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Event:
AD486: In the shadow
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Escobar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.#TD2#
Escobar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stark was covering up waiting for the punch and Escobar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escobar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Escobar content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stark has locked up a guillotine! Stark's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Escobar is holding on here and Stark must be using up a lot of energy. Escobar has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stark gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steven Stark!
Steven Stark decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
AD478: Prime selection
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haigh is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haigh wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.
Stark 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.
Haigh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haigh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Haigh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haigh wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haigh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark 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.#T1#
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Haigh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haigh is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haigh avoid being mounted?
Haigh trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stark manages to pass to mount!
Stark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haigh is looking to escape.
Stark lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Haigh wants to control but Stark is having none of it.
BOOM! Stark connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stark landing punches.
Haigh gets back to half guard.
Haigh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haigh trying to hold on to Stark's head to control him but Stark postures up.
Haigh is looking to improve his position.
Haigh manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Haigh 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.
Haigh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haigh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark passes Haigh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haigh trying to control but Stark postures up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stark uses his free foot to push down on Haigh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Haigh.
Haigh is bucking up trying to escape but Stark cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Haigh tries to hold on but Stark postures up.
Haigh is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Stark content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haigh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Haigh throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range. #TD#
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haigh to the mat! Haigh manages to get full guard.
Haigh working a defensive guard here.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haigh keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark scoring with some ground and pound.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Haigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Haigh is keeping the position.
Haigh trying to control the position.
#T1#
Stark scoring with some ground and pound.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Haigh is retaining full guard.
Stark trying to control but Haigh is working from the bottom.
Haigh wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haigh's head.
Stark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Haigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haigh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark is in close to Haigh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haigh looking to control.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Haigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark trying to move into half guard but instead Haigh has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Haigh trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark wants to improve his position but instead Haigh has moved into half guard.
Stark is staying active underneath Haigh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haigh is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Stark wants to improve his position but Haigh is controlling well.
Haigh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haigh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haigh's back!
Haigh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Haigh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Haigh wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Haigh missing with punches from the bottom.
Haigh is pressing down on Stark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stark stands up over Haigh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haigh is controlling Stark's posture.
Stark trying to control but Haigh is working from the bottom.
Haigh controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haigh wants to improve his position but instead Stark has moved into half guard.
Haigh is refusing to be controlled, as Stark sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark dominated that second round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haigh scores with a hook.
John Haigh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haigh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Haigh.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haigh can do to turn this around?#TD#
Haigh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stark to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stark prevents Haigh from getting back to his feet.
Stark works over Haigh with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark postures up.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haigh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Stark advances to half guard.
Haigh wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.
Haigh wants to get back to full guard but Stark has mounted him!
Stark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Haigh tries to hold on but Stark postures up.
Stark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haigh is looking to escape.
Haigh wants to hold on but Stark pushes him away.#T2#
Haigh is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Haigh can't escape the position.
Haigh tries to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
Stark with good strikes from the mount here!
Haigh regains half guard.
Haigh is looking to improve his position.
Stark is just content to waste time from the top position. Haigh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steven Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haigh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haigh being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Haigh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark passes Haigh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
John Haigh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haigh wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Haigh defends it.
Steven Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Stark!
After the fight, Steven Stark was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
John Haigh spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe it is time for me to make the move to another weight class.'.
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Event:
AD473: Outside The Box
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Henry scores with a body shot.
Henry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Stark releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Henry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Stark moves away from the strike by Henry.
Stark looks to land a combination. Henry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stark scores with a head kick. Henry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Henry is out of range.
Stark misses with a leg kick.
Henry checks a leg kick.
Stark throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Henry scores with a sloppy right hand. Stark should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark looks to land a body kick but Henry moved away.
Henry is looking for a counter combo.
Stark swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
A big left from Stark misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Stark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stark misses with a kick to the body
and Henry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Stark throws a good cross that connects.
Stark 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.
Henry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Henry misses.
Henry misses with a hook
and Stark counters with a nice body kick.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Henry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry cracks Stark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henry lands a really nice looking cross but Stark seems unphased.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Henry blocks the body kick.
Henry misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Henry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Henry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Henry shows good takedown defense.
Henry slips under a jab.
Henry moves out of range as Stark strikes.
A big left from Stark misses.
Henry appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Henry blocks a head kick by Stark.
Henry throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
A punch combination from Henry misses.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark scores with a hook.
Stark throws a leg kick but Henry moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Henry misses the target.
Jab by Henry.
Stark defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Stark throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Henry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stark.
Henry loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Henry saw that one coming.#T3#
Henry misses with a hook.
Stark looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Henry lands a body shot.
A head kick from Henry lands but Stark takes it in his stride.
John Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Stark slips under a jab from Henry.
Henry tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henry cracks Stark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Henry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stark cracks Henry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Henry moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Stark drops his hands momentarily and Henry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Henry misses with a straight right.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henry as he avoids it easily.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henry misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Henry.
Henry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Henry moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Henry lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Henry down.
Steven Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stark circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stark dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henry. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Stark.
A counter left hand to the body from Henry misses its target.
Henry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Stark - just one landing.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stark.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
And Stark responds with a good body kick, but Henry manages to step out the way in time.
Stark misses with an uppercut.
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 John Henry will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Henry blocks a jab.
Stark catches Henry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
John Henry is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Henry connects with a body shot that sends Stark's belly button to the back.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Henry.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henry!
Henry throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Henry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Henry sees coming a mile off.
Henry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stark has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Henry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stark with a poor takedown
and Henry counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CUT#
It looks like Steven Stark has been cut.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Stark lands a glancing blow to the side of Henry's head.
