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Event: CEC 593     
Date:   Jun 06, 2018
#R1#
Stonedberg takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Bogard throws a head kick but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Bogard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bogard misses with a body shot.
Bogard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bogard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stonedberg.
Bogard throws a leg kick
enabling Stonedberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Bogard.
Bogard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stonedberg feints a counter leg kick.
Bogard is looking to slow Stonedberg down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Stonedberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogard looks to land a right hand but Stonedberg moved out of range.
Stonedberg slips under a jab.
Stonedberg cracks the inside of Bogard's front leg.
Stonedberg throws a wild body kick that Bogard sees coming a mile off.
Terry Bogard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Bogard lands a nice looking body shot.
Bogard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bogard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogard lands a head kick. Stonedberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Stonedberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Stonedberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bogard misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Bogard.
Stonedberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stonedberg tries to move into range but Bogard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bogard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bogard tries to land a leg kick but Stonedberg saw it coming and moves away.
Bogard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stonedberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bogard scrambles back to his feet.
Stonedberg blocks a jab.
Stonedberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Bogard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bogard avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
Bogard throwing a counter right hand but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Bogard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stonedberg.
Good shot there by Stonedberg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Stonedberg misses its intended target.
Bogard avoids the head kick by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Bogard.
Bogard throwing a counter right hand but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Stonedberg slips a straight right by Bogard.
A jab from Bogard misses.
Stonedberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stonedberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stonedberg throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Stonedberg lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogard.
The fighters circling - Stonedberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stonedberg avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Bogard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stonedberg.
Bogard lunges at Stonedberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stonedberg's hand.
Bogard connects with a solid leg kick.
Stonedberg blocks a head kick by Bogard.
A swing and a miss from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a hook. Bogard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogard moves away from the strike by Stonedberg. #CL#
Bogard has Stonedberg up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Bogard wants to get back to striking at distance but Stonedberg won't allow it.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
Bogard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bogard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bogard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Bogard coming out on top.
Bogard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stonedberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Bogard.
Stonedberg throws a jab when Bogard was well out of range.#CL#
Bogard clinches up with Stonedberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogard controls his hands.
Stonedberg has Bogard pressed against the cage, preventing Bogard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bogard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
Stonedberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short uppercut from Bogard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stonedberg. #T4#
Bogard misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bogard.
A short left from Bogard.
Bogard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogard throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Bogard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stonedberg keeps control of Bogard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stonedberg lands a body punch.
Bogard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Bogard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bogard gets through Stonedberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg digs a right hand underneath Bogard's ribcage. Bogard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Bogard blocks it.
Stonedberg presses Bogard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg.
A short uppercut from Stonedberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Bogard dominated that round.
That's time! Bogard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Stonedberg rushes Bogard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bogard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogard working hard to break the clinch.
Bogard blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bogard fails to land.
Bogard blocking some punches.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bogard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Bogard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Stonedberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bogard missing with a left hand there. Stonedberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bogard.
Stonedberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bogard misses with a kick to the body
and Stonedberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stonedberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Stonedberg with a nice cross.
A big left from Bogard misses. #T1#
Bogard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stonedberg under the eye.
Bogard scores with a spinning back kick!
Bogard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bogard blocks a jab.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking body kick.
Bogard throws a series of punches but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Bogard misses with a low kick.
Bogard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stonedberg lands a jab.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogard misses with a kick to the body.
Stonedberg scores with a head kick. Bogard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bogard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stonedberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bogard connects with a right hand. Stonedberg shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogard.
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stonedberg moves away.#T2#
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Bogard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bogard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bogard throws a wild body kick that Stonedberg sees coming a mile off.
Stonedberg misses with a straight right.
Bogard lands with a hook. Stonedberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stonedberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bogard. Bogard obviously looking to wear him down.
Bogard tries to work over Stonedberg's front leg with a kick but Stonedberg checks it.
Bogard throws a push kick but Stonedberg slaps the foot to one side.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bogard.
Bogard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stonedberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bogard throws a leg kick that misses.
Stonedberg dodges the punch combination from Bogard.
Stonedberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bogard.#T3#
Bogard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stonedberg lands the left hand.
Bogard misses with a low kick.
Stonedberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stonedberg slips a straight right by Bogard.
Bogard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bogard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Stonedberg tries to land a front kick but Bogard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bogard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bogard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stonedberg is able to avoid easily.
Stonedberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogard tries to land a front kick but Stonedberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bogard looks to land a body kick but Stonedberg moved away.
Jab, jab by Stonedberg - just one landing. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stonedberg slips a jab from Bogard.
Stonedberg lands an overhand right.
Bogard scores with a head kick.
Bogard thows a leg kick but Stonedberg checks it
and Stonedberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bogard.
Stonedberg connects with a crisp jab.
Bogard looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
Stonedberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stonedberg cracks Bogard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bogard moves out of range as Stonedberg throws a body kick.
Bogard throws a jab when Stonedberg was well out of range.
A big right from Stonedberg misses.
Bogard thuds his right hand into Stonedberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg moves out of range of the body kick from Bogard.
Bogard connects with a nice looking jab.
Bogard throws a right hand that Stonedberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Stonedberg also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Bogard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bogard throws a nice head kick!
Bogard throws a looping overhand right but Stonedberg ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bogard.
Stonedberg loads up on a big right hand but Bogard slips the punch.
Bogard lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Stonedberg misses.
Bogard moves out of range of the strikes.
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bogard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bogard throws a big shot that misses.
Bogard staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Bogard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bogard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard moves out of range as Stonedberg strikes.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stonedberg.
Bogard thumps Stonedberg with a low kick.
Bogard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stonedberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bogard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stonedberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stonedberg can do to turn this around?
A big right from Bogard misses.
Bogard slips a jab from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bogard.
Bogard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stonedberg.
Stonedberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bogard.
Bogard lands a right hook to the body.
Bogard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stonedberg defending well as Bogard loads up on a big left hand.
Stonedberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bogard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bogard avoids the head kick by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bogard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stonedberg throws a shot from downtown. Bogard moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonedberg lands a high kick!
Bogard misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stonedberg. #T2#
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Bogard misses the shot to the body.
Stonedberg flicks out a counter leg kick but Bogard steps away.
Bogard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bogard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogard walks into a stiff left hand from Stonedberg.
Bogard blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Bogard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bogard misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Stonedberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stonedberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bogard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stonedberg scrambles back to his feet.
Stonedberg throws a big shot that misses.
Stonedberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogard.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stonedberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bogard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stonedberg's head backwards.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot.
Bogard connects with a high kick. #T3#
Stonedberg misses with a straight right.
Donk. Bogard catches Stonedberg right on the button with a cross.
Bogard throws a push kick but Stonedberg slaps the foot to one side.
Stonedberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stonedberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogard.
Bogard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bogard throws a hook but Stonedberg avoids it easily.
Bogard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stonedberg sizes up Bogard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bogard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stonedberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terry Bogard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bogard motions for Stonedberg to come forward. Bogard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stonedberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bogard.
Bogard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stonedberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bogard on the side of the head.
Bogard swinging wildly here.
Bogard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stonedberg doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Stonedberg moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stonedberg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stonedberg lands a head kick!
Bogard throws a chopping leg kick but Stonedberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stonedberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terry Bogard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bogard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bogard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stonedberg at a distance.
Bogard moves away from the strike by Stonedberg.
Bogard misses with a low kick.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Stonedberg moves out of range easily.
Bogard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stonedberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stonedberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stonedberg missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bogard blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Bogard works over Stonedberg's head and body with a nice combination.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Bogard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bogard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Bogard!

Terry Bogard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: CEC 583     
Date:   Apr 22, 2018
#R1#
Ingesson throws the left hand but Stonedberg avoids the punch easily.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ingesson.
Stonedberg connects with a crisp jab.
Stonedberg scores with a nice head shot.
Ingesson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stonedberg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Ingesson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Stonedberg misses its intended target.
Stonedberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ingesson! But no joy.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick
and Ingesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Stonedberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingesson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ingesson wants to clinch up but Stonedberg keeps it at a distance.
Ingesson connects with a right hand. Stonedberg shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg is looking to slow Ingesson down with leg kicks. #T1#
Ingesson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ingesson lands a right hook to the body.
Ingesson throws a lazy uppercut
and Stonedberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stonedberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Ingesson is rocked!
Ingesson throws a big shot that misses.
It looks like Stonedberg has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stonedberg throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Ingesson counter with a right hand.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick but Ingesson checks it.
Stonedberg throws a looping overhand right but Ingesson ducks down to avoid it.
Ingesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
Stonedberg throws a counter high kick but Ingesson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ingesson.
Stonedberg slips a straight right by Ingesson.
Ingesson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a left hand
and Ingesson counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
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!
Stonedberg misses with a jab to the body
and Ingesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ingesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
Stonedberg moves away from the strike by Ingesson.
Ingesson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ingesson throws out a loose jab but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg lands with a cross.
Ingesson throws a shot from downtown. Stonedberg moves away and avoids it.
Stonedberg misses with an uppercut. Ingesson saw that one coming.
Ingesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a really nice looking cross but Ingesson seems unphased.
Stonedberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ingesson's head.
Ingesson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stonedberg finish him?
Ingesson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ingesson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ingesson seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Ingesson throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Stonedberg counters by clinching up.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Ingesson blocks it.
Stonedberg prevents a body shot from Ingesson.
Ingesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ingesson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonedberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonedberg.
Ingesson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Stonedberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stonedberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Ingesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stonedberg throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ingesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Ingesson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stonedberg, pushing him back against the cage.
Ingesson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg. #T4#
Come on Ingesson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stonedberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonedberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ingesson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ingesson lands a left hand.
Stonedberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ingesson's elbow.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Ingesson blocks it.
Stonedberg pushes Ingesson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stonedberg tries to work over Ingesson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Stonedberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ingesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ingesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Stonedberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Stonedberg. That snapped Ingesson's head back.
Ingesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ingesson throws a right hand that misses
and Stonedberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick
and Ingesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ingesson lands a jab to Stonedberg's midsection.
Stonedberg looks to land a body kick but Ingesson moved away.
Stonedberg thumps Ingesson with a low kick.
Ingesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stonedberg moves away.
Ingesson lands a glancing blow to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg closes the distance but Ingesson moves to the side
and Ingesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stonedberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ingesson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ingvar Ingesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Stonedberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ingesson walks into a jab.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Ingesson moves out of range.
Ingesson wants to counter with a clinch but Stonedberg pushes him away.
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingesson manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ingesson.
Stonedberg misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Ingesson counters with a nice right hand that sends Stonedberg toppling to the canvas! Stonedberg scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ingesson finish him?!#ROC2#
Stonedberg is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ingesson blocks a jab.
Ingesson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stonedberg.
Oh Stonedberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ingesson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a front kick that sends Ingesson stumbling back into the cage.
Stonedberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Stonedberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stonedberg.
Stonedberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ingesson! But no joy.
Stonedberg looks to throw a body kick
and Ingesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A combination from Ingesson does no damage.
Ingesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Ingesson.
Stonedberg throwing a counter right hand but Ingesson manages to avoid it.
Ingesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Ingesson misses its intended target.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stonedberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ingesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stonedberg looks for the body kick but Ingesson saw that one coming.
Stonedberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ingesson.
Ingesson misses with a looping left.
Stonedberg misses with a kick to the body
and Ingesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Stonedberg misses. #T3#
Stonedberg lands a head shot.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ingesson.
Ingesson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Ingesson moves forwards but Stonedberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ingesson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ingesson clobbers Stonedberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stonedberg cracks Ingesson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ingesson falls to his knees and Stonedberg doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Stonedberg!
Michael Stonedberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 577     
Date:   Mar 25, 2018
#R1#
Silver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Billy Silver has been cut.
Stonedberg lands with a kick to the temple. Silver shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silver digs a good hook to Stonedberg's body.
A big right from Silver misses.
Stonedberg is looking to counter punch.
Stonedberg thuds a left hand into Silver's body.
Silver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stonedberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stonedberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silver counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
Stonedberg avoids the head kick by Silver.
The fighters circling - Stonedberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stonedberg misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that misses.
Silver pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Stonedberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silver's sensitive parts.
Stonedberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silver has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silver.
Silver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Silver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a hook
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Silver follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stonedberg misses with a left hand
and Silver counters with a nice leg kick.
It looks like Stonedberg has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A lazy body kick from Stonedberg
and Silver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stonedberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away. #T2#
Stonedberg misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Silver releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stonedberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silver. Silver obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Stonedberg misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silver! But no joy.
Silver throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Stonedberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Stonedberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Stonedberg on the inside. #BC#
Stonedberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stonedberg. That did some damage!
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Silver swings for the body but Stonedberg moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silver throws a head kick but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Stonedberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stonedberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Stonedberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stonedberg lands a body shot. #KD#
Stonedberg lands a big head kick that sends Silver tumbling to the mat! Stonedberg takes a step backwards and waves Silver back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Silver is rocked!
Stonedberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Stonedberg finish him?
Stonedberg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silver gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Stonedberg!
Michael Stonedberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEC 569     
Date:   Feb 14, 2018
#R1#
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stonedberg moves away.
Matthews scores with a nice head shot.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg misses with a straight right.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Stonedberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stonedberg lands with a hook. Matthews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Stonedberg needs to keep his hands up - Matthews had a free shot at his head there.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stonedberg's sensitive parts.
Stonedberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews 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.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stonedberg throws out the jab.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
Stonedberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matthews on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.#T1#
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stonedberg looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stonedberg feints and then cracks Matthews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matthews down.
A slow jab from Stonedberg misses its intended target.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stonedberg has time to react.
Stonedberg throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Stonedberg throws a solid leg kick but Matthews takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stonedberg.
A little jabbing left from Matthews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Stonedberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.
Matthews looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stonedberg avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Stonedberg lands with a slapping head kick.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Stonedberg finds it's target.
Stonedberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Matthews checks a low kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
Stonedberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stonedberg tries to land a body kick
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews wants to stay close but Stonedberg steps back to make room for something. Matthews seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Stonedberg and Matthews drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Stonedberg!
A victorious Michael Stonedberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CEC 563     
Date:   Jan 10, 2018
#R1#
Stonedberg moves away from the strike by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stonedbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a lazy body kick
and Al-Khaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stonedberg falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Al-Khaldi counter with a right hand.
Stonedberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stonedberg throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Stonedberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stonedberg. That did some damage!#T1#
Al-Khaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al-Khaldi swinging wildly here.
Stonedberg scores with a hook to the body. Al-Khaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stonedberg checks it well.
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Stonedberg instigates a clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage. #T2#
Stonedberg tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi prevents Stonedberg from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Al-Khaldi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg is trying to push Al-Khaldi away but Al-Khaldi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
Stonedberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Stonedberg. #T3#
Stonedberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg lands with a light punch inside.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Stonedberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Stonedberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a body shot.
Stonedberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Stonedberg on the inside.
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Al-Khaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Al-Khaldi looks to land a right hand but Stonedberg moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stonedberg, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stonedberg throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stonedberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Al-Khaldi's head.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al-Khaldi throws out a loose jab but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stonedberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al-Khaldi throws a right hand that misses
and Stonedberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Stonedberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.
Decent striking displayed by Stonedberg there.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stonedberg throws a front kick that sends Al-Khaldi stumbling back into the cage.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Stonedberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al-Khaldi's elbow.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stonedberg or not.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stonedberg gets through Al-Khaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Stonedberg as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi cracks Stonedberg with a nice body shot.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Stonedberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stonedberg fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Stonedberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Al-Khaldi is leaning against Stonedberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice uppercut.
Stonedberg takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg lands with a right to the head.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stonedberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stonedberg lands a right hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Stonedberg tenderised Al-Khaldi's leg. Al-Khaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook. Stonedberg ducked under it nicely.
Stonedberg misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Al-Khaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stonedberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Stonedberg misses.
Al-Khaldi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al-Khaldi. #T1#
Al-Khaldi moves forwards but Stonedberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is getting worse.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al-Khaldi throwing a counter right hand but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stonedberg wants to counter with a clinch but Al-Khaldi pushes him away.
Stonedberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stonedberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stonedberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stonedberg throws a push kick but Al-Khaldi slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Al-Khaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Al-Khaldi misses its intended target.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick.
Stonedberg staying out of range there.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stonedberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stonedberg lands a right hook to the body.
Michael Stonedberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al-Khaldi.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stonedberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Stonedberg coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Al-Khaldi blocks the leg kick.
Stonedberg feints and then cracks Al-Khaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al-Khaldi down.
Stonedberg clobbers Al-Khaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Stonedberg strikes.
Al-Khaldi throwing a counter right hand but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg lands with a cross.
Stonedberg connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Stonedberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stonedberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stonedberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al-Khaldi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that misses
and Al-Khaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stonedberg clobbers Al-Khaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Stonedberg throws a jab when Al-Khaldi was well out of range.
Al-Khaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonedberg ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
Stonedberg feints and then cracks Al-Khaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al-Khaldi down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stonedberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that half lands.
Al-Khaldi misses with a left hand
and Stonedberg counters with a nice body kick.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Al-Khaldi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stonedberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stonedberg 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Stonedberg!

