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Event:
DFC Asylum 19
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Tre slips the punch.
Tre lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut.
Stark looks to land a right hand but Tre moved out of range.
Tre throws a front kick that sends Stark stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Stark is predictable there
and Tre counters with a nice leg kick.
Tre thows a body kick. Stark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tre.
Tre moves out of range of the strikes.
Tre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
A low kick from Stark misses
and Tre counters with a good, hard body kick but Stark shrugs it off.
Stark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tre's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tre throws a front kick that sends Stark stumbling back into the cage.
Tre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Tre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Tre keeps Stark at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Tre circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Stark drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tre follows Stark to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nummer Tre!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 14
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Lukaszewicz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lukaszewicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lukaszewicz backing away here, and Stark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lukaszewicz. Those never looked like landing.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lukaszewicz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stark eats them both and turns towards Lukaszewicz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut.
Lukaszewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Lukaszewicz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lukaszewicz duly obliges.
Lukaszewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Lukaszewicz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lukaszewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lukaszewicz 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 land a leg kick but Lukaszewicz saw it coming and moves away.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lukaszewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lukaszewicz scrambles back to his feet.
Lukaszewicz throws a series of strikes that have Stark backpedaling.
#CL#
Lukaszewicz moves into range and clinches up with Stark.#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Lukaszewicz drops Stark with a beautiful combination! Stark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lukaszewicz is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Stark is rocked!#T1#
Lukaszewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Lukaszewicz finish him?
Lukaszewicz cracks Stark with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stark falls to his knees and Lukaszewicz 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 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Lukaszewicz!
Our winner, Robert Lukaszewicz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 12
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Kutozov misses with a few strikes there.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Kutozov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stark.
Stark throws a low kick but Kutozov moves out of range easily.
Kutozov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like General Kutozov has been cut.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Kutozov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kutozov's coach down at Grappling Oasis - Elite circuit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kutozov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kutozov scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kutozov checks a leg kick.
Kutozov needs to keep his hands up - Stark had a free shot at his head there.
Kutozov slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark tries to move into range but Kutozov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Kutozov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Stark throws a series of punches but Kutozov avoids them all with ease.
Stark misses with a leg kick.
Stark thows a leg kick but Kutozov checks it
and Kutozov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kutozov clobbers Stark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Stark is rocked!
Stark looks to throw the jab but Kutozov is out of range.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutozov.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Kutozov counters with a straight right hand.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark tests Kutozov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Kutozov.
Kutozov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Kutozov counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Stark! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Kutozov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). General Kutozov!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 8
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stark cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stark misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Gracie clinches.
Stark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Stark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stark regains guard immediately.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Stark wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stark wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie passes to full mount! #T2##SUB#
Stark is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gracie locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Stark is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brotha Gracie!
Brotha Gracie 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:
DFC Asylum 7
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark scores with a sloppy right hand. Angel should have avoided that one.
Angel misses with a takedown attempt - Stark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Angel moves into range and clinches up with Stark.
Stark looking to stall.
#BC2#
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Angel wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 slips a jab and a cross from Angel.
Angel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stark lands with a straight right. Angel didn't see that one coming.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Angel.
Stark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Angels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD2#
Stark cracks Angel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stark has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Angel to stand back up!#ROC2#
Angel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Angel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Angel tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Stark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Angel tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark throws out a counter right but Angel avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angel seems to have got his legs back now.
Angel looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stark lands a right hand from hell, dropping Angel. Stark pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddard Stark!
An out of breath Eddard Stark 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:
Survivor Tribal Round 4
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Clark.#CL2#
Clark has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stark has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Clark is controlling him.
Clark blocking some punches.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Clark is controlling him.
Stark wants to break free but Clark has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddard Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clark. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut.
Stark is trying to force a seperation but Clark has the dominant position.#T1#
A hook to the body from Clark.
Clark is working Stark over against the cage.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clark pushes Stark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Clark.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Clark lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Stark is rocked!
Clark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
Clark throws a big uppercut that drops Stark! More strikes from Clark and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stark lies dazed against the cage as Clark celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Clark!
Matthew Clark spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A left and a right from Stark both land. Nice combination.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradman counters with a body kick that stops Stark in his tracks momentarily.
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 on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut.
Stark throws a right and a left that Bradman avoids nicely.
Bradman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stark looks winded!
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.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bradman! Stark is out on his feet! Bradman rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Stark is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Stark is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Bradman!
A less than humble Don Bradman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Stark drops Mandrake with a beautiful combination! Mandrake stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stark is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Kent Mandrake has been cut.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mandrake misses with a few strikes there.
#KD#
Stark drops Mandrake with a beautiful combination! Mandrake stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stark is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Mandrake is rocked!