Henry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Henry throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Henry.
Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henry misses with a two punch combination.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark tries to move into range but Henry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Henry slips under a jab from Stark.
Stark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Stark.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stark.
Henry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Stark thuds his shin into the meat of Henry's side.
Stark throws a poor cross that misses
and Henry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henry moves out of range as Stark throws a body kick.
Henry misses with a straight right.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
A jab from Stark misses.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stark throws a leg kick but Henry checks it. #T3#
Henry connects with a looping right hand.
Stark avoids the body shot from Henry.
Henry looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark throws a head kick but Henry moves out of range.
Henry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henry misses with a wild body shot.
Henry loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Henry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stark circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henry.
Good work by Stark as he checks the leg kick.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Stark punishes Henry's body with a nice straight punch.
Henry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Henry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Henry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark slips under a jab from Henry.
Henry throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
Henry misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Henry.
Henry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stark tries a quick counter leg kick but Henry is wise to it.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark scores with a kick to the body.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark flicks out a counter leg kick but Henry steps away.
Henry throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henry.
Stark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Stark's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stark back to the cage. Henry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stark feints and then cracks Henry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henry down.
Henry looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Stark lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stark as he connects with a hook.
Henry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henry moves away from the strike by Stark.
Henry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark tries to land a leg kick but Henry saw it coming and moves away.
Henry looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Henry scores with a body shot.
Stark misses with a head kick.
It looked like Henry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henry misses with a looping right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stark might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Henry has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
It looked like Henry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Henry avoids it.
Henry throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Henry throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Henry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stark misses the jab.
Henry walks into a jab.
A jab from Stark does it's job there.
Stark swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henry.
Henry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Henry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Henry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Henry misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Stark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henry throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Henry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Henry missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark swings widly with a right hand
and Henry counters with a stiff right hand.
Henry sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Henry works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark moves forwards but Henry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Henry throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Henry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Stark. #TD2#
Stark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Henry has one foot on Stark's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Steven Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Henry misses with a looping right.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stark.
Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry ducks right into an uppercut from Stark.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henry.
Henry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark slips a jab from Henry.
A nice side step and Stark releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Stark.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Stark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stark throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Stark lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Henry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henry staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Henry. Those never looked like landing.
Henry motions for Stark to come forward. Henry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Henry finds it's target.
Henry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stark.
Stark misses the jab.
Jab by Henry.
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 John Henry.
Well Henry 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Henry!
John Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD465: Nobody's perfect
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Krum misses its intended target.
Stark tries a quick counter leg kick but Krum is wise to it.
Krum throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Stark motions for Krum to come forward. Stark throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with Krum's head.
A big right from Stark misses.
A little feinted left hand from Krum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Krum slips the punch.
Stark avoids a kick to the body.
As Krum backs off Stark throws a huge counter combo but Krum manages to avoid it all.
Krum throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, jab by Stark - just one landing.
Krum misses with a kick to the body
and Stark counters with a body kick that stops Krum in his tracks momentarily.
Stark lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark scores with a jab. Krum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stark 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.
Krum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stark, as that shot connected.
Krum throws a body shot but no joy.
Krum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krum's calf.#T1#
A jab from Krum misses.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Krum.
Stark scores with a nice strike.
Krum lands with a nice combination. Stark backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Steven Stark has been cut.
Viktor Krum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Stark feints and as Krum raises his hands in defense, Stark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krum pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Krum is trying to keep Stark in close.
Krum is pulling down on Stark's head. It's preventing any offense from Stark, at least for the moment.#T2#
Krum looking to control.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Krum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark defending well as Krum loads up on a big left hand.
Stark is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark throws a jab when Krum was well out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krum!
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Stark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Krum is staying active underneath Stark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krum wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark trying to control the action but Krum is working from the bottom.
Stark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krum.
Krum looking for a sweep. Not yet Krum, not yet.
Stark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Krum is keeping the position.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krum struggling a bit here.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krum keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Stark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Krum connects with a right hand. Stark shakes it off.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Krum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krum scores with a head kick.
Krum lands a jab to the nose.
Stark slips under a jab from Krum.
Krum avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krum looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Krum takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stark, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Stark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krum is trying to defend but Stark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krum manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Krum controlling Stark's posture.
Krum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Krum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Stark is stalling in the full guard.
Stark passes Krum's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krum is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krum is refusing to be controlled, as Stark sits in half guard. #T3#
Stark wants to advance to full mount but Krum doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Krum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Krum has wrist control.
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Steven Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark trying to control the action but Krum is working from the bottom.
Krum is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stark is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stark grinds an elbow into Krum's temple.
Krum sneaks back into half guard.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark thows a huge punch but Krum dodges it nicely.
Krum is trying to get back to full guard.
Krum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Krum is defending well.
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 Viktor Krum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Stark's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Krum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krum takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
A telegraphed right hand from Krum misses the target.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stark misses with a hook
and Krum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krum connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Krum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viktor Krum is winning the standup battle so far.
Krum throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark throws a right and a left that Krum avoids nicely.
Krum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stark will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark tries to land a front kick but Krum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stark connects with a body shot that sends Krum's belly button to the back.
Krum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Stark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Krum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
A shot to the liver by Stark. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Krum.
Krum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stark! But no joy.
Krum cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
Krum scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Stark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krum throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Krum looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Krum looks to land a body kick but Stark moved away.#TD2#
Stark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krum's guard.
Krum wants to get back to his feet but Stark passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Krum is doing well to control the position and prevent Stark from advancing to side control.#T2#
Krum tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Krum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krum defending well though.