Michael Stonedberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 559     
Date:   Dec 13, 2017
#R1#
Flagg misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Stonedberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flagg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stonedberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stonedberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flagg.
Flagg throws a hook but Stonedberg avoids it easily.#CL2#
Stonedberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flagg, pushing him back against the cage.
Flagg working aggressively here.
Flagg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stonedbergs head.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Stonedberg as the two fighters clinch.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Flagg controls the action.
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Flagg.
Flagg misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Stonedberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flagg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stonedberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flagg misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Stonedberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Flagg misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flagg.
Flagg tries to circle away but Stonedberg has him pinned against the cage.
Flagg throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage. #BC#
Flagg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stonedberg swings for the body but Flagg moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Stonedberg - just one landing.
Flagg tries to clinch but Stonedberg is having none of it.
Stonedberg lands with a good body shot.
Flagg tries to clinch but Stonedberg moves out of range.
A combination from Flagg does no damage.
Flagg moves away from the strike by Stonedberg.
Flagg is looking for a counter combo.
Stonedberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Flagg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flagg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Flagg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flagg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonedberg swings widly with a right hand
and Flagg counters with a two punch combo.
Flagg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stonedberg.
Flagg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Flagg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stonedberg looks to land a right hand but Flagg moved out of range.
Flagg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stonedberg at a distance.
Stonedberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flagg was well out of range. Poor timing from Stonedberg.
Flagg fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Flagg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stonedberg, pushing him back against the cage.
Flagg scores with a shot to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Flagg working aggressively here. #T3#
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Flagg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flagg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Stonedberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flagg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flagg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flagg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stonedberg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stonedberg lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Flagg.
Flagg throws a big counter combination but Stonedberg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Flagg moves in looking to clinch but Stonedberg pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Flagg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flagg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid body kick from Stonedberg.
Flagg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stonedberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stonedberg throws the kick towards the body but Flagg avoids it.
Stonedberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Decent striking displayed by Stonedberg there.#KD2#
Stonedberg lands a big head kick that sends Flagg tumbling to the mat! Stonedberg takes a step backwards and waves Flagg back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Flagg is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Stonedberg drops Flagg with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Flagg looks back up at him and smiles so Stonedberg waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Flagg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
A combination from Flagg does no damage.
Stonedberg feints and then cracks Flagg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flagg down.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Flagg is breathing heavily.
Stonedberg looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Stonedberg backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Flagg's temple! It sends Flagg violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Stonedberg celebrates and the doctors try to help Flagg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Michael Stonedberg!
Michael Stonedberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 552     
Date:   Nov 08, 2017
#R1#
Bin Al Aziz throws a body punch but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Stonedberg clinches up with Bin Al Aziz and pushes him back against the cage.
Stonedberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bin Al Aziz backwards.
A hook to the body from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stonedberg prevents Bin Al Aziz from breaking the clinch.
Stonedberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bin Al Aziz blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Bin Al Aziz can't find room to land a body shot as Stonedberg controls the action. #BC#
Bin Al Aziz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Stonedberg.
Bin Al Aziz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stonedberg throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg avoids the body shot from Bin Al Aziz .
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Bin Al Aziz moves out of range easily.
Bin Al Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Stonedberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Stonedberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bin Al Aziz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bin Al Aziz .
Stonedberg scores with a nice right hand.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the body
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stonedberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Bin Al Aziz should have avoided that one.
Bin Al Aziz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bin Al Aziz throws a body punch but Stonedberg moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Stonedberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bin Al Aziz checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bin Al Aziz thows a leg kick but Stonedberg checks it
and Stonedberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stonedberg throws a wild body kick that Bin Al Aziz sees coming a mile off.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to counter punch.
Bin Al Aziz takes a swing at Stonedberg's ribcage but misses.
Stonedberg misses with a hook.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Bin Al Aziz .
Stonedberg throws an overhand right that lands on Bin Al Aziz 's shoulder, as Bin Al Aziz tries to avoid the shot.
Bin Al Aziz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bin Al Aziz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stonedberg misses with a looping right.
Bin Al Aziz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Bin Al Aziz .
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stonedberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stonedberg throws a shot from downtown. Bin Al Aziz moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bin Al Aziz . That's going to slow Stonedberg down.
Stonedberg connects with a jab.#T3#
Bin Al Aziz misses with a body kick.
Bin Al Aziz throws a head kick but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bin Al Aziz throws a big shot that misses.
Stonedberg steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bin Al Aziz lands a lovely overhand right.
Bin Al Aziz moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Bin Al Aziz .
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Bin Al Aziz moves out of range.
Stonedberg feints and then cracks Bin Al Aziz 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bin Al Aziz down.
Stonedberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bin Al Aziz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bin Al Aziz keeps the fight on the outside.
Bin Al Aziz throws a jab when Stonedberg was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Al Aziz misses with a straight left.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bin Al Aziz takes a step back to recover.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Bin Al Aziz moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bin Al Aziz misses its target.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bin Al Aziz .
Stonedberg looks to land a left hand but Bin Al Aziz moved out of range nicely.
Stonedberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stonedberg tests Bin Al Aziz 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stonedberg looks to land a left hand but Bin Al Aziz moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin Al Aziz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stonedbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bin Al Aziz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stonedberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stonedberg throws a nice looking combination but Bin Al Aziz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bin Al Aziz cracks Stonedberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bin Al Aziz looks for the body kick but Stonedberg saw that one coming.
Stonedberg thinks about the counter body kick.
Stonedberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bin Al Aziz s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stonedberg jabs Bin Al Aziz right on the nose. Bin Al Aziz blinks but takes it well.
Stonedberg cracks a nice hook into Bin Al Aziz 's ribs.
Stonedberg slips a jab from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz misses with a looping right.
A big right from Stonedberg misses.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Stonedberg tenderised Bin Al Aziz 's leg. Bin Al Aziz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Stonedberg as he connects with a hook.
Bin Al Aziz moves out of range of the body kick from Stonedberg.
Bin Al Aziz throws a solid leg kick but Stonedberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stonedberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Bin Al Aziz looks to land a right hand but Stonedberg moved out of range.
Stonedberg takes a swing at Bin Al Aziz 's ribcage but misses.
Bin Al Aziz tries to counter by clinching up but Stonedberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz throws the left hand but Stonedberg avoids the punch easily.
Stonedberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Bin Al Aziz should have avoided that one.
Stonedberg throws out a loose jab but Bin Al Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg throws out a loose jab but Bin Al Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bin Al Aziz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stonedberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bin Al Aziz throws a hook but Stonedberg avoids it easily.
Bin Al Aziz cracks the inside of Stonedberg's front leg.
Bin Al Aziz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Al Aziz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stonedberg throws a low kick but Bin Al Aziz avoids it.
Bin Al Aziz tries to counter by clinching up but Stonedberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz tries a low kick but Stonedberg avoids it.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bin Al Aziz .
Stonedberg throws a hook but Bin Al Aziz blocks it.
Stonedberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Bin Al Aziz looks to throw the jab but Stonedberg is out of range.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a hook.
Bin Al Aziz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bin Al Aziz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bin Al Aziz moves out of range as Stonedberg throws a body kick.
Bin Al Aziz tries to counter by clinching up but Stonedberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stonedberg in his tracks.
Bin Al Aziz throws a low kick, looking for Stonedberg's leg but Stonedberg calmly moves out of range.
Stonedberg swings for the body but Bin Al Aziz moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz throws a right and a left that Stonedberg avoids nicely.
Bin Al Aziz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stonedberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stonedberg swings for the body but Bin Al Aziz moves out of range. #T3#
Bin Al Aziz misses with a low kick as Stonedberg jumps back.
Stonedberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stonedberg looks to throw the jab but Bin Al Aziz is out of range.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg missing with a left hand there. Bin Al Aziz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stonedberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Bin Al Aziz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stonedberg throws a front kick that sends Bin Al Aziz stumbling back into the cage.
Bin Al Aziz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stonedberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Bin Al Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stonedberg looks to land a left hand but Bin Al Aziz moved out of range nicely.
Stonedberg takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Bin Al Aziz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bin Al Aziz throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick which misses Stonedberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Stonedberg tries to avoid it.
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stonedberg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stonedberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Stonedberg does no damage.
Stonedberg misses with a right hand
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stonedberg's knee momentarily.
Bin Al Aziz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Stonedberg instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bin Al Aziz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg connects with a high kick.
Bin Al Aziz lands the left hand.
Stonedberg misses with an uppercut.
Stonedberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bin Al Aziz avoids the head kick by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bin Al Aziz tests Stonedberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stonedberg throws a wild body kick that Bin Al Aziz sees coming a mile off.
Bin Al Aziz cracks Stonedberg with an open hand slap.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bin Al Aziz misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stonedberg, right into the meat.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Stonedberg
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a low kick, right behind Stonedberg 's knee.
Stonedberg throws a push kick but Bin Al Aziz slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick which misses Stonedberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Stonedberg tries to avoid it.
Bin Al Aziz throws a wild body kick that Stonedberg sees coming a mile off.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.
Bin Al Aziz slips under a jab from Stonedberg.#T1#
Stonedberg throws the left hand but Bin Al Aziz avoids the punch easily.
Stonedberg cracks Bin Al Aziz with a good jab.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bin Al Aziz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stonedberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bin Al Aziz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stonedberg throws a push kick but Bin Al Aziz slaps the foot to one side.
As Stonedberg tries to get set, Bin Al Aziz tries to push him back and clinch up but Stonedberg manages to avoid the attempt.
Bin Al Aziz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bin Al Aziz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bin Al Aziz throws a low kick but Stonedberg moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick but Bin Al Aziz checks it.
Stonedberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stonedberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stonedberg throws a hook but Bin Al Aziz avoids it easily.
Bin Al Aziz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stonedberg.#T2#
Stonedberg moves forwards but Bin Al Aziz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg walks into a stiff left hand from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stonedberg.
Bin Al Aziz walks into a stiff left hand from Stonedberg.
Bin Al Aziz throws a looping overhand right but Stonedberg ducks down to avoid it.
Stonedberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bin Al Aziz was well out of range. Poor timing from Stonedberg.
Bin Al Aziz connects with the punch.
Stonedberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stonedberg throws a lazy right hand but Bin Al Aziz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin Al Aziz throws a head kick that misses.
Bin Al Aziz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stonedberg throws a wild body kick that Bin Al Aziz sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bin Al Aziz . #T3#
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stonedberg throws an off balance right hand
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a three punch combo that has Stonedberg backing up. Stonedberg nods at Bin Al Aziz to acknowledge the strikes.
Stonedberg moves out of range as Bin Al Aziz throws a body kick.
Stonedberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bin Al Aziz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stonedberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stonedberg ducks under a wild hook from Bin Al Aziz .
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Bin Al Aziz moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
Stonedberg wants to clinch.
Stonedberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bin Al Aziz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stonedberg takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Stonedberg throws a hook but Bin Al Aziz blocks it.
Bin Al Aziz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stonedberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bin Al Aziz .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg lands with a hook. Bin Al Aziz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stonedberg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz connects with a body shot.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stonedberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stonedberg misses with a leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bin Al Aziz scores with the left hand. Stonedberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Bin Al Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stonedberg.
Good exchange - Bin Al Aziz coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bin Al Aziz 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz !

Our winner, Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CEC 542     
Date:   Sep 20, 2017
#R1#
Nice jab there from Rage.
Stonedberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Stonedberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rage throws a jab but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Rage.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Stonedberg darts in and clinches Rage up against the cage.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage working aggressively here.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rage's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
Stonedberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Rage.
Rage lands with a short shot to the head.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Rage misses with the head strike.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stonedberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Stonedberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
Rage tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Stonedberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rage misses with a body punch.
Rage tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
Rage throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
A short left from Rage.
Rage blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stonedberg tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Rage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stonedberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rage looks to land a body kick but Stonedberg moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stonedberg.
Rage catches Stonedberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stonedberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Rage's head.
Stonedberg misses with a straight left.
Rage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stonedberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rage to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Rage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stonedberg under the eye.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rage feints a jab promting Stonedberg to slip. Rage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stonedberg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rage moves out of range of the strikes.
Rage connects with an inside leg kick.
Rage throws out a leg kick but Stonedberg moves out of range and Rage only half commits.
Stonedberg throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
Rage misses with a looping left.
Rage scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage wants to clinch up but Stonedberg keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws out a leg kick but Rage moves out of range and Stonedberg only half commits.
Stonedberg slips under a jab.
Rage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stonedberg is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Stonedberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rage is able to avoid easily.
Stonedberg blocks a leg kick.
Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stonedberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rage scrambles back to his feet.
Rage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stonedberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Rage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Rage.
Stonedberg throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Stonedberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from Stonedberg.
Rage connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stonedberg throws a big shot that misses.
Rage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stonedberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Rage will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stonedberg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rage if he has to take too many more of those.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
Rage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stonedberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Stonedberg moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rage cracks Stonedberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
Rage tries a low kick but Stonedberg avoids it.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rage scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Stonedberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rage connects with a crisp jab.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick but Rage moved away.
Stonedberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stonedberg lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Stonedberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Rage.
Rage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stonedberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Stonedberg misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Stonedberg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick from Stonedberg.
Rage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stonedberg walks into a jab.
Rage thumps Stonedberg with a low kick.
Rage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Stonedberg to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Rage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stonedberg did well to prevent Rage getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stonedberg is trying to stand.
Stonedberg taking some punishment here, with Rage in his half guard.
Stonedberg wants to get back to full guard.
Stonedberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rage is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Stonedberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Rage.
Stonedberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage drops an elbow to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Rage prevents Stonedberg from improving his position.
Rage working over Stonedberg with some ground and pound. Stonedberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stonedberg tries to get to full guard but Rage has control of the leg.
Stonedberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rage working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Rage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rage is nestled in close to Stonedberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stonedberg tries to kick Rage off but Rage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rage throwing shots but Stonedberg is blocking nicely.
Stonedberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stonedberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rage throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stonedberg to regain full guard.
Rage postures up and lands a big shot to Stonedberg's brow.
Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Stonedberg uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stonedberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rage can pounce on him.
Stonedberg checks a low kick from Rage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rage defending well as Stonedberg loads up on a big left hand.
Stonedberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Rage.
Stonedberg throws a lazy head kick
and Rage counters with a one-two to the body.
Stonedberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rage.
Rage misses with a low kick.
Rage lands a lovely overhand right.
Rage throws a hook to the side of Stonedberg's head but Stonedberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stonedberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Rage has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stonedberg misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Rage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rage defending well as Stonedberg loads up on a big left hand.
Rage lands with a good body shot.
Rage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stonedberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Rage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Rage avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stonedberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Stonedberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage pushes Stonedberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rage blocks an uppercut.
Rage is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Rage gets through Stonedberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Stonedberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stonedberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Rage blocks it.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rage tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rage.
Rage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rage misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Rage. #T2#
Rage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage working aggressively here.
Stonedberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stonedberg cracks Rage with a nice body shot.
Stonedberg digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
Stonedberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands. #T3#
Rage tries for a takedown but Stonedberg manages to get underhooks.
Stonedberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Rage.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
A short left from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Stonedberg misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stonedberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage wants to take the fight to the mat but Stonedberg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Michael Stonedberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Rage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stonedberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michael Stonedberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stonedberg works on Rage's body with a couple of short punches.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg. #BC#
Stonedberg breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jason Rage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rage misses the jab.
Rage throws a solid leg kick but Stonedberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rage.
Stonedberg throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
Rage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stonedberg moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stonedberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stonedberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rage 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rage!

