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Event:
QFC Tournament 605 Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1# Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Stone instigates a clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC# Stone manages to break the clinch.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Frost follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Frost on that attempt. Stone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2# Frost looking to score a takedown here. Stone is defending well but Frost drives through and ends up in Stone's guard. Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Frost might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Stone pulls Frost in to control the position. #T1##ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Stone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
Frost should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Frost missing with knees to the body.
Stone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Stone turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Stone wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy. Frost is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stone connects with a decent elbow. #T2# Frost struggling a bit here.#SUB# Stone is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well. Stone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Frost struggling a bit here. Frost prevents Stone from moving into mount. Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frost on the ground. Stone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frost to see if he's OK.#SU# Stone stands up. Frost looks winded! Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stone swivels and escapes. Stone is looking to counter punch. Damion Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Frost. Stone swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Frost counters by moving into the clinch. #T3# Stone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle. Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Frost is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage. Frost is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD# Stone lands a takedown into guard.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB# Stone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Frost is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Stone pushes down on Frost's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4# Frost is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stone winds up and cracks Frost with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Stone is taking a breather. Frost says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damion Stone dominated that round. 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# Stone misses with a body kick.#TD# Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Frost!#SUB# Stone tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well. Stone trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom. Frost gets back to half guard. Damion Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working. Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frost with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1# Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Frost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stone controls the pace. Stone lands a couple of decent looking shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stone wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving. Frost 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# Frost prevents Stone from standing back up.
#T2# Stone is trying to control but Frost manages to pass to mount!
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Stone tries to lock up and control but Frost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Frost sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3# Stone tries to hold on but Frost pushes him away. #SUB2# Frost working for a guillotine from mount but Stone is in no mood to give up. Stone is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position. Stone can't escape the position.
Frost trying to control but Stone is having none of it. Stone is bucking up trying to escape but Frost cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4# Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around? Stone is working hard here to advance position. Stone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Frost tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Frost looking to ground and pound but Stone is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Stone moves into the clinch successfully.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Stone breaks the clinch.
Frost dives in and grabs Stone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes down on Frost's head and hops out. Frost looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well. Damion Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Frost. Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stone. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
#CL# Stone rushes Frost and presses him up against the cage. Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stone with a nice cross.#T1# Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely. Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stone finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head. #CL# Stone moves into the clinch.#BC2# Frost manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Stone moves into the clinch successfully.
Frost prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Frost manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##BC# Stone breaks from the clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Stone has clasped his hands together around Frost's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2# Frost throws Stone to one side and escapes! This has been an exciting period of action! Frost changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Frost manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Stone. The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD# Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into Frost's guard.#T3# Stone trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frost is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well. Stone keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully. #ES# Stone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time. #T4# Stone fails in his attempt to clinch. Damion Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Stone gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard. Stone controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Stone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Stone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Stone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frost's head. Stone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Nick Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Damion Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB# Stone has gone for a leg lock! Frost slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stone's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight! Damion Stone showed his dominance in that final round. Well Stone 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Damion Stone! Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Damion Stone! Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Damion Stone!
Damion Stone wins by unanimous decision!
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