Krum is looking to improve his position.
Stark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krum is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krum avoid being mounted?#T3#
Stark works his foot free and advances to mount.
Krum in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stark punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stark lands a big elbow.
Stark tries to control but Krum wriggling away.
Stark breaks from Krum's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Stark.
Stark scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stark landing strikes, looking to finish!
Krum is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Krum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stark lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Krum hang on?#ROC2#
Krum is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krum is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Oh Krum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Stark is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Krum is surviving well by controlling Stark's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stark 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Stark!
Steven Stark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
AD453: Konfrontacja
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Petrycki misses with a body shot.
Petrycki throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Stark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrycki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stark.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrycki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Petrycki.
Petrycki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Petrycki.
Stark lands with a kick to the temple. Petrycki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Stark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrycki is looking for the big counter here.
Petrycki needs to keep his hands up - Stark had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrycki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Petrycki is predictable there
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jacks Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrycki unleashes a big counter combination but Stark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Petrycki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stark.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrycki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch combination from Petrycki misses.
Petrycki scores with a nice strike.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrycki is just out of range.
Petrycki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrycki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrycki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bogdan Petrycki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
Stark is looking to counter punch.
Petrycki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrycki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrycki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stark throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrycki counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Petrycki looks at the referee who does nothing so Petrycki lands a crushing right that sends Stark to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogdan Petrycki!
Bogdan Petrycki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AD444: Triple four
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Stark connects with a jab.
Krum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Krum lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Steven Stark has been cut.
Krum dips to his left and cracks Stark with an uppercut!
Krum dips to his left and cracks Stark with an uppercut!
Krum missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krum thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
Krum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krum.
Krum scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krum swings widly with a right hand
and Stark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krum throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Krum thuds his right hand into Stark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good shot there by Krum.#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Krum scores with a shot to the body.
Krum throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Stark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
A big left from Krum misses.
A nice side step and Stark releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stark scores with a punch to the head.
Krum misses the jab.
Stark throws out a counter right but Krum avoids it with no problem.
Krum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krum scoring well with a low kick there.
Stark slips under a jab from Krum.
Stark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Krum finish him?
Krum throws an overhand right that drops Stark like a sack of potatoes! Krum dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Krum!
Viktor Krum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD437: Young Artillery
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Wright slips a straight right by Stark.
Stark connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.
Wright thows a leg kick but Stark checks it
and Stark counters with a straight right hand.
Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Wright throws a leg kick but Stark checks it.
Stark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark tries a low kick but Wright avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Stark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stark looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Stark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Stark finish him?#T1#
Wright tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Stark has been cut.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Stark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Stark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright cracks Stark with an open hand slap.
Wright connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stark misses the target.
Yong Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stark.
Wright avoids the head kick by Stark.
#T2#
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright works Stark's body with a nice hook.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wright, right into the meat.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Stark steps into range and cracks Wright with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Wright flops backwards and Stark dives into his guard looking to finish!
Stark won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. #T4#
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Wright looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
Stark trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Wright tries a low kick but Stark avoids it.
Stark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yong Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Stark's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wright punishes Stark's body with a nice straight punch.
Stark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stark slips under a jab from Wright.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Wright misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Stark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Stark blocks the low kick.
Stark lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark staying out of range there.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark's corner calls for a 1-2. Stark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Stark counters with a big left hand that crumples Wright! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Stark!
Steven Stark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
AD433: April Fools' Day 2017
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Pietrzak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pietrzak misses with a kick to the body
and Stark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pietrzak.
Stark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jacks Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pietrzak - that will leave a mark!
Pietrzak misses with a hook.
Stark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stark takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pietrzak looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Pietrzak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pietrzak looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Stark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pietrzak to score with a decent uppercut.
Stark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pietrzak. Pietrzak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pietrzak fails with the takedown
and Stark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pietrzak was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Pietrzak looks to land a combination. Stark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pietrzak throws a push kick but Stark slaps the foot to one side.
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pietrzak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stark scores with a punch to the head.
Stark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pietrzak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stark scrambles back to his feet.
Stark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pietrzak lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body kick there by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pietrzak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stark scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Pietrzak scores with a leg kick.
Pietrzak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietrzak misses with a body kick.
Stark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pietrzak digs a good body shot into Stark's ribs.
Stark blocks a head kick by Pietrzak.
Stark appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Pietrzak fails with the takedown.
Pietrzak scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Stark has been cut.
Pietrzak scores with a jab to the body.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Pietrzak.
Stark dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pietrzak. That did some damage!#T3#
Stark throws a series of punches but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Pietrzak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pietrzak with the counter takedown but Stark avoids it easily.
Pietrzak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stark circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark staying out of range there.
It appears Stark was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pietrzak jabs Stark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Pietrzak misses the target.
Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pietrzak misses with the body kick
and Stark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pietrzak connects with a crisp jab.
Pietrzak moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Pietrzak on that attempt.
Steven Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Pietrzak.
Pietrzak looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy.
Stark is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pietrzak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pietrzak throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pietrzak - that will leave a mark!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Stark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pietrzak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pietrzak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pietrzak lands a head kick!
Stark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Pietrzak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Stark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pietrzak lands a jab to the head.
Pietrzak misses with a looping right.
Pietrzak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Stark is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stark might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pietrzak scores with a counter punch that sends Stark to the canvas! Pietrzak smells blood - he's punishing Stark with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Stark has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartek Pietrzak!
An out of breath Bartek Pietrzak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
AD426: First Down
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Medeiros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Medeiros scores with a nice strike.
Stark lands a front kick.
Stark takes a swing at Medeiros's ribcage but misses.