Jason Rage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CEC 537     
Date:   Aug 30, 2017
#R1#
Manison throws a hook to the side of Stonedberg's head but Stonedberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manison ducks under a wild hook from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manison misses with a wild body shot.
Manison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg flicks out a counter leg kick but Manison steps away.
A big left from Manison misses.
Manison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Stonedberg closes the distance and clinches.
Manison effectively controlling the action here.
Manison blocks an uppercut.
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Manison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stonedberg breaks from the clinch.
Stonedberg tries to land a leg kick but Manison saw it coming and moves away.
Manison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been told by Manison's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manison looks to land a left hand but Stonedberg moved out of range nicely.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manison tries a head kick but it misses.
Manison tests Stonedberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manison. Manison obviously looking to wear him down.
Manison avoids the head kick by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stonedberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manison. Stonedberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stonedberg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manison misses with a series of wild punches.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manison misses with a looping right.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Stonedberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Manison scores with a jab to the head.
Manison lands a lovely overhand right.
Stonedberg ducks under a wild hook from Manison.
Manison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Manison.
Manison lands a jab-cross combination.
Manison misses with an uppercut. Stonedberg saw that one coming.
Stonedberg misses with the combination.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stonedberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stonedberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manison misses the shot to the body.
Manison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stonedberg counters with a big head kick but Manison shrugs it off.
Stonedberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manison takes a swing at Stonedberg's ribcage but misses.
Manison lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stonedberg takes a step back to recover.
Stonedberg avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Manison misses with a straight right.
Manison misses with a low kick.
Stonedberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stonedberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manison throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid body kick from Stonedberg.
Manison throws a jab but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Manison throws a lazy right hand but Stonedberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stonedberg! But no joy.
Manison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stonedberg.
Manison cracks a nice hook into Stonedberg's ribs.
Manison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stonedberg. Stonedberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manison punishes Stonedberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Manison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stonedberg works the jab nicely.
Stonedberg takes a swing at Manison's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Stonedberg lands with a nice body kick.
Stonedberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manison lands a jab.
Stonedberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manison's head.
Manison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manison just misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg avoids a kick to the body.
Manison throws out a loose jab but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manison takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stonedberg lands the left hand.
Stonedberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Manison avoids the head kick by Stonedberg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Manison.
Manison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Stonedberg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Stonedberg blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stonedberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stonedberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stonedberg! But no joy.
Stonedberg delivers a nice body kick.
Manison takes a swing at Stonedberg's ribcage but misses.
Stonedberg thuds his right hand into Manison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stonedberg scores with a nice right hand.
Stonedberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manison avoids the head kick by Stonedberg.
A shot to the body from Manison misses
enabling Stonedberg to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Manison is rocked!#KD2#
Stonedberg drops Manison with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Manison looks back up at him and smiles so Stonedberg waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Manison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Manison has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manison throws a series of punches but Stonedberg avoids them all with ease.
Stonedberg cracks Manison on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Manison falls backwards against the cage. Stonedberg follows up with more strikes that drop Manison to his knees. Stonedberg keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Manison! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Stonedberg!
A very excited looking Michael Stonedberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 530     
Date:   Jul 26, 2017
#R1#
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corll moves away.
Corll misses with a low kick.
Stonedberg takes a swing at Corll's ribcage but misses.
Stonedberg misses with a hook.#CL#
Corll instigates a clinch.
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Corll is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stonedberg is defending well.
Stonedberg scores with a hook to the body.
Corll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll can't find room to land a body shot as Stonedberg controls the action.
Corll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Stonedberg prevents a body shot from Corll.
Corll prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stonedberg breaks the clinch.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Stonedberg takes one on the button.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Corll counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corll tries to pass to full mount but Stonedberg defends it.
Corll looks to land a strike but Stonedberg avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corll won't allow Stonedberg to sweep him here.
Stonedberg wants to stand up but Corll is controlling him.
Corll stands and throws Stonedberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Corll's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stonedberg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Corll has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stonedberg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Corll. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corll prevents Stonedberg from escaping the position.
Stonedberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Corll cracks Stonedberg with a big elbow.
Stonedberg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Corll connects with a decent elbow.
Corll trying to control the position but Stonedberg is working away.
Corll has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stonedberg is trying to control Corll's posture but Corll avoids it.
Corll cracks Stonedberg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Corll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stonedberg keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stonedberg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Corll. #T3#
Corll landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stonedberg is trying to improve his position.
Corll is putting a hurting on Stonedberg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Corll lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ES2#
Stonedberg bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Stonedberg lands a jab to Corll's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corll.
Corll walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stonedberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stonedberg shapes to counter with a head kick.
Corll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Stonedberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stonedberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Corll moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Corll tries to keep at a distance but Stonedberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a right hand. #T4#
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Corll.
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corll leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Corll.
Corll presses Stonedberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stonedberg looks winded!
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Corll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corll can't find room to land a body shot as Stonedberg controls the action.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Corll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corll tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Corll dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Corll throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stonedberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Corll is in Stonedberg's guard.#ES2#
Stonedberg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Corll throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stonedberg counters with a nice kick to the body.
Corll tests Stonedberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corll bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stonedberg's head backwards.
Corll pushes Stonedberg away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Corll throws a head kick that misses.
Stonedberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Corll.
Stonedberg throws a big shot that misses.
Stonedberg looks to land a body kick but Corll moved away.
Corll fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stonedberg just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Corll.
Stonedberg counters with a body kick.
Corll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonedberg.
Corll tries to land a front kick but Stonedberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stonedberg connects with a high kick. #T1#
Stonedberg lands a jab to Corll's midsection.
Corll tries a head kick but it misses.
Stonedberg lands with a right hand.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corll closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stonedberg circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Stonedberg there.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stonedberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corll can pounce on him. #TD#
Corll looking to score a takedown here. Stonedberg is defending well but Corll drives through and ends up in Stonedberg's guard.
Corll is working Stonedberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stonedberg keeping moving, preventing Corll from controlling successfully.
Corll distracts Stonedberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Corll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stonedberg is keeping the position for now.
Corll postures up.
Corll looking to pass the guard.
Stonedberg wants to get back to his feet but Corll is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stonedberg controls Corll momentarily but Corll frees himself.
Corll landing some decent shots from guard.
Stonedberg wants to sweep here but Corll controlling him for the moment.
Corll stands up over Stonedberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stonedberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corll is controlling him.
Corll with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Stonedberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corll working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Corll advances position into side control!
Corll lands a nice forearm strike.
Stonedberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Stonedberg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Corll's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Corll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stonedberg can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Stonedberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Corll working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#
Stonedberg is rocked!
Corll working the ground and pound from side control.
Stonedberg is still in real trouble! Can Corll finish him?
Corll cracks Stonedberg with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Corll immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Stonedberg is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Corll!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Corll!
A very excited looking Dean Corll made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 519     
Date:   Jun 04, 2017
#R1#
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonedberg misses the target.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a straight left.
That kick from Stonedberg tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stonedberg throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Stonedberg 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.
Samusiovas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stonedberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samusiovas scrambles back to his feet.
Samusiovas throws a hook but Stonedberg avoids it easily.
Stonedberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Samusiovas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stonedberg is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas.
Stonedberg misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonedberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Samusiovas blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas looks to land a combination but Stonedberg avoids it well.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
Stonedberg wants to clinch.
Stonedberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Samusiovas defending well as Stonedberg loads up on a big left hand.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick which misses Stonedberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Stonedberg tries to avoid it.
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stonedberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samusiovas's head backwards.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stonedberg takes a step back to recover.
Samusiovas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.#T2#
Samusiovas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Stonedberg darts in and clinches Samusiovas up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Stonedberg on the inside.
Samusiovas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Samusiovas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Samusiovas blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stonedberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas scores with a punch to the head.
Stonedberg misses with the combination.
Stonedberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stonedberg throws out a counter right but Samusiovas avoids it with no problem.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Samusiovas tries to keep at a distance but Stonedberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stonedberg as Samusiovas tries to tie him up. #T3#
Samusiovas tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samusiovas throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg digs a right hand into Samusiovas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Samusiovas's gas tank.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samusiovas presses Stonedberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Samusiovas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Samusiovas manages to break the clinch.
Stonedberg connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Stonedberg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
Stonedberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stonedberg checks a low kick from Samusiovas.
Stonedberg unleashes a big counter combination but Samusiovas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonedberg misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stonedberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stonedberg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stonedberg wants to clinch.
Stonedberg tries to score with a low kick but Samusiovas moves his leg out of the way.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Samusiovas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Samusiovas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Stonedberg's ribcage but misses.
Samusiovas missing with a left hand there. Stonedberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stonedberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Stonedberg throws a hook but Samusiovas blocks it.
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Samusiovas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stonedberg staying out of range there.#KD2#
Stonedberg lands a big head kick that sends Samusiovas tumbling to the mat! Stonedberg takes a step backwards and waves Samusiovas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Samusiovas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stonedberg! Samusiovas is out on his feet! Stonedberg rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Samusiovas is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Samusiovas is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Stonedberg!
An out of breath Michael Stonedberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CEC 511     
Date:   Apr 14, 2017
#R1#
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Stonedberg had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stonedberg.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee moves out of range as Stonedberg strikes.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stonedberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonedberg misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Stonedberg misses.
Stonedberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stonedberg throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stonedberg misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
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!
Lee blocks a head kick by Stonedberg. #T1#
Stonedberg lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stonedberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stonedberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stonedberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stonedberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries to counter with a takedown but Stonedberg is quick to defend against it.
Stonedberg missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stonedberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee slips under a jab from Stonedberg.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stonedberg.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stonedberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
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!#CL#
Stonedberg tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee blocks a body shot from Stonedberg. #BC2#
Stonedberg breaks the clinch.
Stonedberg throws a nice head kick!
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee staying out of range there.
Stonedberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stonedberg misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Stonedberg lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick there by Stonedberg.
Michael Stonedberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Lee avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Stonedberg.#CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee pushes Stonedberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Stonedberg scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Stonedberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Stonedberg!
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!
Lee blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Stonedberg throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee clobbers Stonedberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Stonedberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stonedberg misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Stonedberg saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee slips under a jab.
Stonedberg scores with a leg kick.
Lee slips a jab from Stonedberg.
Lee swings for the body but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Stonedberg throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Stonedberg settles back down.
Lee misses with a hook
and Stonedberg counters with a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stonedbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Stonedberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Stonedberg swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stonedberg works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stonedberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Stonedberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee blocks a jab.
Stonedberg throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Stonedberg darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee blocks a body shot from Stonedberg. #BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
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!
Stonedberg checks a low kick from Lee.
Stonedberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stonedberg swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Lee moves out of range as Stonedberg throws a body kick.
Stonedberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stonedberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee keeps Stonedberg at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stonedberg - that will leave a mark!
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Stonedberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee cracks the inside of Stonedberg's front leg.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stonedberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.#TD#
Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stonedberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Stonedberg is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well.
Stonedberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stonedberg keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee stops Stonedberg from standing up.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stonedberg trying to control the position.
Lee controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stonedberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Stonedberg has him pressed against the cage.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land. #T1#
Stonedberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stonedberg lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Stonedberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee swings for the body but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Stonedberg moves his leg out of the way.
Stonedberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Stonedberg.
Michael Stonedberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Lee #CL2#
and Stonedberg counters by clinching up.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stonedberg walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stonedberg looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Stonedberg throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stonedberg throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temujin Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Stonedberg.#T3#
Stonedberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee slips a straight right by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stonedberg throws out the jab.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses.
Stonedberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Stonedberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Stonedberg misses.
Lee feinted with a counter takedown.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Good exchange - Stonedberg coming out on top.#T4#
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonedberg.
It seemed like Stonedberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee moves away from the strike by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stonedberg misses the jab.
Lee feinted with a counter takedown.
Stonedberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stonedberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Stonedberg avoids it well and moves away.
Stonedberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stonedberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stonedberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Stonedberg!

