch.
Stalingrad pushes Zalac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Stalingrad.
Zalac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Stalingrad lands a good knee to the midsection. Zalac won't want to take too many of those.
A body shot lands from Stalingrad.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Stalingrad as the two fighters clinch.
Stalingrad lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalingrad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalingrad has Zalac pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalingrad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zalac.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omir Stalingrad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stalingrad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omir Stalingrad!
After the fight, Omir Stalingrad was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quest 16: Bacolod v Cauchy
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Stalingrad slips a straight right by Huts.
Omir Stalingrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Stalingrad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stalingrad.
Stalingrad thuds a left hand into Huts's body.#CL2#
Stalingrad has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Stalingrad has Huts up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Stalingrad finds it's way through Huts's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Nairy Huts has been cut.
Stalingrad throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Stalingrad gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Huts wants a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Stalingrad.
Huts working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Stalingrad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Stalingrad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Huts sprawling to the canvas! Huts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stalingrad finish him?!
#CL2#
Stalingrad clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Stalingrad rushes Huts and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Stalingrad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Stalingrad.
A little feinted left hand from Huts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Stalingrad has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Stalingrad breaks from the clinch.
Huts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Stalingrad rushes Huts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalingrad's coach down at Elite Underground Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stalingrad's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Stalingrad has Huts up against the cage in a clinch.
Huts is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3##BC2#
Stalingrad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stalingrad moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Stalingrad darts in and clinches Huts up against the cage.
Stalingrad lands a knee to the body.
Stalingrad is leaning against Huts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Huts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nairy Huts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Huts tries to score a body lock takedown but Stalingrad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalingrad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stalingrad trying to land knees to the body.
Huts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stalingrad has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Stalingrad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stalingrad closes the distance and pushes Huts back into the cage.
Stalingrad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huts's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omir Stalingrad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nairy Huts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Huts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalingrad is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Stalingrad darts in and clinches Huts up against the cage.#BC2#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Stalingrad has knocked Huts down with a huge combo! Stalingrad steps away and waves a wobbly Huts back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Huts is rocked!
Stalingrad lands with a big right hook that stumbles Huts - he's out on his feet here! Stalingrad follows up with another monster hook that separates Huts from consciousness! Huts falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Stalingrad stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Omir Stalingrad!
Omir Stalingrad 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:
WCKD - 9 - Across The Pond
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Weismuller dodges the punch combination from Stalingrad.
Weismuller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy head kick and Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Stalingrad tries to close the distance and clinch but Weismuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stalingrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stalingrad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Weismuller moves out of range.
Stalingrad misses with a combination
and Weismuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller lands a right hook to the body.
Weismuller thuds a left hand into Stalingrad's body.
Weismuller throws a series of strikes that have Stalingrad backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weismuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalingrad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Stalingrad gets tackled into the cage by Weismuller. Weismuller maintains the clinch.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalingrad.
Weismuller 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.
A right handed body shot lands from Weismuller.
Stalingrad looks winded!
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Stalingrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weismuller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Weismuller dives in and grabs Stalingrad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stalingrad pushes down on Weismuller's head and hops out.
Stalingrad throws a big counter head kick but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller lands a jab to the nose.
Weismuller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stalingrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omir Stalingrad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stalingrad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Stalingrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weismuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stalingrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller thuds his right hand into Stalingrad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stalingrad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stalingrad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weismuller throws a series of strikes that have Stalingrad backpedaling.
#T2#
Stalingrad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weismuller finds it's way round the side to connect with Stalingrad's head. #CUT#
It looks like Omir Stalingrad has been cut.
Stalingrad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Weismuller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalingrad takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stalingrads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stalingrad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stalingrad.
The crowd cheers as Stalingrad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weismuller doesn't seem phased though.
Stalingrad misses with a two punch combination.
Stalingrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Stalingrad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick by Stalingrad misses #CL#
and Weismuller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Weismuller.
Weismuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stalingrad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalingrad wants to stall.
Weismuller lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Weismuller.
Stalingrad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalingrad is trying to force a seperation but Weismuller has the dominant position.
Weismuller scores with a shot to the side of Stalingrad's head.
Weismuller throws an elbow but it misses.
Weismuller tries to score a body lock takedown but Stalingrad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stalingrad backwards. #BC#
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalingrad thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Stalingrad misses.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weismuller looks to land a combination but Stalingrad avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Weismuller.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalingrad.