Stark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good shot there by Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stark 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.
Stark looks to land a right hand but Medeiros moved out of range.
Stark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Medeiros to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Medeiros cracks Stark with a good jab.
Medeiros moves away from the strike by Stark.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Medeiros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
Stark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Medeiros staying out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Medeiros has time to react.#T2#
Medeiros drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Medeiros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Medeiros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Medeiros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stark's head backwards.
A shot to the liver by Medeiros. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medeiros lands a jab to the nose.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Medeiros ducks down to avoid it.
Medeiros with the counter takedown but Stark avoids it easily.#T3#
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Medeiros counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Medeiros landing with the ground and pound.
Stark has Medeiros pulled in close to control his posture.
Stark keeping full guard, as Medeiros tries to pass.
Stark managing to control the position.
Medeiros lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Medeiros throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Medeiros slips nicely into half guard.
Medeiros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Medeiros throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stark to regain full guard.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark is looking to stand up but Medeiros isn't so interested in that idea.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
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 Steven Stark will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stark swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stark misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Medeiros counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stark wants to sweep here but Medeiros controlling him for the moment.
Medeiros postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Medeiros throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medeiros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Medeiros postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a big right hand that misses.
Medeiros being controlled here momentarily.
Medeiros looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Medeiros looking for a sweep. Not yet Medeiros, not yet.
Medeiros being controlled here, momentarily.
Medeiros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stark trying to move into half guard but instead Medeiros has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Jose Medeiros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Medeiros 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.#T3#
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medeiros is keeping the position for now.
Stark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Medeiros wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stark is now in half guard.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Medeiros is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stark prevents Medeiros from improving his position.
Stark stalling away here and it's allowed Medeiros to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Medeiros working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Medeiros has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Medeiros's legs - danger averted.
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 Steven Stark will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Medeiros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stark's head.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros scores with a nice strike.
Stark throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark connects with a jab.
Medeiros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Medeiros scores with a nice strike.
Stark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Medeiros changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Medeiros feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Medeiros misses with a double jab.
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Stark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stark digs a good hook to Medeiros's body.
#T2#
Stark scores with a shot to the body.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Medeiros.
Medeiros drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stark defends it well.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
Medeiros feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Medeiros throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Medeiros is in Stark's guard.
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!
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Stark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stark prevents Medeiros from improving his position.#T3#
Medeiros gets back to full guard.
Stark wants to control from the top but Medeiros keeps moving.
Jose Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medeiros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Medeiros keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medeiros has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Stark!
Steven Stark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
AD420: Bla or BlaBla
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stark has time to react.
Stark throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Stark only half commits.
Stark throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
Dall throws a leg kick but Stark moved away.
Dall lands with a cross.
Stark misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Pyryx Dall has been cut.
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stark is able to avoid easily.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Stark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stark misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a good low kick that Stark was not able to check.
Dall clobbers Stark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Stark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
A jab from Dall does it's job there.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Dall is looking to slow Stark down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dall - that will leave a mark!
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - Stark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dall cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
Dall misses with a hook.#T2#
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Dall blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Dall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Dall is predictable there #TD#
and Stark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark advances to half guard.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stark throwing shots but Dall is blocking nicely.
Stark is looking to advance position but Dall won't allow it.
Dall is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dall avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Stark frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stark working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Stark is working for a guillotine from mount but Dall frees his head quite easily.
Stark looking to control but Dall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Dall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stark fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark tries to control but Dall wriggling away. #SUB#
Stark jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dall is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dall and Stark has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dall gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
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 Steven Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pyryx Dall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Stark misses with a looping left.
A jab from Dall does it's job there.
Pyryx Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stark can pounce on him.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Dall works the jab nicely.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark misses with a leg kick.
Dall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Stark's head back.
Stark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.
Dall lands a slapping body shot.
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Stark.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
That has opened up Pyryx Dall's cut even more.
Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stark's head backwards.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Dall misses with a body kick.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stark, right into the meat.
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Dall misses.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stark. Stark obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall avoids the head kick by Stark.
It seemed like Dall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall thinks about the counter body kick.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
#T4#
Dall throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Stark counter with a right hand.
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a body kick that stops Stark in his tracks momentarily.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Stark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stark moves away from the strike by Dall.
Good shot there by Dall.
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall scores with a body shot.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyryx Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pyryx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Stark.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Stark misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Dall misses.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall lands a jab.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Dall throws out a leg kick but Stark moves out of range and Dall only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Stark throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
Stark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall cracks Stark with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Stark.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Dall scores with a jab to the body.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall lands a jab to Stark's midsection.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Dall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stark's head.#T2#
Dall lands a head shot.
Stark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Stark drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Dall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stark. Stark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Dall misses the jab.
Stark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stark scrambles back to his feet.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Stark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Stark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dall cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.
Dall throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stark walks into a jab.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Dall tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Stark counters with a single leg into guard. Dall didn't expect that. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stark lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stark lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyryx Dall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dall 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyryx Dall!
Pyryx Dall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD413: Tyler #19
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Alves misses with a right hand #TD#
and Stark counters with a shoot takedown. Alves fights it but they end up in guard.
Stark passes Alves 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves is trying to control but can't.
Alves keeping hold of Stark's head, controlling as best he can.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Alves trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stark is tightening it up a little... Alves has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alves reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alves taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steven Stark!
After the fight, Steven Stark was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
AD407: Evolution
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Robbery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robbery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbery darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robbery. Robbery obviously looking to wear him down.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Robbery scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robbery tries to land a front kick but Stark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Stark gets tackled into the cage by Robbery. Robbery maintains the clinch.