An out of breath Michael Stonedberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CEC 505     
Date:   Mar 10, 2017
#R1#
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
As Stonedberg backs away, Pencil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pencil scores with a leg kick.
Pencil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stonedberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pencil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stonedberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pencil scrambles back to his feet.
Stonedberg ducks under a wild hook from Pencil.
Stonedberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Stonedberg has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stonedberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Pencil 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.
Pencil blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Pencil blocks it.
A short uppercut from Stonedberg.
Pencil prevents a body shot from Stonedberg. #BC#
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonedberg misses the target.
Pencil seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stonedberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pencil counters with a straight right hand.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that misses.
Stonedberg misses with the body kick
and Pencil counters with a stiff right hand.
Pencil drops his hands momentarily and Stonedberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stonedberg tries to work over Pencil's front leg with a kick but Pencil checks it.
Pencil throwing a counter right hand but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Pencil moves out of range as Stonedberg strikes.
It looked like Pencil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Stonedberg blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Stonedberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pencil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pencil ducks under a wild hook from Stonedberg.
Pencil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pencil checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Pencil.
A little feinted left hand from Pencil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stonedberg throws a shot from downtown. Pencil moves away and avoids it.
Pencil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stonedberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Pencil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a low kick as Pencil jumps back.
Pencil half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Pencil.#T3#
Stonedberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pencil. Pencil obviously looking to wear him down.
Stonedberg looks to land a combination but Pencil avoids it well.
Pencil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stonedberg.
Pencil misses with a looping left.
Stonedberg tries a quick counter leg kick but Pencil is wise to it.
Stonedberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pencil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stonedberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pencil under the eye.
Stonedberg thuds his right hand into Pencil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that misses.
Pencil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stonedberg lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Pencil walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonedberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stonedberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws the kick towards the body but Pencil avoids it.
It looked like Pencil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pencil slips under a jab from Stonedberg.
Pencil appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pencil connects with a nice looking jab.
Stonedberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pencil throws out the jab.
A jab from Stonedberg misses.
Pencil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stonedberg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stonedberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pencil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pencil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Stonedberg.
Pencil staying out of range there.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking body kick.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up.
It looked like Pencil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stonedberg looks to throw the jab but Pencil is out of range.
Stonedberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pencil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Pencil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Stonedberg.
Pencil slips under a jab.
Pencil was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pencil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Stonedberg connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Pencil is rocked!
Stonedberg wants to clinch up but Pencil keeps it at a distance.
Stonedberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Pencil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Stonedberg uses the oldest trick in the book to send Pencil tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Stonedberg is absolutely delighted - when Pencil wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Stonedberg!
A very excited looking Michael Stonedberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 502     
Date:   Feb 24, 2017
#R1#
Dōraku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
Dōraku misses with a few strikes there.
Stonedberg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stonedberg enables Dōraku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stonedberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dōraku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dōraku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stonedberg is looking to sweep but instead, Dōraku has passed into half guard.
Stonedberg tries to get to full guard but Dōraku has control of the leg.
Dōraku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dōraku wants to take a breather but Stonedberg is having none of it.
Stonedberg is looking to improve his position.
Stonedberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dōraku. #T1#
Stonedberg is looking to escape.
Dōraku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dōraku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dōraku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stonedberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dōraku is looking to take a break and control but Stonedberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stonedberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stonedberg wants to control but Dōraku is keeping busy.
Stonedberg wants to improve his position but Dōraku is controlling well.
Dōraku throws a strike but Stonedberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dōraku passes Stonedberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dōraku working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Stonedberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dōraku is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dōraku there.
Dōraku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stonedberg is trying to stand.
Stonedberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stonedberg is trying to control but can't.
Stonedberg has hold of Dōraku's hands but Dōraku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stonedberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dōraku lands a nice short elbow.
Stonedberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dōraku scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dōraku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dōraku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dōraku working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Stonedberg has hold of Dōraku's hands but Dōraku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stonedberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dōraku.
Dōraku drops an elbow to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dōraku.
Dōraku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#
Stonedberg is rocked!
Dōraku throws a strike but Stonedberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dōraku stopping the sweep attempt from Stonedberg.
Dōraku looking to sit in guard and control but Stonedberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Stonedberg preventing the sweep.
Dōraku controls Stonedberg momentarily but Stonedberg frees himself.
Dōraku has control of Stonedberg's left arm, preventing Stonedberg from doing any damage.
Dōraku trying to control the position. #T4#
Dōraku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stonedberg manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dōraku scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dōraku throws a big right hand that misses.
Dōraku with a nice head shot there.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Stonedberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dōraku working some strikes from top position.
Stonedberg is looking to stand up but Dōraku isn't so interested in that idea.
Dōraku chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niten Dōraku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
That's time! Stonedberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stonedberg misses the body punch
and Dōraku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stonedberg cracks Dōraku with an open hand slap.
Dōraku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stonedberg misses with a jab to the body
and Dōraku counters with a stiff right hand.
Dōraku throws a leg kick
enabling Stonedberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Dōraku misses with a few strikes there.
Stonedberg walks into a straight right hand from Dōraku.
Stonedberg loads up on a big right hand but Dōraku slips the punch.
Dōraku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body kick there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg lands with a hook. Dōraku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dōraku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stonedberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dōraku counters with a straight right hand.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses.
Michael Stonedberg is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dōraku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stonedberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stonedberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Dōraku.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses
and Dōraku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stonedberg lands a jab.
Stonedberg misses with a right hand
and Dōraku counters with a solid body kick.
Dōraku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dōraku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dōraku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stonedberg misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Dōraku does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dōraku misses the target.
Michael Stonedberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dōraku misses with a wild combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stonedberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dōraku on the side of the head.
Dōraku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stonedberg as he jumps to the side.
Stonedberg scores with the left hand. Dōraku knows he should have avoided that one.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dōraku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stonedberg connects with a looping right hand.
Stonedberg misses with a straight right. #T3#
Dōraku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stonedberg stuns Dōraku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dōraku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stonedberg.#TD2#
Dōraku shoots in and bounces Stonedberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dōraku stopping the sweep attempt from Stonedberg.
Dōraku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dōraku landing some decent shots from guard.
Dōraku with a nice head shot there.
Stonedberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dōraku is one step ahead there.
Dōraku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Stonedberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Dōraku landing with the ground and pound.
Stonedberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stonedberg seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Dōraku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stonedberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dōraku has Stonedberg in his guard.#REVR##ES2#
Dōraku is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stonedberg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Dōraku misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Stonedberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dōraku is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stonedberg to the mat. Stonedberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Stonedberg wriggles free and stands up.
Stonedberg throws a lazy head kick
and Dōraku counters with a three punch combo that has Stonedberg backing up. Stonedberg nods at Dōraku to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Niten Dōraku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dōraku walks into a straight right hand from Stonedberg.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
Dōraku feints the counter takedown.
Stonedberg ducks under a wild hook from Dōraku.
Dōraku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Stonedberg misses.
Dōraku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stonedberg throws a combination. Dōraku tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Stonedberg gets tackled into the cage by Dōraku. Dōraku maintains the clinch.
Dōraku lands an uppercut.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dōraku's elbow.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg lands a body punch. #TD2#
Dōraku has hold of one of Stonedberg's legs. Stonedberg is fighting the takedown attempt but Dōraku gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dōraku working some strikes from top position.
Stonedberg controls Dōraku momentarily but Dōraku frees himself. #T1#
Dōraku with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stonedberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dōraku is in close to Stonedberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dōraku stops Stonedberg from standing up.
Dōraku won't allow Stonedberg to sweep him here.
Dōraku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dōraku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stonedberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dōraku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stonedberg is keeping the position for now.
Stonedberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dōraku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stonedberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Stonedberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dōraku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dōraku lands a couple of digs.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stonedberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dōraku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stonedberg's guard.
Dōraku lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dōraku scores with a big shot! Stonedberg's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Stonedberg! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niten Dōraku!
Niten Dōraku thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 496     
Date:   Jan 25, 2017
#R1#
Stonedberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thory.
Thory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thory 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.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg misses with a left hand
letting Thory counter with a right hand.
Stonedberg misses with a kick to the body
and Thory counters with a straight right hand.
Stonedberg drops his hands momentarily and Thory takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stonedberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thory counters with a right hand to the body.
Thory misses with a kick to the body.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses.
Stonedberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thory.
Thory lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg looks to land a right hand but Thory moved out of range.
Thory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Thory moves out of range.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Thory moves out of range easily. #T1#
Thory scores with a decent looking hook.
Thory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg throws a hook but Thory avoids it easily.
Thory appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stonedberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Thory counters with a stiff right hand.
Stonedberg misses with a right hand
and Thory counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thory looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonedberg misses the target.
Stonedberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thory throws out a loose jab but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Thory does it's job there.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Thory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stonedberg throws a body kick that misses
and Stonedberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg slips a jab from Thory.
Thory misses with a jab to the body
and Stonedberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Stonedberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thory under the eye.
Stonedberg cracks Thory with an open hand slap.
Thory misses the shot to the body.
Stonedberg defending well as Thory loads up on a big left hand.
Stonedberg connects with a crisp jab.
Thory takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stonedberg tries to move into range but Thory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stonedberg loads up on a big right hand but Thory slips the punch.
Thory lands a nice shot to the body.
Stonedberg throws a good cross that connects.
Thory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stonedberg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stonedberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Stonedberg throws an overhand right that lands on Thory's shoulder, as Thory tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Stonedberg moves forwards but Thory connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stonedberg scores with a kick to the body.
Stonedberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thory.
We've been told by Stonedberg's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick
and Thory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Stonedberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stonedberg sets himself, and Thory steps forward looking for the clinch! Stonedberg avoids it this time.
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thory throws a hook but Stonedberg avoids it easily.
A jab from Stonedberg does it's job there.
Stonedberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Stonedberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that misses.
Stonedberg tries to move into range but Thory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stonedberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Stonedberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stonedberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thory on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stonedberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Stonedberg. That snapped Thory's head back. #CL#
Stonedberg moves into range and clinches up with Thory.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to work over Thory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thory misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stonedberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonedberg lands a body punch.
Stonedberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vic Thory 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#
Thory misses with a hook.
Stonedberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thory.
Thory throws a body kick that misses.
Thory swings for the body but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Stonedberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thory.
Stonedberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Thory throws a hook to the side of Stonedberg's head but Stonedberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Stonedberg.
Thory moves out of range of the strikes.
Thory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stonedberg thuds his right hand into Thory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
Stonedberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thory.
Stonedberg throws a right hand that misses
and Thory makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thory misses the target.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thory.
Thory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thory.
Thory jabs Stonedberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thory blocks a jab.
Thory feints a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Thory is just out of range.
It seemed like Thory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stonedberg misses with a left hand
and Thory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stonedberg misses with a hook
and Thory counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stonedberg. #T2#
Thory throws a sloppy head kick and Stonedberg moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Thory - just one landing.
Vic Thory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg lands an overhand right.
Thory moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Thory blocks a jab.
Stonedberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thory throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stonedberg on the side of the head.
Thory blocks the body kick.
Thory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thory tries to clinch up.
As Thory tries to get set, Stonedberg tries to push him back and clinch up but Thory manages to avoid the attempt.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but Thory moves out of range.
Thory takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Stonedberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Thory checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thory misses with a low kick.
Stonedberg misses with an uppercut. Thory saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thory! But no joy.
Thory loads up on a big right hand but Stonedberg slips the punch.
Thory throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stonedberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stonedberg - that will leave a mark!
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Thory throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stonedberg scores with a nice body kick.
Thory fakes the leg kick and cracks Stonedberg in the body. #T4#
Stonedberg with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thory under the eye.#CL2#
Thory closes the distance and pushes Stonedberg back into the cage.
Thory blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
A shot in the inside from Thory.
Thory throws a head punch that misses.
Thory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thory misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Stonedberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thory moves away.
Stonedberg staying out of range there.
Stonedberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stonedberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stonedberg throws a lazy right hand but Thory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thory is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vic Thory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thory scores with a body shot.
Stonedberg connects with a high kick.
Thory moves out of range of the body kick.
Stonedberg staying out of range there.
Thory misses the shot to the body.
Thory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stonedberg at a distance.
Thory throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stonedberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thory moves out of range as Stonedberg strikes.
Thory misses with a hook.#T1#
Stonedberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thory's head.
Thory circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stonedberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thory.
Thory swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stonedberg!
Thory throws out a loose jab but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Stonedberg.
Thory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg lands a jab to the nose.
Stonedberg checks a low kick from Thory.
Stonedberg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Stonedberg walks into a straight right hand from Thory.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot
and Thory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stonedberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Thory.
Thory lands with a hook. Stonedberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thory.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thory jabs Stonedberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thory misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stonedberg misses with a right hand
enabling Thory to counter with a crisp jab.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Thory on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Thory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stonedberg at a distance.
Stonedberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stonedberg missing with a left hand there. Thory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stonedberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thory connects with a body shot that sends Stonedberg's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thory connects with a body shot that sends Stonedberg's belly button to the back.
Thory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vic Thory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thory lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stonedberg will feel that in the morning.
Thory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stonedberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Thory counters with a low kick, right behind Stonedberg 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonedberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Stonedberg scores with a jab. Thory acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Thory misses the target.
Stonedberg misses with an uppercut. Thory saw that one coming.
Thory is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stonedberg with a body shot.
Thory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stonedberg. That did some damage!
Thory lands with a good body shot.
Stonedberg looks to land a right hand but Thory moved out of range.
Thory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stonedberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Stonedberg throws the kick towards the body but Thory avoids it.
Stonedberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Thory wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stonedberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Thory counters with a stiff right hand.
Stonedberg throws a lazy head kick
and Thory counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vic Thory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thory winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Thory!

Vic Thory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEC 493     
Date:   Jan 06, 2017
#R1#
Reach slips under a jab from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Reach is just out of range.
Reach is looking for a counter combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reach crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stonedberg - the referee stops the clock and Reach gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stonedberg. Reach manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reach throws a looping overhand right but Stonedberg ducks down to avoid it.
Stonedberg lands a front kick.
A clash of legs there as Stonedberg blocks the low kick.
Stonedberg missing with a left hand there. Reach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Reach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
Stonedberg misses with a right hand
and Reach counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Stonedberg throws out a powerful jab.
Reach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stonedberg can pounce on him.
Reach seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stonedberg cracks the inside of Reach's front leg.
Stonedberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reach.#ROC2#
Reach is rocked!
Reach scores with a body shot.
Stonedberg looks to land a body kick but Reach moved away.
A jab from Reach misses.
Stonedberg avoids the body shot from Reach.
Reach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Reach is predictable there
and Stonedberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reach walks into a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stonedberg throws a lazy right hand but Reach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stonedberg misses with an uppercut. Reach saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Reach counters with a nice leg kick.
Reach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
Stonedberg throws a right hand that misses
and Reach counters with a good, hard body kick but Stonedberg shrugs it off.
Stonedberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reach.
Stonedberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reach throws a nice head kick!
Reach lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Reach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stonedberg checks a leg kick.
Stonedberg throws out a counter right but Reach avoids it with no problem.
Stonedberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reach in his tracks.
Stonedberg throws the left hand but Reach avoids the punch easily.
Stonedberg moves out of range as Reach strikes.
Stonedberg throws out a loose jab but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reach lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Reach misses the target.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stonedberg lands a jab to the head.
Stonedberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reach had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stonedberg throws a lazy body kick
and Reach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Stonedberg tries to land a body kick
and Reach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonedberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reach is looking to counter with a body kick.
Stonedberg throws a looping overhand right but Reach ducks down to avoid it.
Stonedberg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stonedberg throws a hook but Reach avoids it easily.
Stonedberg clobbers Reach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up but Reach circles away and keeps his distance.
Reach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reach swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Stonedberg moves into the clinch.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stonedberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reach backwards.
Stonedberg scores with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stonedberg lands with a cross.
Stonedberg throws a lazy uppercut
letting Reach counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
Stonedberg dips to his left and cracks Reach with an uppercut!
Oh Reach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stonedberg jabs Reach right on the nose. Reach blinks but takes it well.
Stonedberg lands with a hook. Reach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stonedberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reach.
A little feinted left hand from Reach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stonedberg tries to land a front kick but Reach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reach seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg swings widly with a right hand
and Reach counters with a low kick, right behind Stonedberg 's knee.
Reach lands a really nice looking cross but Stonedberg seems unphased.
Stonedberg throws out a loose jab but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stonedberg blocks a jab.#T1#
Stonedberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reach.
Reach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Reach.
Reach moves out of range of the body kick from Stonedberg.
Nice jab there from Stonedberg.
The fighters circling - Reach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reach throws a series of punches but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot
and Reach counters with a low kick, right behind Stonedberg 's knee.
Stonedberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reach. Reach circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stonedberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reach misses the shot to the body.
Stonedberg moves out of range as Reach throws a body kick. #T2#
Reach swings widly with a right hand
and Stonedberg counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonedberg is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Stonedberg misses
and Reach counters with a body kick that stops Stonedberg in his tracks momentarily.
Stonedberg throws an overhand right that lands on Reach's shoulder, as Reach tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Reach was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stonedberg is looking to clinch.
Stonedberg misses with a left hand
and Reach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stonedberg wants to land a leg kick but Reach is out of range.
Reach feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stonedberg's calf.
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Stonedberg misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Reach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Reach blocks a jab.
Reach fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stonedberg just manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reach lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reach misses the jab.
Stonedberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stonedberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reach defending well as Stonedberg loads up on a big left hand.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reach moves away.
Reach throwing a counter right hand but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Reach punishes Stonedberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Reach.
That kick from Reach tenderised Stonedberg's leg. Stonedberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stonedberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reach defending well as Stonedberg loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Stonedberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonedberg throws an off balance right hand
and Reach counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stonedberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stonedberg is looking to land body kicks.
Reach's corner calls for a 1-2. Reach obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a left hand
and Reach counters with a solid body kick.
Stonedberg is breathing heavily.
Stonedberg throws a lazy head kick
and Reach counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stonedberg's knee momentarily.
Stonedberg throws an off balance right hand
and Reach counters with a straight right hand.
Reach throws a head kick that half lands.
Reach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stonedberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Reach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Stonedberg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stonedberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stonedberg.
It looked like Reach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stonedberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Reach.
Reach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg connects with a leg kick. Reach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Reach misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonedberg misses the target.
Stonedberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stonedberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg misses with a kick to the body.
Stonedberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
A big left from Reach misses. #T1#
Stonedberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stonedberg scores with the left hand. Reach knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Stonedberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stonedberg throws a lazy body kick
and Reach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reach throws a looping overhand right but Stonedberg ducks down to avoid it.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Reach misses the target.
Reach throws a series of punches but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reach lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stonedberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reach avoids the head kick by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Stonedberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg dodges the punch combination from Reach.
Reach moves forwards but Stonedberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Stonedberg.
Reach with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Reach moves out of range easily. #T3#
Stonedberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reach lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stonedberg moves away.
Good leg kick by Reach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reach just misses with a punch to the body.
Reach tries to work over Stonedberg's front leg with a kick but Stonedberg checks it.
Stonedberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stonedberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stonedberg avoids the head kick by Reach.
Stonedberg throws a hook but Reach blocks it.
Jab, jab by Stonedberg - just one landing.
Stonedberg looks to clinch
and Reach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Stonedberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg motions for Reach to come forward. Stonedberg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Stonedberg has closed the distance and engaged Reach in a clinch.
Stonedberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Reach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reach misses with a straight right. #KD#
Reach lands a big head kick that sends Stonedberg tumbling to the mat! Reach takes a step backwards and waves Stonedberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Stonedberg is rocked!
Stonedberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reach's head.
Stonedberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Stonedberg drives through and clinches with Reach against the cage.