Weismuller lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Weismuller.
Stalingrad takes a shot to the head.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stalingrad backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Stalingrad wants to break free but Weismuller has control.
Weismuller works on Stalingrad's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch.
Weismuller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weismuller lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omir Stalingrad's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stalingrad throws a lazy head kick
and Weismuller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weismuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalingrad can do to turn this around?
Stalingrad wants to clinch up but Weismuller keeps it at a distance.
Weismuller scores with the left hand. Stalingrad knows he should have avoided that one.
Stalingrad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stalingrad misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weismuller.
Stalingrad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stalingrad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller jabs at Stalingrad's body.
Omir Stalingrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weismuller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stalingrad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller scores with a jab. Stalingrad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stalingrad walks forward, straight into a front kick from Weismuller.#T1#
Weismuller scores with a three punch combo!
Weismuller dodges the punch combination from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad is breathing heavily.
Stalingrad misses with a two punch combination.
Stalingrad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tommy Weismuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalingrad motions for Weismuller to come forward. Stalingrad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stalingrad misses with the combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#CL#
Weismuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weismuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weismuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weismuller lands a left hand.
#T2##BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch.
Stalingrad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weismuller circles away quickly and effectively.
Weismuller lands a body shot.
Weismuller connects with a body shot that sends Stalingrad's belly button to the back.
Weismuller lands with a hook. Stalingrad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weismuller digs a good body shot into Stalingrad's ribs.
Stalingrad takes one to the chin there.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalingrad walks into a left hand. #TD#
Weismuller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Weismuller trying to mount his opponent but Stalingrad defends it. #T3#
Weismuller trying to control the pace.
Stalingrad wants to sweep but Weismuller has passed to side control!
Stalingrad is looking to regain half guard here but Weismuller keeps moving and retains side control.
Weismuller just content to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stalingrad is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Weismuller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stalingrad!
Weismuller controlling the pace for now.
Weismuller working the ground and pound effectively.
Weismuller controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weismuller lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omir Stalingrad's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Weismuller moves into the clinch.
Weismuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stalingrads head.
Weismuller lands with a right to the head.
Weismuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weismuller tries to work over Stalingrad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalingrad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body.
Weismuller lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Weismuller - that landed with a thud.
Weismuller lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands an uppercut.
Weismuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Stalingrad backwards.
Stalingrad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Stalingrad is rocked!#KD#
Weismuller drops Stalingrad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stalingrad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stalingrad is still on wobbly legs! Can Weismuller finish him?#T1#
Weismuller unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Stalingrad! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Weismuller is unloading with more strikes now! Stalingrad drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Weismuller!
After winning the bout, Tommy Weismuller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Omir Stalingrad was interviewed post fight and said 'This is tough thing for me. One thing you should know... It is you my friend, I will be back for. Remember my words.'.
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Event:
WCKD - 7 -Valentines Massa
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Honda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Honda shoots in and gets a takedown into Stalingrad's guard.
Honda forces his way into half guard.
Honda trying to control the pace.
Stalingrad wants to control but Honda is keeping busy.
Honda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stalingrad keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Honda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stalingrad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Honda 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.
#T1#
Honda trying to control from half guard but Stalingrad is working away.
Stalingrad wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Honda is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stalingrad still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stalingrad has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Honda tries to buck Stalingrad off but Stalingrad is having none of it.
Stalingrad tries to advance to mount but Honda denies him.
Honda can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Honda is looking for a sweep.
Honda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Honda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Honda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stalingrad manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Stalingrad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Honda drops back looking for a leg! Stalingrad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stalingrad manages to kick Honda off! Honda jumps back into Stalingrad's guard.
Honda's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalingrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses.
Stalingrad wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stalingrad's guard.
We've been hearing that Honda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Honda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stalingrad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Honda.
Honda trying to control the action but Stalingrad is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Honda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES2#
Stalingrad kicks Honda off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Stalingrad misses #TD#
and Honda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stalingrad! #ES2#
Stalingrad throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalingrad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stalingrad manages to circle out of the way.
Stalingrad throws a nice head kick!
Stalingrad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalingrad throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Omir Stalingrad will probably get the nod.
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#
Stalingrad looks to land a combination but Honda avoids it well.
Stalingrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honda.
Stalingrad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honda throws a sloppy head kick and Stalingrad moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Stalingrad.
Stalingrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Honda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalingrad scores with a leg kick.