Robbery lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robbery.
Stark tries to circle away but Robbery has him pinned against the cage.
Stark blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark staying out of range there.#T1#
Robbery takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Arjen Franck Robbery has been cut.
Robbery feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Stark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robbery walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbery.
Robbery throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Stark throws a head kick but Robbery moves out of range.
Robbery throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Robbery misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Robbery misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
Stark misses with the body kick
and Robbery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arjen Franck Robbery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Robbery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robbery getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Robbery blocks the low kick.
Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robbery connects with a leg kick. Stark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robbery throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Robbery throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
A quick step to the side and Robbery tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robbery looks for the body kick but Stark saw that one coming.
Stark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robbery defends it well.
Nice shot by Robbery.
Robbery takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Stark. #T3##TD#
Stark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robbery to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robbery trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark is trying to keep Robbery in close.
Stark being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Stark looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Robbery is defending well. Stark quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Robbery has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stark celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Stark!
Steven Stark tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
AD402: Error 402
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Superior missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Superior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Stark finds it's way through Superior's defenses.
Superior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Superior is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stark's half guard.#SUB#
Superior is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Stark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stark has his foot on Superior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Superior works his way back into a safe position though.
Superior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Superior lying in Stark's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Stark decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Superior taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Stark!
In his post fight interview, Steven Stark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
AD394: Under the blue sky
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
Law lands an overhand right.
Law fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Law.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Law lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stark's sensitive parts.
Law stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Law chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Law checks a leg kick.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Law scores with a nice right hand.
Law keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Stark as he checks the leg kick.
Stark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Law, right into the meat.
Stark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Law is able to avoid easily.
Law defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Stark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Law clinches. #T1#
Law has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Law lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark blocking some punches.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Law avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the cage.
Law lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Law tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Law lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Law digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Law makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stark lands with a light punch inside.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Law blocking some punches.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Law lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stark pushes off an throws an elbow but Law leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stark has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stark throws an elbow but misses.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Law lands a right hand.
Law tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Law misses with the head strike.
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Law avoids a wild elbow strike from Stark.
Stark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Stark misses with an elbow over the top.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Law misses with a wild body shot.
Stark cracks the inside of Law's front leg. #T3#
Law misses with a wild body shot.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Law moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stark walks into a left hand.
Stark throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Law - just one landing.
Law is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Law throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stark lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Law. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Law is looking to clinch.
Stark flicks out a counter leg kick but Law steps away.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark slips under a jab.
Law tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Law.
Nice straight punches there by Law. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Law.
Stark throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Law scores with a jab. Stark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
Law wants to clinch
and Stark counters with an inside leg kick.
Law throws a right hand that Stark ducks under and follows up with a left that Stark also avoids with ease.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Law throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Law moves out of range of the body kick.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Law connects with a body shot that sends Stark's belly button to the back.
Stark swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Law lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
Stark blocks a leg kick.
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Law ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Stark scores with a leg kick.
Stark thuds his right hand into Law's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Law dominated that 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.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Law throws a leg kick which misses Stark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stark tries to avoid it.
Law connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stark. Stark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark slips a jab from Law.
Stark looks for the body kick but Law saw that one coming.
Stark avoids the body shot from Law.
The fighters circling - Law throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Law avoids a kick to the body.
Law throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark blocks a jab.
Law misses with a kick to the body.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Law wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Law swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Law on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That kick from Law tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Stark needs to keep his hands up - Law had a free shot at his head there.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Law throws out the jab.
Stark was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stark throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Law takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marshall Law is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Law misses.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Law scores with a hook.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Law takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
A swing and a miss from Law.
Law moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Law takes a kick to the side of the head.
Law misses the body punch
and Stark counters with a good, hard body kick but Law shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law lands a nice shot that snaps Stark's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
As Stark tries to get set, Law tries to push him back and clinch up but Stark manages to avoid the attempt.
Law throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stark.#T2#
Stark 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.
Stark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stark slips under a jab.
Stark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Law tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Law throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stark raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Law throws an off balance right hand
and Stark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Law's knee momentarily.
Law lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Law throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stark blocks a leg kick.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Law thuds his right hand into Stark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Law has time to react.
A jab from Stark finds it's way through Law's defenses.
Law throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Stark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Law misses with a hook.
Law moves out of range as Stark throws a body kick.
Stark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Law keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Law gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Law throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark moves away from the strike by Law.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Law avoids it.
Law fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Law moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Stark lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Law is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stark.
Law is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Law chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stark throws a hook but Law blocks it.
Law takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Law motions for Stark to come forward. Law throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Law ducks down to avoid it.
Stark slips a jab from Law.
Law lands a nice looking body shot.
Law fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Law there.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Law rushes Stark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marshall Law has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stark blocks a body shot from Law.
Law misses with some punches.
Law lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Law lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark throws a push kick but Law slaps the foot to one side.
Law throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Stark appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stark misses with a straight left. #T1#
Law misses with a low kick.
Stark doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Law seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Law.#CUT#
It looks like Steven Stark has been cut.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Law was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Law doesn't seem bothered though.
Stark tries to work over Law's front leg with a kick but Law checks it.
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Law moved out of range nicely.
Law tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stark manages to circle out of the way.
Law throws a poor cross that misses
and Stark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Law takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Law moves out of range of the leg kick from Stark.
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Law throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Law throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Law.
Law works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Law drops Stark with a naaaaasty hook - Stark is in real trouble here! Law dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Law!
Marshall Law decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
AD391: Rainy Daze
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Wildstein down.