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 Johnny Reach.
I think Reach 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Reach!

Johnny Reach bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CEC 488     
Date:   Dec 14, 2016
#R1#
Cooper tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Cooper drives through and clinches with Stonedberg against the cage.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Stonedberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stonedberg dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cooper.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
A head punch on the inside from Stonedberg fails to land.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
Stonedberg tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Stonedberg is trying to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling him.#T1#
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper digs a right hand underneath Stonedberg's ribcage. Stonedberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Cooper fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stonedberg's brow.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stonedberg lands an uppercut.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cooper fails to land.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Stonedberg is trying to push Cooper away but Cooper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stonedberg blocks a body shot from Cooper.
Stonedberg lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Stonedberg.
Cooper stalling in the clinch.
Cooper blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocks an elbow strike from Cooper. #T2#
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Stonedberg blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper is pushing Stonedberg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stonedberg blocks the elbow strike.
Stonedberg prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stonedberg's brow.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper.
Cooper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Cooper pushes Stonedberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stonedberg lands with a left to the head.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Cooper.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Stonedberg shrugs off.
Stonedberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Cooper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Stonedberg gets through Cooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Stonedberg 's eye.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
A body shot lands from Cooper.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Cooper stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Stonedberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Stonedberg moves into the clinch.
Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Stonedberg 's eye.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Cooper's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Stonedberg in his tracks for a moment.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cooper blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper is trying to maintain a safe position but Stonedberg gets an underhook and turns Cooper into the cage.
Stonedberg has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stonedberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stonedberg dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper works on Stonedberg's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Stonedberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Stonedberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Stonedberg throws the left hand but Cooper avoids the punch easily.
Cooper wants to counter with a clinch but Stonedberg pushes him away.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stonedberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Stonedberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stonedberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cooper tries to clinch but Stonedberg is having none of it.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Stonedberg circles away.
Stonedberg throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stonedberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper tries to clinch but Stonedberg is having none of it.
Stonedberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charles Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stonedberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooper walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg looks for the body kick but Cooper saw that one coming.
Stonedberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch up.#CL#
Stonedberg instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper. #BC#
Stonedberg breaks from the clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Stonedberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Cooper rushes Stonedberg and presses him up against the cage.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Stonedberg 's eye. #CUT2#
Michael Stonedberg's cut is getting worse.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Stonedberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonedberg.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stonedberg.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stonedberg as Cooper tries to tie him up.
Stonedberg scores with a shot to the side of Cooper's head.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Stonedberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stonedberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonedberg blocks the elbow strike.
Stonedberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coopers head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stonedberg's brow.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Stonedberg avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
A short right from Cooper.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Stonedberg breaks the clinch.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Stonedberg. #CL2#
Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stonedberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stonedberg tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Cooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Stonedberg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stonedberg misses with a hook.#CL2#
Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Stonedberg.
Charles Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stonedberg blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Stonedberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stonedberg is leaning against Cooper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stonedberg dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stonedberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stonedberg dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Stonedberg tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stonedberg is keeping busy.#T1#
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Cooper misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper looking to slow down the pace here.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Stonedberg avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Stonedberg dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Stonedberg in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Stonedberg lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Stonedberg on the inside.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stonedberg lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Stonedberg manages to break the clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Stonedberg misses the target.
Stonedberg lands with a right hand.
Stonedberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper slips a straight right by Stonedberg.#CL2#
Cooper forces Stonedberg back against the cage and clinches.
Cooper looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Cooper is rocked!
Stonedberg is leaning against Cooper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Stonedberg finish him?
Good body shot from Stonedberg.
Cooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stonedberg creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cooper's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cooper drops to his knees and Stonedberg pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Stonedberg!
A victorious Michael Stonedberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CEC 480     
Date:   Nov 02, 2016
#R1#
Stonedberg works the jab nicely.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Stonedberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stonedberg down.
Stonedberg is looking to land body kicks.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stonedberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Stonedberg avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stonedberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Stonedberg checks it.
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!
Stonedberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Burns Jr counter with a right hand.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Stonedberg.
Burns Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Stonedberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stonedberg is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Stonedberg misses with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
Stonedberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stonedberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns Jr.
Stonedberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stonedberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Stonedberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg scores with a body shot.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. #T2#
Burns Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Stonedberg.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stonedberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stonedberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stonedberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Stonedberg counters with a straight right hand.
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr is looking to counter punch.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Stonedberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stonedberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns Jr working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stonedberg up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stonedberg.
A shot in the inside from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stonedberg has him pressed against the cage.
Burns Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonedberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stonedberg keeps control of Burns Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Burns Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stonedberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stonedberg checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stonedberg moves out of range as Burns Jr strikes.
A nice side step and Stonedberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up.
Burns Jr throws a looping overhand right but Stonedberg ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Stonedberg throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.
Stonedberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Stonedberg jumps back.
A punch combination from Burns Jr misses.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stonedberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stonedberg jabs Burns Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Stonedberg should have avoided that one.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Burns Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Stonedberg checks it.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stonedberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stonedberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stonedberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Stonedberg steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Good work by Stonedberg as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stonedberg! But no joy.
Stonedberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stonedberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Stonedberg shrugs it off though.
Burns Jr works the jab nicely.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stonedberg blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Burns Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burns Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stonedberg can do to turn this around?
Burns Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr. #T1#
Stonedberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stonedberg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stonedberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stonedberg tries to score with a low kick but Burns Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
Burns Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stonedberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Stonedberg avoids it.
Stonedberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stonedberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Burns Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Stonedberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
Stonedberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but Burns Jr is having none of it. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stonedberg is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stonedberg lunges at Burns Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns Jr's hand.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Stonedberg down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr motions for Stonedberg to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stonedberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Stonedberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stonedberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stonedberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stonedberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stonedberg lands a leg kick that knocks Burns Jr off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stonedberg walks into a stiff left hand from Burns Jr.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Stonedberg off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Stonedberg blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr blocks a leg kick.
Stonedberg looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stonedberg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stonedberg.
Burns Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stonedberg.
Burns Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stonedberg will feel that in the morning.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Stonedberg misses with a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Stonedberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Stonedberg off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Burns Jr.
A leg kick checked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stonedberg checks a leg kick.
Stonedberg misses the shot to the body.
Stonedberg throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stonedberg takes one on the button.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stonedberg is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Stonedberg's front leg.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Stonedberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Burns Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Stonedberg's head but Stonedberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Stonedberg misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns Jr. That snapped Stonedberg's head back.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Stonedberg thows a body kick. Burns Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stonedberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns Jr throwing a counter right hand but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Stonedberg moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Stonedberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stonedberg on the side of the head.
Stonedberg swinging wildly here.
Stonedberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Stonedberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stonedberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stonedberg tries to bum rush Burns Jr with a series of wild strikes but Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stonedberg lands with a shot to the body.
Stonedberg cracks a nice hook into Burns Jr's ribs.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Stonedberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stonedberg.
Burns Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Stonedberg saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Stonedberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Stonedberg blocks the leg kick.
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Stonedberg moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr. #T3#
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Stonedberg's knee but Stonedberg avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Stonedberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stonedberg.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns Jr blocks the leg kick.
Stonedberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Stonedberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stonedberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stonedberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stonedberg throws out a counter right but Burns Jr avoids it with no problem.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Stonedberg avoids it.
Stonedberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Stonedberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Stonedberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Stonedberg tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stonedberg as he connects with a hook.
Burns Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Stonedberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns Jr under the eye.
Burns Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Stonedberg.
Burns Jr lands a jab to the head.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Stonedberg.
I think Burns Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Burns Jr!

Simba Burns Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. 43 and still going strong as Undisputed CEC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!'.

 