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 low kick from Mandrake is predictable there
and Stark counters with a crisp right that sends Mandrake to the canvas! Stark follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddard Stark!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
John stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
John misses the jab.
Stark throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
Stark dives in and grabs John's left leg, looking for a takedown. John pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
John looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
John cracks Stark with a good jab.
John scores with a sloppy right hand. Stark should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
John is looking for a counter combo.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
Stark steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from John.#T1#
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - John sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Big John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddard Stark.
John throws a good cross that connects.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Stark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark works over John's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Big John has been cut.
John dodges the punch combination from Stark.
John scores with a body shot.
Stark looks winded!#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
John throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark moves out of range as John strikes.
John lands an overhand right.#T3#
John takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
John lands a body shot.
John looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and John counters with a right hand to the body.
Stark walks into a left hand.
John throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
John cracks Stark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. John has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stark to stand back up!#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John moves in close and cracks Stark with a massive right hand! Stark, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by John!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big John!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark tries for a takedown but Bok circles away easily
and Bok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut.
Bok throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Bok misses with a hook.#TD#
Stark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bok's guard.
Stark is pushing down on Bok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bok is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bok is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stark jumps into side control!
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.
Bok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stark is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Stark cracks Bok with a big right hand but Bok just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Bok takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stark throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bok takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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.
Stark cracks Bok with a big right hand but Bok just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Stark gets to mount! Bok was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Stark dominating with strikes here.
Stark is landing with some decent strikes but Bok is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stark landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stark cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Bok is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bok badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Stark around the waist but Stark pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Stark is the winner by TKO! Stark jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddard Stark!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Salazar has Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark lands a hook that stumbles Salazar back into the cage. Stark follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Salazar to the canvas! Stark pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Salazar has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eddard Stark!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 647 Round 3
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab by Stark.
Eddard Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Beltzer scores with a takedown into Stark's guard.
Beltzer won't allow Stark to get back to his feet.
Beltzer is pushing down on Stark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stark is fighting to maintain full guard but Beltzer has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltzer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Beltzer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Beltzer working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Stark is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Beltzer has taken his back!
Stark covers up after that shot from Beltzer.
#SUB2#
Beltzer is working for a rear naked choke. Stark is not defending it well and Beltzer has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Stark refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Stark's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donny Beltzer!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 647 Round 2
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bane counters with a body kick that stops Stark in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Bane closes the distance and clinches.
Stark is trying to push Bane away but Bane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stark being controlled against the cage.
Bane prevents Stark from breaking the clinch.
Stark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stark working hard to break the clinch.
Stark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Bane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Bane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
Bane's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bane duly obliges.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Stark jabs Bane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stark is looking for the big counter here.
Stark throws a series of punches but Bane avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Stark avoids the body shot from Bane.
#TD2#
Stark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Bane throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bane is breathing heavily.
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 reasonable looking shot to the body. Bane doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Stark misses with a hook to the body
and Bane counters with a straight right hand.
Bane is looking to clinch.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Bane attempts a counter takedown but Stark avoids it well and moves away.
Stark misses with a combination
and Bane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stark's knee momentarily.
Bane is looking to slow Stark down with leg kicks.
Bane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bane moves out of range of the strikes.
Bane tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stark cracks Bane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Bane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bane throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Bane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bane.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bane circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark misses with a shot to the body
and Bane counters with a left and a right that stings Stark.
Bane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Bane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bane takes one to the chin there.
Stark throws a series of punches but Bane moves out of range. #T4#
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bane moves away.
Bane is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bane looks to land a combination. Stark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stark misses with a jab to the body
and Bane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stark throws a right hand that Bane ducks under and follows up with a left that Bane also avoids with ease.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Bane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stark to keep the fight standing.
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 Ivan Bane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddard Stark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Bane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark misses with a hook to the body
and Bane counters with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Stark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Stark wants to stand but Bane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.
Stark wants to control from the top but Bane keeps moving.
Bane looking to control.
Stark stands up over Bane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Bane has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark is working Bane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Bane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Stark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bane, up you get!
Bane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bane rather than just go for the knockout.
Stark scores with a one two! Bane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stark defends it nicely.#T3#
Stark looks to land a combination but Bane avoids it well.
Stark looks to land a combination but Bane avoids it well. #TD#
Bane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bane is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark looking for a sweep but Bane has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bane lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stark hang on?
Stark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Stark tries to buck Bane off but he can't manage it.
Stark wants to hold on but Bane pushes him away.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddard Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddard Stark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bane circles away quickly and effectively.
Bane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bane.
Bane ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bane.
Bane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bane tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Bane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stark tries to avoid it but Bane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stark to the ground. Stark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Bane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Stark is not content to let Bane control the position.#ES2#
Stark has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bane is on him like a limpet, forcing Stark back against the cage.