Stark lands with a shot to the body.
Stark checks a leg kick.
Stark scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Wildstein as he checks the leg kick.
Wildstein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wildstein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Wildstein checks the leg kick.
Steven Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Wildstein throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Stark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wildstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Wildstein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stark just manages to avoid it.
Wildstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Wildstein moves out of range easily. #TD#
Wildstein looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wildstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Wildstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wildstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stark wants to improve his position but Wildstein is controlling well.
Wildstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wildstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wildstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wildstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #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.
Well, if Wildstein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wildstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wildstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stark defending well though.
Stark keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wildstein thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildstein controlling the action here. #T3##SUB2#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wildstein pulls his head out easily.
Wildstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wildstein not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
letting Wildstein counter with a right hand.
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wildstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stark counters with a right hand to the body.
Wildstein shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Stark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stark throws a low kick but Wildstein moves out of range easily.
Stark scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wildstein. That's going to slow Stark down. #T4#
Wildstein misses with a right hand
and Stark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stark lands a jab to the head.
Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Stark.
Stark scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wildstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Stark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark works Wildstein's body with a nice hook.
Stark wants to land a leg kick but Wildstein is out of range.
Stark misses with a low kick as Wildstein jumps back.
Wildstein 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.
Wildstein with a hook.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Wildstein.
A swing and a miss from Wildstein.
Stark throws a big counter head kick but Wildstein avoids it with no problem.
Wildstein blocks a head kick by Stark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Stark will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stark misses with a low kick.
Stark lands a jab to the head.
Wildstein takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wildstein misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wildstein there.
Wildstein throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range. #TD#
Wildstein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stark's guard.
Wildstein is standing up over Stark. Stark looks to escape but Wildstein dives into side control.
#REVB#
Wildstein is putting a hurting on Stark here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wildstein lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wildstein is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stark is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Stark takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stark is not content to let Wildstein control the position.
Wildstein happy to just control the position for now.
Wildstein in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wildstein trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wildstein working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wildstein cracks Stark with a big right hand but Stark just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stark taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wildstein haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wildstein scoring with punches from side control.
JD Wildstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Stark is trying to control Wildstein's posture but Wildstein avoids it.
Stark tries to control but Wildstein manages to take his back.
Wildstein looking to hold on to the position here but Stark rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Wildstein wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stark working for a triangle but Wildstein defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wildstein is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stark.#T4#
Wildstein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stark sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wildstein scores with punches from side control.
Wildstein working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wildstein trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Wildstein throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Wildstein dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stark throws the left hand but Wildstein avoids the punch easily.
Wildstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wildstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Wildstein. #TD#
Wildstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
Stark throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wildstein passes into half guard.
Wildstein controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein working Stark over with strikes. #T1#
Stark is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Wildstein controlling the action here.
Wildstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wildstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Wildstein wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #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.#SUB2#
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark is trying to control the position but Wildstein postures up.
Wildstein works over Stark with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Wildstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wildstein has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Wildstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Wildstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wildstein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wildstein.
Wildstein tries to counter with a takedown but Stark is quick to defend against it.
Stark scores with a hook to the body. Wildstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wildstein checks a leg kick.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wildstein.
Nice shot by Stark.
Stark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wildstein.
Wildstein throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
Stark tries a quick counter leg kick but Wildstein is wise to it.
Wildstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wildstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stark raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wildstein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark throws a jab when Wildstein was well out of range.
Wildstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Wildstein throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wildstein throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steven Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Wildstein closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stark to the mat! Stark manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wildstein is working Stark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 JD Wildstein.
I think Wildstein 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!
After winning the bout, JD Wildstein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SPI - 5
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Bruny goes for a double leg but Stark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stark continues to drive forward.
Bruny closes the distance but Stark moves to the side
and Stark counters with a thumping low kick.
Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Bruny. Bruny gets slowly back to his feet.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Steven Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Bruny.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bruny shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Bruny with that takedown attempt.
Bruny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bruny tries for a takedown but Stark circles away easily
and Stark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bruny looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Stark - just one landing.
Bruny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark is fending him off so far but Bruny persists. Nope, Stark circles away and we're back to standing.
Crunch! Stark slams his shin into Bruny's torso.
Bruny doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Bruny gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid body kick from Stark.
Bruny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with Bruny's head.
Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Stark does it's job there.
Bruny takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark scores with a head kick.
Stark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bruny takes a step back to recover.
A lazy left from Stark finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Stark.
Stark with a jab.
Jerome Bruny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark throws a leg kick which misses Bruny's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruny tries to avoid it.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stark connects with a single shot there.
Stark feints and then cracks Bruny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruny down.
Stark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stark. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark lands a jab-cross combination.
Stark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stark is looking to slow Bruny down with leg kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bruny.#T3#
Stark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stark.
Bruny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Bruny goes for a double leg but Stark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stark continues to drive forward.
Bruny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bruny shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bruny's hands.
Bruny on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bruny avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark thumps Bruny with a low kick.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bruny fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruny on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark lands a front kick.#TD2#
Bruny closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stark's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bruny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruny has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark is trying to keep Bruny in close.
Bruny trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bruny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Bruny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stark can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bruny or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark, which made it look bad.
Stark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruny's calf.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Bruny moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Bruny down.
Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Steven Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Bruny.
Stark leaves Bruny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruny is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stark lands with a slapping head kick.
Bruny shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stark lands a right hook to the body.
Bruny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stark lands a head shot.
Bruny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stark's waist but Stark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bruny off to one side.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stark but Stark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bruny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stark. Bruny shrugs it off though.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stark cracks the inside of Bruny's front leg.
