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Event:
KoF:IW - Okafor x Garbowa
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Felly throws the left hand but Stat avoids the punch easily.
Stat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Felly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stat.#CL#
Stat darts in and clinches Felly up against the cage.#TD2#
Felly pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Stat 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Felly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stat has managed to get both his arms back between Felly's legs - danger averted.
Stat showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Felly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stat is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Felly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Felly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Felly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Stat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Felly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Felly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Felly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Felly is looking for a triangle but Stat pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Stat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Felly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Felly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stat is aware though and is defending well.
Stat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Stat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Felly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stat has managed to get both his arms back between Felly's legs - danger averted.
Stat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Felly keeping moving, preventing Stat from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Felly looking for a guillotine here but Stat defends easily.
Stat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Felly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Felly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stat wants to control from the top but Felly keeps moving.
Stat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stat trying to control but Felly is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Felly jabs Stat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blinko Felly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Felly misses the jab.
Stat wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Felly lands with a nice body punch.
Felly scores with a jab. Stat acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Stat has Felly up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Felly has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stat uses from the top position.
Stat trying to control but Felly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Felly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stat trying to control but Felly is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blinko Felly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Felly connects with a looping right hand.
Felly misses with a hook. Stat ducked under it nicely.
Felly lands with a right hand. #TD#
Stat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stat lands in his opponent's guard.
Stat trying to control but Felly is working from the bottom.
Stat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Stat drops back looking for a leg! Felly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Felly manages to kick Stat off! Stat jumps back into Felly's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Felly is looking for a triangle but Stat pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Stat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Felly keeping moving, preventing Stat from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Felly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stat is aware though and is defending well.
Felly keeping moving, preventing Stat from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Felly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Felly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Stat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Felly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stat has managed to get both his arms back between Felly's legs - danger averted.
Felly is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Stat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Felly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stat has managed to get both his arms back between Felly's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stat wants to control from the top but Felly keeps moving.
Felly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Felly working for a triangle but Stat defends it easily.
Stat sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Felly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stat wants to control from the top but Felly keeps moving. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Stat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Felly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Felly misses.
Stat tries to counter with a takedown but Felly is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Felly does it's job there.#CL#
Felly gets tackled into the cage by Stat. Stat maintains the clinch.
Felly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Stat lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Stat is working for a kimura but Felly is defending it quite comfortably.
Felly is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Felly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stat is trying to control the action in half guard but Felly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Stat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Felly defends it well. #SUB#
Felly is defending against the submission attempts here by Stat.
#SUB2#
Felly looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Felly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stat pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grounded Stat will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Stat darts in and clinches Felly up against the cage.#TD2#
Felly successfully pulls guard.
Stat trying to control but Felly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Felly has his foot on Stat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stat works his way back into a safe position though.
Stat trying to control but Felly is working from the bottom.
Stat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Felly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Felly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stat is aware though and is defending well.
Felly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stat trying to control but Felly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Felly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stat defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Felly has his foot on Stat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stat works his way back into a safe position though.
Stat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stat wants to control from the top but Felly keeps moving.
Stat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Felly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stat is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Felly scores with a shot to the body.
Felly lands with a hook. Stat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stat shoots for a takedown but Felly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Felly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Felly throws a jab but it's blocked by Stat.
A punch lands to the side of Stat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Felly.#CL#
Stat moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##TD2#
Felly manages to pull guard.
Stat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stat wants to control from the top but Felly keeps moving. #SUB2#
Felly is looking for a triangle but Stat pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Stat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Felly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Felly has his foot on Stat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stat works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Felly has his foot on Stat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stat works his way back into a safe position though.
Stat trying to control but Felly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Felly looking for a guillotine here but Stat defends easily.
#SUB2#
Felly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stat defends well.
Stat trying to control but Felly is working from the bottom.
Stat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Felly looking for a sweep. Not yet Felly, not yet.
Stat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blinko Felly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Felly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blinko Felly! |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Five X Malley
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Stat tries to clinch up.
Stat darts in trying to clinch
and Stat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Stat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Stat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
Stat throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Stat gets a clinch. #T1#
Silva stalling.
Stat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stat takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Stat misses with a takedown
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stat slips a jab from Silva.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Stat misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maruim Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grounded Stat.#T2#
Stat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Stat is rocked!
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stat is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Stat seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Stat rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Silva.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Stat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maruim Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stat looks winded!