Stark being controlled against the cage.
Bane is trying to pull guard but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Bane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark wants to break free but Bane has control.
#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark punishes Bane's body with a nice straight punch.
Stark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bane at a distance.
#T2##TD2#
Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bane tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Stark gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Stark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bane quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bane.
Stark postures up.
Stark with a nice head shot there.
Stark working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Bane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Stark stands up from Bane's guard - Stark perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bane tries to clinch up.
As Bane backs off Stark throws a huge counter combo but Bane manages to avoid it all.
Bane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark misses with the combination.
Bane scores with a one two! Stark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stark looks to land a combination. Bane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bane is defended easily by Stark.
Bane slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Ivan Bane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark throws a right hand that Bane ducks under and follows up with a left that Bane also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Bane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bane fails with the takedown.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bane has time to react.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ivan Bane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddard 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Eddard Stark!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Eddard Stark!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Eddard Stark!
Eddard Stark wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 647 Round 1
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Sushi has managed to clinch.
Stark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark throws a series of punches but Sushi moves out of range.
Sushi looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
Stark tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stark shoots in but Sushi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sushi is looking to counter the offense by Stark and move into the clinch.
Sushi darts in looking for a takedown but Stark gets double underhooks and turns Sushi into the cage.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Stark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Sushi was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
Sushi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stark to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Sushi pushes Stark off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stark.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sushi shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Sushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sushi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eddard Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL#
Sushi moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Sushi breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stark duly obliges.
Sushi tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Stark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sushi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sushi tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Stark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sushi wants to control but Stark postures up.
Stark throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Stark cracks Sushi with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ES#
Sushi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Stark feints a jab promting Sushi to slip. Stark then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sushi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sushi is breathing heavily.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Sushi has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
#BC2#
Stark manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sushi.
Sushi dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Sushi's head and hops out.
Sushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Stark instigates a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Stark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Stark has Sushi up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sushi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
#CL2#
Stark moves into range and clinches up with Sushi.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sushi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddard Stark 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#
Stark misses with the combination.
#CL#
Sushi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Stark manages to break the clinch.
Sushi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
No luck for Sushi with that takedown attempt.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sushi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Stark looks to move away, Sushi throws a big counter combo but Stark just gets out of the way.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark punishes Sushi's body with a nice straight punch.
Sushi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
Eddard Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Sushi clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch.
Tanaka Sushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark wants to clinch.
Sushi fails with the takedown.
As Sushi backs off Stark throws a huge counter combo but Sushi manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Sushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sushi circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Stark both land. Nice combination.
Sushi shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but Sushi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Sushi gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Sushi 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 Sushi off to one side. #TD2#
Stark drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sushi is trying to keep Stark in close.
Stark 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.
Sushi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark postures up in Sushi's guard and throws a big left but Sushi blocks it.
Sushi has a closed guard, preventing Stark from standing up.
Sushi is adopting a defensive guard.
Sushi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Sushi is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stark looks to land a combination but Sushi avoids it well.
No luck for Stark with that takedown attempt.
Stark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stark or perhaps it was just good defense by Sushi, which made it look bad.
Sushi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Sushi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Stark misses. #T4#
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Sushi.
Sushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
An attempted straight right counter from Sushi misses the target.
Sushi tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sushi sprawls well. Sushi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Sushi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.
Stark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sushi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddard Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Tanaka Sushi has been cut.
A head kick misses from Sushi.
Sushi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Stark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stark. #BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Stark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sushi is trying to defend but Stark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Sushi kicks off Stark and gets to his feet.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark stuffs the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Stark gets a double leg takedown into Sushi's guard.#ES#
Sushi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sushi moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Sushi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stark.
Sushi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sushi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sushi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sushi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sushi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stark but Stark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Sushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark throws a right and a left that Sushi avoids nicely. #T2##CL#
Sushi clinches with his opponent.
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!
Sushi jumps guard but Stark stands there with Sushi around his waist. Sushi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sushi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Stark.
#BC2#
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sushi rather than just go for the knockout.
Stark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big left from Stark misses.
Sushi is looking for a counter combo.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sushi avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Sushi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Sushi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Stark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sushi quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Sushi kicks off Stark and gets to his feet.
Stark lands with a nice combination. Sushi backs away looking to recover.#T4#
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!
Sushi digs a good hook to Stark's body.
#CL2#
Stark has Sushi up against the cage in a clinch.
Sushi tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Sushi on that attempt.
Stark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sushi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#CL#
Sushi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka Sushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddard Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Eddard Stark!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Eddard Stark!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Eddard Stark!
Eddard Stark wins by unanimous decision!
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