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Event:
Island Brawls 28
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Hall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stols to the ground. Hall is now in Stols's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hall throwing strikes but missing.
Stols is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall wants to control from the top but Stols keeps moving.
Stols wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura here but Stols manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hall's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stols.
Stols wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stols defends it easily.#T1#
Stols trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stols wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Stols postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stols wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Stols throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Stols looking to improve position, pressing down on Hall's thigh with his hand. Hall seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Stols paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Stols's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hall picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sirus Hall!
Sirus Hall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sweet Leaf Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 21
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balic wants to clinch up but Stols keeps it at a distance.
Popay Stols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stols shoots in and drives through. Balic sprawls well.
Balic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Balic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stols.
Stols misses with an uppercut.
Balic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stols lands a nice shot that snaps Balic's head back.
Stols goes for a double leg but Balic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balic continues to drive forward.
Ismet Balic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popay Stols.
A combination from Stols does no damage.
Balic tries to counter by clinching up but Stols breaks away and moves out of range.
Balic shoots in and drives through. Stols sprawls well.
Stols throws an off balance right hand
and Balic counters with a left and a right that stings Stols.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stols shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balic as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Stols moves into the clinch.
Stols lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Stols manages to break the clinch.
Balic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Stols.#T1#
Stols lands a jab.
Balic shoots for a double leg takedown but Stols sprawls well. He's pushed Balic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Balic with that takedown attempt.
Balic tries to clinch but Stols is having none of it.
Stols unleashes a big counter combination but Balic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balic shoots for a takedown but Stols saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stols misses the shot to the body.
Balic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Stols clinches with his opponent.
Balic has Stols pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stols manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stols lands with a left to the head.
Stols is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stols slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stols.#T2#
Stols has Balic pressed against the cage.
Stols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Stols.
Stols lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stols lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stols is trying to break free.
Balic blocks an elbow strike from Stols.
Stols lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stols is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stols.
Balic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stols just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stols.
#BC2#
Stols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stols looks to score with a jab to the body but Balic is just out of range.
Balic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Balic fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Stols clinches up against the cage.
Stols comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stols lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stols just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Stols.
Balic prevents Stols from breaking the clinch.
Stols lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balic backwards. #BC#
Balic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stols shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balic as he jumps to the side.
Balic tries to clinch up.
Balic dives in and grabs Stols's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stols pushes down on Balic's head and hops out.
Stols tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stols uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Stols punishes Balic's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Stols has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stols scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stols throws an elbow that misses.
Stols lands an uppercut.
Balic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stols's efforts to push away.
Balic takes a shot to the head.
Balic being controlled against the cage.
Balic wants to take the fight to the mat but Stols manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balic has Stols pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stols manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stols looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popay Stols dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Stols moves into the clinch successfully.
Stols lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stols scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popay Stols seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stols lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stols.
Stols leaning against his opponent.
Stols holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stols throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stols prevents the takedown attempt.
Stols taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balic trying to stall but Stols improves his position.
Balic throws an elbow but it misses.
Balic managing to block the knees to the body from Stols.
Balic managing to block the knees to the body from Stols.
Stols with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Balic is looking to control Stols's arms but Stols gets an underhook and turns him. Now Balic has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Stols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stols.
Stols throws a body shot but no joy.
Stols shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balic as he jumps to the side.
Balic is looking to clinch but Stols is avoiding it.
Stols looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Stols as Balic shoots in.
Balic connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Stols has closed the distance and engaged Balic in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Balic throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stols. #T2#
Stols scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stols misses with an elbow over the top.
Stols lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stols.
A body shot lands from Stols.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balic blocks the elbow strike.
Balic blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stols creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stols lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balic is trying to maintain a safe position but Stols gets an underhook and turns Balic into the cage.#BC2#
Stols pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balic dives in for a single leg takedown but Stols sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Balic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stols shoots in for a takedown but Balic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balic throws a head kick that misses.
Balic works Stols's body with a nice hook.