Stalingrad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stalingrad throws a series of punches but Honda moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda avoids the head kick by Stalingrad.
Honda just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalingrad misses with a head kick.
Stalingrad throws a head kick that half lands.
#T1#
Stalingrad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Honda checks a leg kick.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy head kick
and Honda counters with a thumping low kick.
Stalingrad is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stalingrad.
A swing and a miss from Honda.
Stalingrad motions for Honda to come forward. Stalingrad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy head kick and Honda moves out of range easily.
Stalingrad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Honda.
Honda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalingrad misses with a head kick.
A big right from Honda misses.
Honda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stalingrad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Honda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stalingrad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omir Stalingrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
A combination from Honda does no damage.
Stalingrad connects with a high kick.
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!
Stalingrad looks to throw the jab but Honda is out of range.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy head kick and Honda moves out of range easily.
Honda tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalingrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Honda checks a leg kick nicely.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Honda blocks a head kick by Stalingrad.
Stalingrad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Honda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Honda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Honda is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Honda is trying to control the action in half guard but Stalingrad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Honda is looking for a kimura but Stalingrad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Honda to get the leverage.
Honda trying to control from Stalingrad's half guard. Stalingrad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stalingrad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Honda controls the pace.
Honda stops Stalingrad from standing up.
Honda advances position into side control!
Stalingrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Stalingrad is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Honda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Honda tries for a kimura but Stalingrad is defending well.
Honda trying to control the action but Stalingrad is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omir Stalingrad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Stalingrad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalingrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalingrad fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Stalingrad.
Honda shoots in looking for a takedown. Stalingrad tries to sprawl out of it but Honda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stalingrad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalingrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Honda misses its target.
Stalingrad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Takuji Honda has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalingrad lands with a slapping head kick.
Honda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalingrad moves away.
Honda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stalingrad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Honda shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Honda blocks a head kick by Stalingrad.
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Honda moves out of range.
Stalingrad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Honda moves out of range.
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Honda moves out of range.
Honda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stalingrad just manages to avoid it.
Stalingrad throws a head kick that misses.
Honda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stalingrad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honda.
Honda connects with a leg kick. Stalingrad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stalingrad throws a head kick that Honda semi-blocks.
A punch combination from Stalingrad misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stalingrad.
Honda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Stalingrad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stalingrad throws a low kick but Honda avoids it.
Honda feinted with a counter takedown.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stalingrad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Honda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Honda avoids the head kick by Stalingrad.
Honda is looking to wear down Stalingrad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stalingrad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Honda eats them both and turns towards Stalingrad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda avoids the head kick by Stalingrad.
Honda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stalingrad throws a head kick that misses.
Stalingrad throws a nice looking combination but Honda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Honda jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Honda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Honda backs off Stalingrad throws a huge counter combo but Honda manages to avoid it all.
Stalingrad misses the jab.
Honda throws a body punch but Stalingrad moves out of range.
A combination from Honda does no damage.
Stalingrad misses with a head kick.
Stalingrad scores with a leg kick.
Stalingrad throws a right and a left that Honda avoids nicely.
Honda blocks a head kick by Stalingrad.
Omir Stalingrad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalingrad swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Honda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takuji Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda misses with a hook.
Stalingrad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stalingrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Honda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Honda misses with a hook. Stalingrad ducked under it nicely.
Stalingrad just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalingrad misses with a low kick.
Stalingrad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalingrad ducks under a wild hook from Honda.
Stalingrad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Stalingrad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Honda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy head kick and Honda moves out of range easily.
Stalingrad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalingrad throws a series of punches but Honda moves out of range.
Stalingrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Honda shoots for a takedown but Stalingrad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Honda misses the target.#TD#
Honda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Honda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda is looking to take a break and control but Stalingrad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takuji Honda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omir Stalingrad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stalingrad 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Omir Stalingrad!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Omir Stalingrad!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Omir Stalingrad!
Omir Stalingrad wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Omir Stalingrad rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
WCKD - 4 - Gold Standard
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Mckenny wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mckenny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stalingrad defends it nicely.#CL#
Mckenny clinches up against the cage.
Mckenny managing to block the knees to the body from Stalingrad.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Mckenny pulls Stalingrad into guard.
Stalingrad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalingrad postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stalingrad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mckenny wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stalingrad is now in half guard.
Mckenny really is a fat lump.
Stalingrad is taking a breather. Mckenny 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.