Event: CEC 478     
Date:   Oct 23, 2016
#R1#
Stonedberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stonedberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvaro.
Stonedberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stonedberg takes a swing at Alvaro's ribcage but misses.
Alvaro lands a head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stonedberg checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Stonedberg.
Nice straight punches there by Alvaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvaro.
Alvaro connects with a leg kick. Stonedberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stonedberg.
Alvaro ducks right into an uppercut from Stonedberg.
Alvaro jabs Stonedberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvaro.
Alvaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvaro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stonedberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Alvaro forces Stonedberg back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Stonedberg lands with a left to the head.
Stonedberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stonedberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvaro misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Stonedberg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alvaro blocks an uppercut.
Alvaro blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Alvaro prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg prevents a body shot from Alvaro.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvaro controls his hands.
Stonedberg is leaning against Alvaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvaro's elbow.
Alvaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Stonedberg controls his hands.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonedberg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvaro. #BC2#
Stonedberg breaks from the clinch.
Stonedberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvaro counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A jab from Alvaro misses.
Alvaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stonedberg.
Alvaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvaro stuns Stonedberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Alvaro scores with a shot to the body.
Stonedberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg throws a right hand that Alvaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvaro also avoids with ease.
Alvaro connects with a jab.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvaro is looking to slow Stonedberg down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvaro. Stonedberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Alvaro moves out of range easily.
Alvaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stonedberg. #T3#
Stonedberg slips a jab from Alvaro.
Alvaro with a nice cross.
Stonedberg looks for the body kick but Alvaro saw that one coming.
It appears Alvaro was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Alvaro rushes Stonedberg and presses him up against the cage.
Stonedberg digs a right hand underneath Alvaro's ribcage. Alvaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stonedberg lands with a right to the head.
Come on Alvaro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stonedberg misses with the head strike.
Alvaro misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvaro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alvaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvaro tries to throw a body punch but Stonedberg avoids it by throwing Alvaro back against the cage.
Alvaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards. #T4#
Alvaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvaro controls his hands.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Alvaro avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvaro.
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!
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Alvaro blocks it.
A short left from Stonedberg.
Alvaro prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
I was talking to Alvaro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Alvaro.
Alvaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stonedberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Alvaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stonedberg misses with the head strike.
Stonedberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvaro misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonedberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alvaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stonedberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvaro scores with a shot to the body.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvaro moves away.
Stonedberg clobbers Alvaro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonedberg misses the target.
It looked like Alvaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvaro.
Alvaro throws a body punch but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Alvaro.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Alvaro moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alvaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stonedberg - the referee stops the clock and Alvaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stonedberg. Alvaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvaro misses with a body shot.
Stonedberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Alvaro - just one landing.
Nice shot by Stonedberg.#T1#
Alvaro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stonedberg misses with a kick to the body.
Stonedberg tries to bum rush Alvaro with a series of wild strikes but Alvaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stonedberg defending well as Alvaro loads up on a big left hand.
Stonedberg throws a big shot that misses.
Stonedberg throws a front kick that sends Alvaro stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Stonedberg closes the distance and pushes Alvaro back into the cage.
Stonedberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvaro backwards.
Stonedberg lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stonedberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvaro has had enough of the clinch but Stonedberg keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Alvaro fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Alvaro.
Alvaro stalling in the clinch.
Stonedberg tries to work over Alvaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Stonedberg scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg tries to work over Alvaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Stonedberg fails to land.
Alvaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stonedberg as Alvaro tries to tie him up.
Alvaro lands a right hand.
Alvaro misses with some punches.
Alvaro lands a right hand.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvaro has a couple of punches blocked by Stonedberg.
Alvaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvaro leaning against his opponent.
Alvaro presses Stonedberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stonedberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvaro.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Alvaro fails to land. #BC#
Alvaro breaks the clinch.
Stonedberg defending well as Alvaro loads up on a big left hand.
Alvaro misses the jab.
Alvaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvaro punishes Stonedberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Stonedberg.
Alvaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvaro throws a jab when Stonedberg was well out of range.
Alvaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvaro throws a jab when Stonedberg was well out of range.
Stonedberg connects with a body shot that sends Alvaro's belly button to the back.
Alvaro avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Stonedberg staying out of range there.
Jab from Alvaro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Stonedberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a jab.
Crunch! Stonedberg slams his shin into Alvaro's torso.
Alvaro throws a hook but Stonedberg avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Stonedberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alvaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvaro avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Alvaro.
Alvaro throws the left hand but Stonedberg avoids the punch easily.
Stonedberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg 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#
Stonedberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Alvaro.
Alvaro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alvaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stonedberg to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvaro.
Alvaro missing with a left hand there. Stonedberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stonedberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvaro.
Stonedberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvaro.
Alvaro takes a swing at Stonedberg's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Stonedberg catches Alvaro right on the button with a cross.
Stonedberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stonedberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvaro.
Stonedberg tries to move into range but Alvaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Stonedberg clinches.
Alvaro tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Alvaro misses with some punches.
Alvaro blocks an uppercut.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Stonedberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stonedberg lands a jab.#CL2#
Stonedberg moves into the clinch.
Alvaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Alvaro lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonedberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvaro pushes Stonedberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michael Stonedberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Alvaro fails to land.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvaro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvaro.
Alvaro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Stonedberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvaro is just out of range.
Alvaro lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvaro as he connects with a hook.
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvaro stuns Stonedberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvaro.
Alvaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Stonedberg avoided it.
Stonedberg needs to keep his hands up - Alvaro had a free shot at his head there.
Stonedberg blocks the body kick.
Stonedberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Alvaro cracks the inside of Stonedberg's front leg.
Alvaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stonedberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvaro misses the shot to the body.
Alvaro lands a jab to Stonedberg's midsection.
Alvaro throws a jab when Stonedberg was well out of range.
Alvaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but Alvaro is having none of it.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alvaro will feel that in the morning.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot.
Stonedberg lands a jab to the nose.
Stonedberg swings for the body but Alvaro moves out of range. #T4#
Alvaro throws out a loose jab but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvaro throws a shot from downtown. Stonedberg moves away and avoids it.
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!
Alvaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvaro.
Alvaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Stonedberg drops his hands momentarily and Alvaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvaro throws an off balance right hand
and Stonedberg counters with a left to the body.
Stonedberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stonedberg checks a leg kick.
Alvaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Stonedberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stonedberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvaro checks it well.
Stonedberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Stonedberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stonedberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jose Alvaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvaro throws a front kick aimed at Stonedberg's knee but Stonedberg avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Alvaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stonedberg 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michael Stonedberg!

After winning the bout, Michael Stonedberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: MFN 341: Mangrove/Scouser2     
Date:   Aug 24, 2016
#R1#
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stonedberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Stonedberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Miller prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Our sources have told us that Miller has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Stonedberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg being controlled against the cage.
Stonedberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Stonedberg manages to break the clinch.
Stonedberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stonedberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stonedberg.
Stonedberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg throws a front kick that sends Miller stumbling back into the cage.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stonedberg momentarily.
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Stonedberg moved away.
Stonedberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Stonedberg and move into the clinch.
Stonedberg swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Stonedberg is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Miller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Stonedberg sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stonedberg avoids a kick to the body.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
As Stonedberg backs away, Miller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stonedberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miller lands with a good body shot.
Miller blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Miller digs a good hook to Stonedberg's body.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Miller.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg dodges an elbow strike from Miller. #BC2#
Stonedberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Stonedberg.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Stonedberg drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stonedberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Stonedberg lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stonedberg's brow.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Stonedberg fails to land.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stonedberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Stonedberg's shoulder, as Stonedberg tries to avoid the shot.
Stonedberg lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stonedberg throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stonedberg connects with a looping right hand.
Stonedberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Stonedberg tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stonedberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Stonedberg avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stonedberg, as that shot connected.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Stonedberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stonedberg swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stonedberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miller rather than just go for the knockout.
Stonedberg scores with a jab to the head.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot.
Stonedberg misses with a jab to the body
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stonedberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg throws a lazy head kick
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stonedberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stonedberg is looking to land body kicks.
And Miller counters with a quick kick to the body but Stonedberg blocks it.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.
Miller throws a body punch but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stonedberg is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Stonedberg circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Stonedberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
Stonedberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller tries to counter by clinching up but Stonedberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Stonedberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stonedberg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stonedberg with a hook.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Stonedberg moved away.
Stonedberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Stonedberg.
Miller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stonedberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stonedberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Stonedberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg swinging wildly here.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stonedberg.
A clash of legs there as Stonedberg blocks the low kick.
Stonedberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Miller avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stonedberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stonedberg throws a lazy head kick
and Stonedberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stonedberg clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stonedberg is breathing heavily.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stonedberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stonedberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stonedberg!
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stonedberg.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stonedberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Miller clinches up with Stonedberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller lands a nice knee to the body.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A solid body kick from Stonedberg.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stonedberg.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stonedberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Stonedberg off balance momentarily.
Miller throws a body punch but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stonedberg.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a wild combination.
Miller tries to counter by clinching up but Stonedberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stonedberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Stonedberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Stonedberg tries to avoid it.
Stonedberg stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stonedberg keeps Miller at a distance using the push kick.
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stonedberg.
Miller appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stonedberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stonedberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Stonedberg backs away, Miller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Stonedberg takes one to the chin there.
Stonedberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Michael Stonedberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Miller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Miller.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Stonedberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Stonedberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miller throws a leg kick but Stonedberg checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stonedberg! But no joy.
Stonedberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Stonedberg's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
Miller throws a hook but Stonedberg avoids it easily.
Stonedberg counters with a body kick.
Stonedberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg misses with a jab to the body
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up.#T3#
Stonedberg is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stonedberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dax Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Stonedberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Stonedberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Stonedberg has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Miller.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Stonedberg blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stonedberg 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Stonedberg!

An out of breath Michael Stonedberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dax Miller was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will only make me better. '.

 

Event: MFN 335: Delirious     
Date:   Aug 03, 2016
#R1#
Pulkkinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stonedberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Pulkkinen's head.
A jab from Stonedberg misses.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stonedberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stonedberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stonedberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Stonedberg saw that one coming.
Stonedberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that Pulkkinen semi-blocks.
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Stonedberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stonedberg misses with a double jab.
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!
Pulkkinen shoots in but Stonedberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stonedberg 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.
Stonedberg throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.#T1#
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Michael Stonedberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Pulkkinen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stonedberg is trying to defend but Pulkkinen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stonedberg is pressing down on Pulkkinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Stonedberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands a big shot to Stonedberg's brow. #T2#
Pulkkinen throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pulkkinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stonedberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulkkinen is one step ahead there.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Stonedberg is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Stonedberg pushes Pulkkinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Stonedberg moved out of range.#CL#
Pulkkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen. #T3#
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Stonedberg prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
Stonedberg blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
I was talking to Pulkkinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Stonedberg avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pulkkinen as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Stonedberg tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen slows down the pace here.
Stonedberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Stonedberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
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 Pera Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stonedberg lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Pulkkinen 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.
Pulkkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Stonedberg is retaining full guard.
Stonedberg is trying to keep Pulkkinen in close.
Pulkkinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen prevents Stonedberg from standing back up.
Pulkkinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg manages to get to full guard.
Pulkkinen is working Stonedberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Pulkkinen is working Stonedberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Stonedberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stonedberg, not yet.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Stonedberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulkkinen is stalling in the full guard.
Stonedberg keeping full guard, as Pulkkinen tries to pass.
Pulkkinen landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stonedberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen stops Stonedberg from standing up.
Pulkkinen preventing the sweep.
Pulkkinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pulkkinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stonedberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stonedberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Stonedberg scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stonedberg lands with a hook. Pulkkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Stonedberg moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pulkkinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stonedberg - the referee stops the clock and Pulkkinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stonedberg. Pulkkinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stonedberg lands with a hook. Pulkkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Stonedberg avoids the punch easily.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Stonedberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stonedberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Stonedberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stonedberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulkkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Stonedberg's head back. #T4#
Stonedberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stonedberg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg thuds his shin into the meat of Pulkkinen's side.
Sloppy strikes from Stonedberg. Those never looked like landing.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stonedberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stonedberg takes a step back to recover.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pera Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Stonedberg is out of range.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Stonedberg cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.
Stonedberg misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Pulkkinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen is pushing Stonedberg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it. #BC#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
A combination from Stonedberg does no damage.
Pulkkinen attempts a counter takedown but Stonedberg avoids it well and moves away.
Stonedberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Stonedberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pulkkinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pulkkinen with a nice head shot there.
Pulkkinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stonedberg wants to stand up but Pulkkinen is controlling him.
Stonedberg is trying to control the position but Pulkkinen postures up.
Pulkkinen distracts Stonedberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Pulkkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Stonedberg is retaining full guard.
Pulkkinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pulkkinen stops Stonedberg from standing up.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Stonedberg is working from the bottom.
Stonedberg lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Stonedberg controlling Pulkkinen's posture.
Pulkkinen controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Stonedberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Pulkkinen rushes Stonedberg and presses him up against the cage.
Pulkkinen slowing the pace effectively.
Stonedberg lands with a left to the head.
Pulkkinen cracks Stonedberg with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stonedberg lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Stonedberg letting Pulkkinen take a breather here.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is working Stonedberg over against the cage.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Pera Pulkkinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Stonedberg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonedberg.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
A nice left hand lands by Stonedberg.
A head punch on the inside from Stonedberg fails to land.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow. #BC#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pera Pulkkinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Good work by Stonedberg as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stonedberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stonedberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stonedberg misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.#TD#
Pulkkinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Stonedberg keeps moving. #T1#
Pulkkinen won't allow Stonedberg to get back to his feet.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands a big shot to Stonedberg's brow.
Pulkkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Stonedberg.
Pulkkinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen landing with the ground and pound.
Stonedberg 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.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pera Pulkkinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Stonedberg keeps moving.
Pulkkinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pulkkinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stonedberg is keeping the position for now.
Pulkkinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pulkkinen won't allow Stonedberg to sweep him here.
Stonedberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pulkkinen is standing up over Stonedberg. Stonedberg looks to escape but Pulkkinen dives into side control.
Stonedberg tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Pulkkinen working the body and head with strikes.
Stonedberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Pulkkinen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pulkkinen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stonedberg is letting Pulkkinen control him for a moment.
Stonedberg is looking for a sweep.
Stonedberg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pulkkinen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4##SUB#
Pulkkinen wants to finish this one by submission but Stonedberg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pulkkinen.
Stonedberg is trying to escape the mount.
Stonedberg holds on to Pulkkinen around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Pulkkinen prevents Stonedberg from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pera Pulkkinen had his way with Michael Stonedberg in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A big left from Stonedberg misses. #TD#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pulkkinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stonedberg wants to improve his position but Pulkkinen is controlling well. #SUB#
Pulkkinen is trying to work for a kimura but Stonedberg is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen is looking to stall here but Stonedberg recovers full guard.
Pulkkinen is pushing down on Stonedberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stonedberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Pulkkinen has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Pulkkinen wants to control but Stonedberg is keeping him busy.
Stonedberg tries to get to full guard but Pulkkinen has control of the leg.
Stonedberg is not content to let Pulkkinen control the position.
Stonedberg trying to get back to full guard but Pulkkinen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stonedberg can't escape the position.
Pulkkinen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
Pulkkinen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pulkkinen wants to control the pace but Stonedberg is squirming around nicely.
Stonedberg is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pulkkinen is landing with some decent strikes but Stonedberg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulkkinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
Stonedberg is rocked!
Pulkkinen looking to control but Stonedberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stonedberg is still in real trouble! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Stonedberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stonedberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Stonedberg seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Pulkkinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pulkkinen loads up with a big shot that hurts Stonedberg! He's pulled Pulkkinen in close but Pulkkinen has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Stonedberg survive? More strikes from Pulkkinen and Stonedberg is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pera Pulkkinen!
A relieved looking Pera Pulkkinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MFN 332: Same Day Fun     
Date:   Jul 20, 2016
#R1#
Blade throws an off balance right hand
and Stonedberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stonedberg, right into the meat.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade slips under a jab from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Blade moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Stonedberg.
Blade lands a shoulder strike.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stonedberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blade missing with knees to the body.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stonedberg prevents Blade from breaking the clinch.
Blade misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stonedberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Blade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stonedberg is keeping busy.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Blade avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Blade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blade tries to land knees in the clinch but Stonedberg avoids the damage to the body.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blade tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Stonedberg manages to break the clinch.
Blade blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stonedberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stonedberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Stonedberg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stonedberg is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blade creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stonedberg is working Blade over against the cage.
Blade is working Stonedberg over against the cage.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blade or not.
Stonedberg is leaning against Blade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Blade.
Stonedberg scores with a shot to the side of Blade's head.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Blade blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Blade prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Blade has a couple of punches blocked by Stonedberg. #BC2#
Blade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but Blade is having none of it.
Blade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stonedberg moves out of range as Blade strikes.
Stonedberg is looking to slow Blade down with leg kicks.
Blade looks to land a left hand but Stonedberg moved out of range nicely.
Blade is looking to land body kicks.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blade moves away.
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Blade moves into the clinch successfully.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Blade avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Stonedberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Stonedberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Stonedberg scores with a shot to the side of Blade's head.
Stonedberg avoids the elbow strike from Blade, against the cage.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stonedberg lands a left hand.
Stonedberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stonedberg lands a right hand.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Blade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stonedberg. Blade shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Blade.
Blade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg thows a body kick. Blade tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Stonedberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Stonedberg as the two fighters clinch.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Stonedberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blade can do to turn this around?
Blade tries to land a knee to the head but Stonedberg blocks with his arms.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Stonedberg on the inside.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Blade controls his hands.
Blade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Blade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Stonedberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blade avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
Blade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stonedberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blade manages to circle out of the way.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Stonedberg is out of range.
Blade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Stonedberg.
Good shot there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Blade should have avoided that one.
Stonedberg misses with a jab to the body
letting Blade counter with a right hand.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade scores with a three punch combo!
Stonedberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Stonedberg tries to keep at a distance but Blade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blade swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blade blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Blade.
Blade takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg - that landed with a thud.
Michael Stonedberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Blade prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
A short left from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to work over Blade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Blade swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Blade.
Blade misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg lands with a left to the head.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blade looking to stall.
Stonedberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blade.
Stonedberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blade's elbow.
Blade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blade blocking some punches.
Blade prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocking some punches. #T4#
Stonedberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blade tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Stonedberg.
Blade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonedberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blade struggles to land a body shot inside as Stonedberg controls his hands.
Blade misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stonedberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blade slips a jab from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg clobbers Blade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Stonedberg.
Blade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blade misses with a few strikes there.
Stonedberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Michael Stonedberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Blade moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Blade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stonedberg doesn't seem phased though.
Blade avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Stonedberg misses.
Blade throws a hook to the side of Stonedberg's head but Stonedberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stonedberg is looking to wear down Blade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blade throws a jab but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Blade is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Blade is still on wobbly legs! Can Stonedberg finish him?#T1#
Blade throws a leg kick but Stonedberg moved away.
It looked like Stonedberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blade wants to clinch up but Stonedberg keeps it at a distance.
Blade seems to have recovered his senses.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Blade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stonedbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Blade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg scores with a head kick. Blade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stonedberg wants to clinch.
Stonedberg misses with a kick to the body
letting Blade counter with a right hand.
Stonedberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Stonedberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Jake Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Stonedberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stonedberg scores with a nice head shot.
Stonedberg staying out of range there.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick which misses Blade's front leg but catches the back leg as Blade tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonedberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stonedberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stonedberg scores with a shot to the body.
Stonedberg jabs Blade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blade throws a right and a left that Stonedberg avoids nicely.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blade.
Stonedberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blade misses the jab.
Stonedberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Stonedberg backs off Blade throws a huge counter combo but Stonedberg manages to avoid it all.
Blade works Stonedberg's body with a nice hook.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Blade unleashes a big counter combination but Stonedberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range. #T3#
Stonedberg misses the shot to the body.
Blade tries to work over Stonedberg's front leg with a kick but Stonedberg checks it.
Blade throws a solid leg kick but Stonedberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blade.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stonedberg.
Blade stuns Stonedberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Blade misses. #CL2#
Blade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stonedberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Blade controls the action.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg dodges an elbow strike from Blade.
Blade can't find room to land a body shot as Stonedberg controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Blade misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Stonedberg works on Blade's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Stonedberg manages to break the clinch.
Blade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stonedberg.
Blade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Stonedberg pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stonedberg fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Stonedberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blade throws a low kick but Stonedberg avoids it.
Blade needs to keep his hands up - Stonedberg had a free shot at his head there.
Blade has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blade.
Stonedberg tries to counter by clinching up but Blade breaks away and moves out of range.
Blade drops his hands momentarily and Stonedberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stonedberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blade loads up on a big right hand but Stonedberg slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stonedberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stonedberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Stonedberg!