Stols is breathing heavily.#T3#
Stols changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balic shoots in looking for a takedown but Stols manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stols shoots in for a takedown but Balic shows good takedown defense.
Ismet Balic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Stols.
Stols throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stols avoids a kick to the body.
Balic wants to clinch.
Stols with the counter takedown but Balic avoids it easily.
Stols leaves Balic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stols closes the distance and clinches up with Balic, looking for a takedown. Stols pushes Balic against the cage but Balic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stols shoots for a double leg takedown but Balic sprawls well. He's pushed Stols's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balic darts in looking for a takedown but Stols gets double underhooks and turns Balic into the cage. #T4#
Stols throws a jab when Balic was well out of range.
Stols blocks a head kick by Balic.
Balic fails to land the takedown.
Balic shoots in looking for a takedown but Stols manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Balic with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stols defends well and Balic ends up having to push Stols into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stols's waist but Stols gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balic off to one side.
Stols fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Balic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Stols has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balic trying to stall but Stols improves his position.
Stols stalling against the cage.
Balic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popay Stols showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Balic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stols shoots in for a takedown but Balic shows good takedown defense.
Balic shoots in but Stols avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Stols rushes Balic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stols misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stols creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balic fails to pull guard.
Good body shot from Stols.
Stols lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stols is leaning against Balic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Stols manages to break the clinch.
Balic shoots in looking for a takedown but Stols manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Balic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stols moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Stols throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balic shoots in looking for a takedown. Stols tries to sprawl out of it but Balic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stols manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balic sets himself, and Stols steps forward looking for the clinch! Balic avoids it this time.
Stols scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Stols closes the distance and clinches.
Balic tries to stall but Stols uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Balic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Balic fails to pull guard.
Stols controlling the action here for a moment.
Balic taking a breather. #T2#
Stols has Balic pressed against the cage.
Stols lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balic can't get the takedown.
Stols lands with a left to the head.
Stols lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stols lands with a short shot to the head.
Stols works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Stols breaks the clinch.
Stols is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Stols has closed the distance and engaged Balic in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balic blocks an elbow strike.
Stols lands a body punch.
Stols looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balic looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Stols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stols lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stols lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balic struggles to land a body shot inside as Stols controls his hands.
Stols looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Balic tries to stall but Stols uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Balic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stols just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stols misses with a knee to the head.
Balic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stols throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stols just misses with a elbow thrown towards Balic's brow.
Stols lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Stols breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Balic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stols lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Balic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stols manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Stols as Balic shoots in.
Stols leaves Balic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Stols clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Balic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Balic tries to keep at a distance but Stols has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Balic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Popay Stols comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stols 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Popay Stols! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 15
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stols wants to clinch.
Stols fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bobby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stols displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobby throws out the jab.
Bobby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stols moves away.
Bobby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donk. Bobby catches Stols right on the button with a cross.
Bobby throws the left hand but Stols avoids the punch easily.
Stols doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobby circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stols misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Stols rushes Bobby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stols.
Bobby gets through Stols's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stols looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Bobby. #T1#
Bobby scores with a shot to the side of Stols's head.
Bobby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stols doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Stols escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobby throws a jab when Stols was well out of range.
Stols keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stols throws a series of strikes that have Bobby backpedaling.
Stols shoots in for a takedown but Bobby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricky Bobby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stols slips under a jab.
Bobby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stols.
Stols throws a counter combo.
Stols 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.
Bobby throws the left hand but Stols avoids the punch easily.
Bobby throws a lazy right hand but Stols sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stols looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bobby is fending him off so far but Stols persists. Nope, Bobby circles away and we're back to standing.
Stols keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobby.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stols fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Bobby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricky Bobby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popay Stols.#T2#
Stols shoots in for a takedown but Bobby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stols looks winded!
Bobby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stols.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Stols's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stols fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bobby misses with a body shot.
Stols misses with a two punch combination.
Bobby throws a hook but Stols blocks it.