Stalingrad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mckenny throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Stalingrad manages to pass to side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mckenny is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stalingrad asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mckenny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stalingrad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stalingrad just content to control the position. #SU2#
Stalingrad stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Stalingrad.
Mckenny shoots and misses
and Stalingrad counters with a three punch combo that has Mckenny backing up. Mckenny nods at Stalingrad to acknowledge the strikes.
Stalingrad throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Stalingrad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mckenny throws a leg kick but Stalingrad checks it.
As Mckenny backs off Stalingrad throws a huge counter combo but Mckenny manages to avoid it all.
Stalingrad throws a nice head kick!
Stalingrad misses with a head kick.
Mckenny takes a kick to the side of the head.
Omir Stalingrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mckenny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mckenny lands in his opponent's guard.
Mckenny is looking to stand up but Stalingrad won't let him.
Mckenny wants to control from the top but Stalingrad keeps moving.
Mckenny won't allow Stalingrad to get back to his feet. #T4#
Stalingrad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mckenny manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mckenny 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.
Stalingrad controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omir Stalingrad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stalingrad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stalingrad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mckenny checks it well. #CL#
Mckenny rushes Stalingrad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalingrad tries to land a knee to the head but Mckenny blocks with his arms.
Stalingrad is trying to break free.
Stalingrad tries to work over Mckenny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalingrad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalingrad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalingrad looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalingrad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mckenny managing to block the knees to the body from Stalingrad.
Mckenny is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mckenny as Stalingrad tries to tie him up.
Stalingrad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mckenny's elbow.
Mckenny is trying to pull guard but Stalingrad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalingrad is trying to break the clinch but Mckenny is controlling him.
Mckenny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stalingrad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalingrad tries to throw a body punch but Mckenny avoids it by throwing Stalingrad back against the cage. #BC2#
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalingrad lands a head kick!
Stalingrad throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mckenny counters with a left and a right that stings Stalingrad.
Mckenny fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Mckenny. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Stalingrad throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Mckenny holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Stalingrad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mckenny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mckenny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Mckenny closes the distance and clinches.
Mckenny tries to pull guard but Stalingrad won't allow it.
Stalingrad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mckenny misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalingrad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckenny managing to block the knees to the body from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalingrad works on Mckenny's body with a couple of short punches.
Mckenny tries to pull guard but Stalingrad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mckenny is trying to pull guard but Stalingrad has him pressed against the cage.
Stalingrad trying to land knees to the body.
Stalingrad missing with knees to the body.
#T3##TD#
Mckenny drags the fight down to the ground.
Mckenny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stalingrad controls the pace.
Mckenny is trying to control the position but Stalingrad postures up.
Mckenny wants to stand and escape but Stalingrad is having none of it. #SUB#
Mckenny working for submissions but it's allowed Stalingrad to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckenny is looking for a sweep. Stalingrad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Stalingrad moves into full mount! Mckenny won't be happy about that!
Mckenny is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stalingrad controlling from mount.
Mckenny is squirming around, avoiding Stalingrad's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalingrad looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omir Stalingrad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stalingrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stalingrad.
Stalingrad scores with a head kick. Mckenny tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mckenny fails with the takedown.
Stalingrad throws a push kick but Mckenny slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Stalingrad.
Mckenny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy head kick and Mckenny moves out of range easily.
Stalingrad misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalingrad throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Omir Stalingrad seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Mckenny shoots in and bounces Stalingrad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckenny looking to sit in guard and control but Stalingrad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SU2#
Stalingrad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stalingrad with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Mckenny looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stalingrad!
Mckenny trying to control the action but Stalingrad is working from the bottom.
Stalingrad is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stalingrad can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Mckenny trying to control the action but Stalingrad is working from the bottom.
Stalingrad regains half guard, as Mckenny was trying to land strikes.
Stalingrad controlling the position well.
Stalingrad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mckenny. #T3#
Mckenny is pressing down on Stalingrad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stalingrad is holding on for now.
Mckenny trying to control from Stalingrad's half guard. Stalingrad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stalingrad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mckenny manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mckenny wants to improve his position but instead Stalingrad has moved into half guard.
Stalingrad not doing much here.
#T4#
Mckenny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stalingrad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mckenny is trying to maintain the position but Stalingrad is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omir Stalingrad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stalingrad 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omir Stalingrad!
Omir Stalingrad was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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