Stark feints and then cracks Bruny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruny down. #T2#
Stark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bruny if he has to take too many more of those.
Stark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruny's head.
Stark lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Bruny down.
Bruny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bruny walks into a left hand.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bruny can do to turn this around?
Bruny walks into a left hand.
Stark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bruny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Bruny is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Stark! Bruny is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stark!
In his post fight interview, Steven Stark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SPI - 3
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Stark flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Stark catches Bronson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Bronson misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Stark scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark slips under a jab.
Stark is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson backing away here, and Stark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steven Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson attempts a counter takedown but Stark avoids it well and moves away.
We've been told by Bronson's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stark scores with a spinning back kick!
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bronson walks into a stiff left hand from Stark.
Stark drops his hands momentarily and Bronson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark catches Bronson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stark tries a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
Stark misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Bronson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson prevents Stark from standing back up.
Bronson is looking to advance position but Stark won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark is looking to improve his position.
Stark is trying to stand up here but Bronson is controlling him well.
Bronson 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.
Bronson wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it. #T2#
Stark is trying to stand back up but Bronson is controlling him
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark has hold of Bronson's hands but Bronson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bronson is nestled in close to Stark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronson pulls his head out easily.
Bronson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bronson is thwarting Stark's attempts to control the position.
Bronson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Bronson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stark taking some punishment here, with Bronson in his half guard. #T3#
Bronson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bronson prevents Stark from standing back up.
Stark has hold of Bronson's hands but Bronson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stark taking some punishment here, with Bronson in his half guard.
Bronson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bronson working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Bronson lands a big elbow - Stark is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bronson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Bronson!
Bill Bronson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPI: Rio - 1
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark misses with a takedown
and Huone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark lands a leg kick that knocks Huone off balance momentarily.
Stark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Huone lands a really nice looking cross but Stark seems unphased.
Stark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huone swivels and escapes.
Stark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Huone stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Huone gets a clinch.
Huone lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huone tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huone misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Stark gets control of Huone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stark looking to control.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Huone is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SU2#
Stark is working an open guard so Huone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Huone lands with a good body shot.
Stark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Huone finds it's way through Stark's defenses.
Huone misses with a body shot.
Huone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Huone throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huone avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huone sprawls well. Huone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Huone slips a jab from Stark.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huone tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huone to the ground. Huone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stark misses with a leg kick
and Huone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Steven Stark has been cut.
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!
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Huone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark cracks a nice hook into Huone's ribs.
Steven Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Huone lands a nice hook to Stark's body. Stark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Huone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Huone scores with a sloppy right hand. Stark should have avoided that one.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Huone ducks down to avoid it.
Huone throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Huone moves out of range of the strikes.
Huone is looking to clinch. #T3#
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark walks into a straight right hand from Huone.
Stark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaivo Huone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huone throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huone moves away.
A combination from Huone does no damage.
Huone lands with a hook. Stark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark fails with the takedown.#T4#
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huone.
Huone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stark looks to land a body kick but Huone moved away.
Huone scores with a shot to the body.
Stark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stark throws a leg kick that misses.
Stark swings for the body but Huone moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Huone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stark had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stark throws out a leg kick but Huone moves out of range and Stark only half commits. #CL2#
Huone moves into range and clinches up with Stark.
Huone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Huone avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Huone.
Huone misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huone is looking to control Stark's arms but Stark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Huone has his back to the cage.
Stark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Huone to keep the fight standing.
Huone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Huone to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaivo Huone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stark walks into a straight right hand from Huone.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Huone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Stark is rocked!
Huone connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Stark out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaivo Huone! Kaivo Huone retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Kaivo Huone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SP-ICON:OhChooto V.S. Prado
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Du Preez.
Stark scores with a kick to the midsection.
Du Preez tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Stark there.
Du Preez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Du Preez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Du Preez scrambles back to his feet.
Stark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stark throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Du Preez tries to clinch up.
Du Preez ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
We've been told by Du Preez's head coaches at He Man Women Haters Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stark looks to throw a body kick
and Du Preez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Du Preez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stark with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Stark.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Stark coming out on top.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stark.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark throws a shot to the body.
Du Preez moves out of range of the leg kick from Stark.
Du Preez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stark connects with a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Preez has his takedown stuffed
and Stark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Du Preez is rocked!
Du Preez tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Oh Du Preez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark cracks Du Preez with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Du Preez falls to his knees and Stark 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 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stark!
A less than humble Steven Stark misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Fourie Du Preez had this to say: 'It was the ref's fault...'.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Elite
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Crunch! Stark slams his shin into Marshal's torso.
Stark avoids the head kick by Marshal.
A punch lands to the side of Stark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stark tries to bum rush Marshal with a series of wild strikes but Marshal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Stark.
A big right from Stark misses.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Stark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Marshal has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marshal fails to land.
Nice body punch from Stark.
Marshal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Marshal has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark wants to take the fight to the mat but Marshal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshal prevents it.
Marshal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 shot in the inside from Marshal.
Stark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshals head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Marshal.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marshal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marshal is looking to control Stark's arms but Stark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshal has his back to the cage.
Stark taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marshal blocks a body shot from Stark.
Marshal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark lands an elbow inside that Marshal shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Eliah Marshal has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshal obliges.
Marshal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stark takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Steven Stark has been cut.
Marshal pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Stark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marshal blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark wants a takedown.
Eliah Marshal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stark.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Marshal avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Marshal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Stark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marshal cracks Stark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eliah Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshal misses with a hook.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Marshal slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshal is just out of range.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marshal lands a body shot.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marshal is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Marshal circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshal moves out of range of the strikes.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshal as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Marshal. #TD2#
Stark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marshal!#T3#
Stark wants to control but Marshal is keeping him busy.