Stols moves out of range of the strikes.
Stols fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Bobby.
Bobby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stols was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobby.
Bobby misses with a two punch combination.
Bobby misses with an uppercut. Stols saw that one coming.#T3#
Stols tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bobby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stols ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stols fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Bobby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bobby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobby looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bobby throws a jab but it's blocked by Stols.
Bobby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Stols's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stols feints a jab promting Bobby to slip. Stols then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bobby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stols looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stols uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bobby.
Bobby is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stols's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bobby misses with a looping right.
Stols is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stols throws a right and a left that Bobby avoids nicely.
Stols moves out of range as Bobby strikes.
Stols shoots in but Bobby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stols shoots in for a takedown but Bobby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Bobby misses with a double jab
and Stols counters with a stiff right hand.
Bobby looks to throw the jab but Stols is out of range.
Stols fails to land the takedown.
Stols shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bobby sprawls well. Bobby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stols gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stols fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stols slips a jab and a cross from Bobby.
Bobby throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobby throws a big shot that misses.
Bobby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stols tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stols uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bobby.
A swing and a miss from Bobby.
Bobby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bobby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stols.
Bobby throws a big counter combination but Stols scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bobby misses with a hook.
Popay Stols is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobby misses the shot to the body.
Stols avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobby misses with the combination.
A big left from Bobby misses.
Stols wants to clinch but Bobby slips to the side
enabling Bobby to counter with a crisp jab.
Bobby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stols can do to turn this around?
Stols throws a series of punches but Bobby moves out of range. #CL2#
Stols closes the distance and clinches.
Bobby throws a punch but it's blocked by Stols.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stols stalling in the clinch but Bobby improves position.
Bobby presses Stols against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stols is breathing heavily.
Bobby lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Stols struggles to land a body shot inside as Bobby controls his hands.
Bobby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bobby.
Bobby lands a left hand.
Bobby misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Bobby.
Bobby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bobby.
Bobby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stols backwards.
Bobby lands an uppercut.
Bobby lands a body punch.
Bobby lands an uppercut.
Bobby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bobby presses Stols against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bobby gets through Stols's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bobby pushes Stols back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stols takes a shot to the head.
Bobby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bobby lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Stols tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobby avoids it.
Ricky Bobby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bobby lands with a right to the head.
Bobby lands a shot to the body.
Bobby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stolss head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bobby.
Bobby lands with a right to the head.
Bobby misses with the head strike.
Stols's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bobby scores with a shot to the side of Stols's head.
Stols takes a shot to the head.
Bobby gets through Stols's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Bobby. #ROC#Stols is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bobby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stols is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobby finish him?
Bobby lands a shoulder strike.
Bobby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stols backwards.
Bobby misses with the head strike.
Bobby lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bobby.
Bobby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bobby lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Bobby drops Stols onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stols is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A short right from Bobby on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bobby fails to land.
Bobby lands a body shot.
Stols's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bobby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stols backwards.
Bobby creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stols's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stols drops to his knees and Bobby pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Bobby!
A victorious Ricky Bobby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makoniko leaves Stols with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Makoniko looking to score a takedown here. Stols is defending well but Makoniko drives through and ends up in Stols's guard.
Stols has his hands on Makoniko's head, controlling the position.
Makoniko throws a big right hand that misses.
Stols keeping moving, preventing Makoniko from controlling successfully.
Stols 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.
Makoniko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoniko trying to control the position from guard on top but Stols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stols is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Makoniko passes Stols's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makoniko works his way into side control. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Makoniko.
Stols tries to escape but Makoniko is in control.
Stols sneaks back into half guard.
Stols on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makoniko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Makoniko.
Makoniko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stols trying to control but Makoniko postures up.
Stols works his way to full guard. Good work.
Makoniko working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Stols is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makoniko defends well.#T2#
Stols is trying to keep Makoniko in close.
Stols is pulling down on Makoniko's head to control his posture.
Stols tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makoniko tries to free his leg and advance position but Stols is retaining full guard.