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
#KD#
Silva drops Stat with a left right combo! Silva follows him down to the ground into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Silva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Stat is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maruim Silva!
Maruim Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Zurauskas
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Stat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sterling tries to avoid it but Stat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sterling to the ground. Sterling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sterling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sterling as he avoids it easily.
Stat closes the distance and clinches up with Sterling , looking for a takedown. Stat pushes Sterling against the cage but Sterling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grounded Stat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling .
Stat tries to clinch but Sterling is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling throws a right and a left that Stat avoids nicely.
Stat wants to clinch.#T1##TD#
Sterling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stat defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stat wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Stat is really struggling to control Sterling but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Stat is fighting to break Sterling 's control of his arms but Sterling is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stat stays in close to Sterling 's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stat tries for a takedown but Sterling circles away easily
and Sterling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Sterling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sterling connects with the punch.#TD#
Stat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sterling manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sterling trying to keep a closed guard but Stat is proving a slippery customer.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Stat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sterling manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stat has Sterling in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sterling defends it easily.#T4#
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Stat is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Stat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Sterling dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sterling !
Sterling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stat.
Stat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Sterling .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sterling throws out the jab.
Jon Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sterling tries to avoid it but Stat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sterling to the ground. Sterling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Sterling 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Stat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sterling did well to prevent Stat getting side control.#T1#
Sterling is trying to maintain the position but Stat is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sterling sees it coming and defends easily.
Sterling gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterling managing to control the position.
Stat trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stat defends it easily.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Stat from controlling successfully.
Grounded Stat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Sterling tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stat wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sterling throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Stat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sterling to the mat! Sterling manages to get full guard.
Stat wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sterling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Stat from controlling successfully.
Sterling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Sterling has his foot on Stat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stat works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Stat won't allow Sterling to sweep him here.
Sterling is pulling down on Stat's head to control his posture.
Stat trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jon Sterling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sterling lands a lovely overhand right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling looks to land a combination but Stat avoids it well.
Stat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sterling sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Sterling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Stat gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Sterling turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sterling manages to end up in side control.
Stat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sterling keeps working. #SUB#
Stat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sterling is not content to let Stat control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Stat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sterling knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Stat is working for a kimura but Sterling is defending it quite comfortably.
Stat wants to take a breather but Sterling is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Stat wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sterling is concentrating on defense, preventing Stat from advancing position. #SUB#
Stat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sterling sees it coming and defends easily.
Sterling strikes from the bottom but Stat passes into mount!
Sterling can't escape the position.
Sterling sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stat is trying to control. Sterling wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Sterling is trying to get back to full guard.
Stat is taking a breather. Sterling 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.
Sterling is trying to maintain the position but Stat is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Stat seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Sterling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sterling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Stat gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sterling is trying to control the position but Stat postures up.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling pulls Stat in close to his closed guard and prevents Stat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Grounded Stat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sterling has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Sterling !
Jon Sterling 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Stat closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Taylor has Stat pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Taylor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stat tumbling to the mat - Taylor dives into Stat's guard.
Stat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Stat looking for a triangle here. Taylor is fighting it but it looks tight! Stat pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Taylor is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Grounded Stat! |
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Event:
KOM Featherweight Semi Finals
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Stat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Minatpimsan counters with a stiff right hand.
Stat throws a body shot but no joy.
Minatpimsan throws a nice head kick!
Minatpimsan falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Stat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Stat maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Minatpimsan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stat has cracked it and Minatpimsan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grounded Stat! |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 9(HW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Stat rushes Jiang and presses him up against the cage.
Stat can't get the takedown.
Jiang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stat is keeping busy.
Jiang tries to pull guard but Stat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jiang pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Stat jumps into guard, dragging Jiang to the mat.
Stat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jiang wants to get up but he can't break Stat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Stat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jiang stacks Stat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jiang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat prevents Jiang from moving into mount.
Stat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jiang taking a breather here. #T1#
Jiang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jiang trying to control the position but Stat is working away.
Stat 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.
You can see the frustration on Stat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Jiang decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stat to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Stat moves into the clinch.#TD#
Stat has picked Jiang up - he's going for a ride! Stat dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jiang kicks off Stat and gets to his feet.
Stat is breathing heavily.#CL#
Jiang tries to keep at a distance but Stat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jiang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jiang is trying to pull guard but Stat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jiang tries to break the clinch but Stat is controlling the position.