Stark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marshal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stark throwing strikes but Marshal manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marshal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Marshal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Stark tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Marshal working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Marshal dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stark jabs Marshal right on the nose. Marshal blinks but takes it well.
Marshal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Marshal cracks Stark with a good jab.#TD2#
Marshal tries to sprawl but Stark drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Marshal kicks Stark off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshal.
Stark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Marshal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stark walks into a jab.
Marshal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marshal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Stark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stark swings for the body but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Marshal moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eliah Marshal is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshal throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marshal lands a jab to the head.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Marshal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Stark drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Marshal wants to get back to his feet but Stark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
My spies in [LOD]Berlin Giants inform me that Stark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark stays in close to Marshal's body and controls the position.
Marshal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stark preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stark looks for a takedown but Marshal sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Marshal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshal lunges at Stark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stark's hand.
Nice shot lands for Stark.
Stark throws a head kick but Marshal moves out of range.
#T3#
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marshal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Marshal 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.
Marshal misses with a leg kick.
Stark tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stark scores with a body shot.
Marshal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Marshal closes the distance and clinches.
Stark wants a takedown.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshal uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Stark.
Marshal presses Stark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marshal slowing the pace effectively.
Stark tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eliah Marshal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stark.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshal.
Stark creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marshal's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Stark.
Marshal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stark lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshal lands an elbow inside that Stark shrugs off.
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshal.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marshal misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Marshal tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Stark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Marshal.
Marshal is pressed up against the cage. Stark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marshal down to the mat. Marshal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stark connects with the punch.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark avoids the head kick by Marshal.
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 Eliah Marshal will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Marshal. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Marshal throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshal.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Marshal defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Marshal tried to counter with a leg kick but Stark avoided it.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshal.
Marshal ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Marshal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Marshal coming out on top.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal cracks Stark with an open hand slap.
Marshal moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Marshal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshal lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marshal as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Marshal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Marshal saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Stark blocks the low kick.
Marshal takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marshal circles away.
Eliah Marshal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stark.
Marshal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshal.
Marshal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marshal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marshal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshal.
Marshal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stark in his tracks. #T2#
Stark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Stark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshal is retaining full guard.
Marshal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marshal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steven Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eliah Marshal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marshal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marshal connects with a looping right hand.
Marshal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Marshal.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshal misses the target.
Marshal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStark.
Stark dives in and grabs Marshal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marshal pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshal as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Marshal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stark.
Some bone on bone action there as Stark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marshal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marshal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marshal misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Stark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marshal misses with an uppercut.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark throws a head kick but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
Marshal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshal throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Marshal.
Marshal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stark.
Marshal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marshal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stark scores with the left hand. Marshal knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshal throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliah Marshal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshal 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliah Marshal!
Eliah Marshal decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Kingdom Come
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Armstrong has been cut.#TD#
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stark has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Armstrong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark is still trying to improve position.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Armstrong wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stark manages to get to full guard.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong. #T1#
Stark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stark keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Stark is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
Stark is adopting a defensive guard.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armstrong is looking to advance position but Stark has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Armstrong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Stark working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Armstrong is trying to escape the mount.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong tries to lock up and control but Stark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stark raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong is trying to escape the mount.
Stark with shots to the head and body - Armstrong looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stark avoids the attempt from Armstrong to control.#T3#
Armstrong is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong regains half guard.
Armstrong is pressing down on Stark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Armstrong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stark is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Armstrong.
Armstrong being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Stark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Armstrong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Armstrong is looking to reverse the position.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
Stark working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Stark has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Armstrong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stark cracks Armstrong with an open hand slap.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Armstrong shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong feinted with a counter takedown.
Stark digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs.
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Armstrong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Armstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stark throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Stark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark misses with a head kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong wants a takedown but no success here.
Armstrong avoids a wild elbow strike from Stark.
Stark misses with an elbow over the top.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark digs a right hand underneath Armstrong's ribcage. Armstrong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stark pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Stark holds him up against the cage and eventually Armstrong drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Armstrong jumps guard but Stark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stark comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong jumps guard but Stark stands there with Armstrong around his waist. Armstrong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stark.
Stark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Steven Stark seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Stark.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark lands a left hand.
#T3#
Armstrong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stark after a bit of a struggle.
Stark pushes Armstrong against the cage. Stark is working some dirty boxing. Stark pushes off with a quick right hook! Armstrong goes down! Armstrong tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stark moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stark!
Steven Stark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SP-ICON: The King Is Back
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Stark moves out of range as Morgan strikes.#CL#
Morgan forces Stark back against the cage and clinches.
Stark scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Morgan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stark. #BC#
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark 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.
Stark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stark.
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!
Stark scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Stark checks a leg kick.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Morgan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morgan.
Morgan postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Stark is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Stark has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Morgan trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Morgan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stark is adopting a defensive guard.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark content to control rather than advance.
Morgan tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Morgan wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Stark passes to side control.
Morgan prevents Stark from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face as Stark controls the position.
Morgan is trying to improve his position.
Stark is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
Stark tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morgan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Stark as he connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stark scores with a nice body kick.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stark lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Stark as Morgan shoots in.
Stark throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan takes one to the chin there.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stark. Morgan shrugs it off though.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stark with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stark.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
A solid body kick from Stark.
Stark throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Morgan stumbling backwards into the cage! Morgan bounces back off the cage towards Stark, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Stark lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Stark celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Stark!
Steven Stark decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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