Makoniko working some strikes from top position.
Makoniko wants to control from the top but Stols keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stols is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makoniko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makoniko looking to sit in guard and control but Stols gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Makoniko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Stols prevents Makoniko from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Stols decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stols shoots in for a takedown but Makoniko shows good takedown defense.
Stols tries to clinch up but Makoniko circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Makoniko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stols is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makoniko throws a strike but Stols rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Stols advances position into side control!
Makoniko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stols has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Makoniko's face as Stols controls the position.
Makoniko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stols asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Stols wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makoniko, who protects the arm well.
Makoniko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Stols stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Makoniko slaps away a takedown attempt from Stols, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Canan Makoniko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Makoniko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Makoniko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stols circles away.
Canan Makoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makoniko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stols defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makoniko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canan Makoniko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Stols.
Stols darts in looking for a takedown but Makoniko gets double underhooks and turns Stols into the cage.
Stols throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makoniko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makoniko goes for a double leg but Stols avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stols continues to drive forward.#TD#
Makoniko scores with a takedown into Stols's guard.
Stols is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makoniko wants to get back to his feet.
Stols not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stols missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stols is looking for a kimura but Makoniko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stols to get the leverage. #T1#
Stols is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Makoniko!
Makoniko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stols looking to ground and pound but Makoniko is blocking nicely.
Stols throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Makoniko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stols throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Popay Stols has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makoniko is trying to stand up.
Stols has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stols controlling his opponent.
Makoniko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stols on the ground.
Makoniko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T2#
Stols looking to control but Makoniko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makoniko is trying to stand.
Stols throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Makoniko because Stols loaded up on that one.
Makoniko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Makoniko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stols.
Stols misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Stols has hold of Makoniko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Makoniko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Makoniko wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3#
Makoniko blocking the ground and pound.
Makoniko is trying to stand up.
Stols thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Makoniko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Stols throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Makoniko because Stols loaded up on that one.
Stols misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Makoniko is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Stols tries to control but Makoniko wriggling away.
Stols throws some wild stikes that Makoniko manages to avoid easily.
You get the feeling that Makoniko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Stols has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Stols there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Makoniko squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Makoniko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popay Stols showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stols misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makoniko is looking to counter the offense by Stols and move into the clinch.
Makoniko has his takedown stuffed
and Stols counters with a series of strikes. Makoniko will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Makoniko with that takedown attempt.
Stols fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makoniko dodges the punch combination from Stols.
Makoniko shoots in and drives through. Stols sprawls well.
Stols unleashes a big counter combination but Makoniko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canan Makoniko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Makoniko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stols sprawls well initially but Makoniko persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Stols manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Makoniko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Stols takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makoniko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stols is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makoniko wants a takedown.
Makoniko looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Stols breaks from the clinch.
Stols looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Stols throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makoniko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makoniko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stols counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makoniko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Makoniko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stols is trying to defend but Makoniko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Makoniko thows a huge punch but Stols dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Stols looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stols is refusing to be controlled, as Makoniko sits in half guard.
Stols is trying to maintain the position but Makoniko is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Makoniko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makoniko working the head and body with strikes.
Stols is pressing down on Makoniko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makoniko postures up.
Makoniko trying to control the position from guard on top but Stols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makoniko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stols is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makoniko is working Stols over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makoniko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makoniko landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Makoniko wants to control from the top but Stols keeps moving.
Makoniko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makoniko landing some decent shots from guard.
Makoniko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stols's head.
Makoniko won't allow Stols to sweep him here.
Makoniko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stols's head.#SUB2#
Makoniko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stols has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makoniko has managed to get both his arms back between Stols's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Makoniko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stols has momentary wrist control but Makoniko slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Stols wants to sweep but no luck.
Makoniko trying to control the position from guard on top but Stols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makoniko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Makoniko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makoniko trying to control the position from guard on top but Stols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makoniko chips away with some ground and pound.
Makoniko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Popay Stols.
Well Stols 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Popay Stols! |
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