Jiang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stat smiles and moves away.
Grounded Stat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shi Jiang.#CL2#
Jiang moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Stat avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stat as Jiang tries to tie him up.
Jiang tries a knee to the head but Stat blocks it.
#TD#
Stat is trying to trip Jiang. He has hold of a leg but Jiang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stat persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jiang keeping moving, preventing Stat from controlling successfully.
Jiang seems keen to control Stat's posture.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Jiang scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Stat looking to sit in guard and control but Jiang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jiang. #SUB2#
Jiang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stat has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jiang is looking to stand up but Stat isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shi Jiang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Stat tries to keep at a distance but Jiang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jiang is trying to push Stat away but Stat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jiang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jiang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stat is keeping busy.
Jiang stops a takedown attempt from Stat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat is trying to drag Jiang to the mat but Jiang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grounded Stat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stat throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang. #T1#
Jiang goes for a takedown attempt but Stat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Stat tries to sprawl but Jiang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Jiang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stat, up you get!
A low kick from Jiang is predictable there #CL#
and Stat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stat.
Stat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Jiang is leaning against Stat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jiang is trying to pull guard but Stat has him pressed against the cage.
Jiang fails to pull guard.
Stat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jiang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Jiang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jiang's best efforts.
Stat tries to kick Jiang off in order to stand up. Jiang Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Stat tries to bench press Jiang off him but Jiang keeps the position.
Jiang just content to control the position.
Stat is looking for a sweep.
Jiang throws a strike aimed at the side of Stat's head but Stat avoids it well.
Stat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Stat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stat is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jiang passes into side control, despite Stat's attempt to control the position.
Jiang wants to control but Stat is keeping him busy.
Stat struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Jiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Stat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jiang's guard.
Jiang wants to sweep here but Stat controlling him for the moment.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stat controls the pace.
Stat trying to control but Jiang is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jiang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stat looking to sit in guard and control but Jiang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jiang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Stat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jiang escapes and throws Stat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stat is letting Jiang control him for a moment.
Jiang has control of an arm but Stat manages to advance to Jiang's back!#T2#
Jiang rolls, trying to escape but Stat keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Stat looking to break Jiang's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jiang remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stat will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stat tries to get the hooks in deep but Jiang pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Jiang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stat gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stat's guard. Nice work there by Jiang.
#SUB#
Stat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jiang escapes and throws Stat's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Jiang trying to control the position but Stat is working away. #SU2#
Jiang decides to stand back up. #CL#
Stat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jiang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Stat manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Stat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jiang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jiang struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grounded Stat.
I think Jiang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Shi Jiang!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Shi Jiang!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Shi Jiang!
Shi Jiang wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Stat throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stat's waist but Stat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Stat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Stat misses with the body kick#TD#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stat scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Stat back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stat.
Stat is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Sanchez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez trying to control the position but Stat is working away.
Stat can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Stat tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Stat wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez 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.
Stat is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes but Stat uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Stat trying to control from the bottom.
Stat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanchez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Sanchez trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez blocks the strikes from Stat.
Well, if Sanchez 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.
Stat trying to control here.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Stat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stat wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stat is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Stat throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Stat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stat tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Stat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Sanchez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stat wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stat looking to control.
#SU#
Stat is working an open guard so Sanchez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Stat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stat can do to turn this around?
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Stat had control of the position.
Stat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez won't allow Stat to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stat looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Stat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Stat keeps moving.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stat on the ground.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sammy Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stat trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stat wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stat looks to clinch #TD#
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stat wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stat pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez is trying to stand.
#T3#
Stat slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Stat wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Stat working Sanchez over with strikes.
Stat works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Stat thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Stat trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez tries to hold on but Stat postures up.
Stat wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grounded Stat 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#
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Stat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stat is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez scores a nice knee to the body.
Stat wants a takedown.
Stat is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sammy Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grounded Stat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stat wants a takedown.
Stat has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Sanchez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Stat defends the submission attempt.
Sanchez is trying to control. Stat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stat controls his leg.
Sanchez controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sanchez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stat to the ground. Sanchez is now in Stat's guard.
Stat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Sanchez passes Stat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stat's head. #SUB2#
Stat looking for submissions off his back.
Stat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stat pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Sanchez! |
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