A relieved looking Michael Stonedberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MFN 321: Two Title Pow Wow     
Date:   Jun 08, 2016
#R1#
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Stonedberg wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Miller is looking to chop away at Stonedberg's legs.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stonedberg. That one must have hurt.
Stonedberg is looking to land body kicks.
Miller misses the jab.
Stonedberg misses with a low kick.
Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller throws a solid leg kick but Stonedberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stonedberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Stonedberg is looking to land body kicks.
Stonedberg throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Miller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Miller misses.
Stonedberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stonedberg's knee momentarily.
We've been informed that Stonedberg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Miller misses with a hook. Stonedberg ducked under it nicely.
Stonedberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stonedberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stonedberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stonedberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Stonedberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stonedberg thuds his shin into the meat of Miller's side.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick that misses.
Stonedberg digs a good hook to Miller's body. #CL2#
Stonedberg darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Stonedberg.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Miller has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stonedberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Stonedberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stonedberg is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.#T3#
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stonedberg has time to react.
No joy there for Stonedberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stonedberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stonedberg avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Stonedberg had a free shot at his head there.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller jabs at Stonedberg's body.#T4#
A lazy body kick from Stonedberg #CL#
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Stonedberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonedberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Stonedberg is blocking nicely.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Miller prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Miller tries to stall but Stonedberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
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 Dax Miller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stonedberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stonedberg as Miller tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller working aggressively here.
Stonedberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stonedberg tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg throws a head punch that misses.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stonedberg lands a right hand.
Stonedberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dax Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Miller blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stonedberg's brow.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stonedberg tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Stonedberg lands with a light punch inside.
Stonedberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Stonedberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch. #T3#
Stonedberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miller.
Stonedberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Stonedberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Stonedberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stonedberg moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stonedberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stonedberg takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stonedberg is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Stonedberg misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stonedberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good shot there by Stonedberg.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Stonedberg's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Stonedberg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stonedberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Stonedberg misses its intended target.
Miller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Stonedberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stonedberg fails to land.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Stonedberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Stonedberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Stonedberg is out of range.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Stonedberg moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Stonedberg misses.
Miller thows a body kick. Stonedberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stonedberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Stonedberg and move into the clinch.#T1#
Stonedberg misses with a few strikes there.
Stonedberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stonedberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily. #CL#
Miller has Stonedberg up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Stonedberg.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Stonedberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stonedberg avoids it.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller fails to land with a short punch 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!
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Stonedberg.
Miller pushes Stonedberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Stonedberg controls his hands.
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Stonedberg has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a right to the head.
Miller prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Stonedberg blocks with his arms.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stonedberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stonedberg managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller landing knees to the head. #T4#
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Stonedberg avoids the damage to the body.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Stonedberg lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Stonedberg drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller pushes Stonedberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stonedberg.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stonedberg avoids it.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Miller!

An out of breath and clearly excited Dax Miller thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: MFN 316: Makinwa vs. Kai     
Date:   May 22, 2016
#R1#
Stonedberg slips a jab from Kim.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stonedberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
Kim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stonedberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim lands a high kick!
Stonedberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stonedberg misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kim counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stonedberg keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Kim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stonedberg wants to stand up but Kim is controlling him.
Stonedberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim.
Stonedberg keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Kim postures up in Stonedberg's guard and throws a big left but Stonedberg blocks it. #T1#
Stonedberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim lands a couple of digs.
Stonedberg pulls Kim in close to prevent any damage.
Kim stops Stonedberg from standing up.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Stonedberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stonedberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kim is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim is working Stonedberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Stonedberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim slips a nice elbow through Stonedberg's hands, connecting with Stonedberg's forehead.
Kim wants to free his trapped foot but Stonedberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stonedberg keeps working.
Stonedberg is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at GTi 888 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stonedberg has hold of Kim's hands but Kim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kim is looking to advance position but Stonedberg won't allow it.
Stonedberg looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stonedberg has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Kim lands strikes from half guard.
Stonedberg is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stonedberg avoid being mounted?
Stonedberg pushes Kim off looking to stand but Kim dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Kim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kim working the head and body with strikes.
Kim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stonedberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stonedberg is trying to stand up here but Kim is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Kim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Stonedberg regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kim.
Kim connects with a couple of short punches.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stonedberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim wants to control from the top but Stonedberg keeps moving.
Kim passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim is working Stonedberg over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stonedberg is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Kim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kim misses with a body punch
and Stonedberg counters with a left to the body.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonedberg misses the target.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kim counters with a shoot takedown. Stonedberg fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Stonedberg has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kim is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonedberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Stonedberg as the two fighters clinch.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg works on Kim's body with a couple of short punches.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch. #T1#
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg keeps control of Kim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kim has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stonedberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kim can turn it around.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Stonedberg blocks a body shot from Kim.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
Kim blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action. #BC2#
Kim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stonedberg checks it well.
Stonedberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Roberto Kim has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonedberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michael Stonedberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Stonedberg throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Kim misses with a kick to the body
and Stonedberg counters with a good, hard body kick but Kim shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Stonedberg as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Stonedberg checks the leg kick.
Kim misses with a straight right.
Stonedberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stonedberg counters with a left to the body.
Stonedberg throws a shot to the body.
Stonedberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kim defending well as Stonedberg loads up on a big left hand.
Stonedberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stonedberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stonedberg checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Stonedberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stonedberg slips under a jab.
As Kim tries to get set, Stonedberg tries to push him back and clinch up but Kim manages to avoid the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonedberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Stonedberg throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kim avoids it.
Kim scores with a nice head shot.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Stonedberg moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg swinging wildly here.
Stonedberg throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Stonedberg blocks the low kick.
Stonedberg throws a low kick, looking for Kim's leg but Kim calmly moves out of range.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stonedberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Kim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stonedberg.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kim.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Stonedberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stonedberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Stonedberg looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stonedberg is looking to wear down Kim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Stonedberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stonedberg needs to keep his hands up - Kim had a free shot at his head there.
Stonedberg swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stonedberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Kim fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Stonedberg jabs Kim right on the nose. Kim blinks but takes it well.
Kim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Stonedberg blocks the leg kick.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim throws a body punch but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Stonedberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stonedberg scores with a push kick.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
Stonedberg loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stonedberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
Michael Stonedberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Stonedberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stonedberg cracks a nice hook into Kim's ribs.
Kim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stonedberg. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Stonedberg checks a low kick from Kim.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stonedberg.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Stonedberg sees coming a mile off.
Kim takes a swing at Stonedberg's ribcage but misses.
As Kim tries to get set, Stonedberg tries to push him back and clinch up but Kim manages to avoid the attempt.
Stonedberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stonedberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stonedberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Stonedberg throws a series of strikes that have Kim backpedaling.
Kim tries a low kick but Stonedberg avoids it.#T3#
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Stonedberg moves out of range easily.
Kim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Kim is rocked!
Stonedberg circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Kim tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Stonedberg wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Stonedberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Stonedberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Roberto Kim stepped up to the mic, saying 'HOOOODOOR!'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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