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Event:
IFC MW 24 Kirby VS Touchard
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Babyara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Babyara counters with a one-two to the body.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
It looks like Maurice Stone has been cut.
BOOM! Babyara lands a beautiful left hook that drops Stone. Stone tries to recover but Babyara is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Stone lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Babyara!
Francisco Babyara very nearly forgot to thank Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
IFC 44
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tuong.
Tuong looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone takes one on the button.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stone misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Tuong there.
Tuong avoids the body shot from Stone.
Tuong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stone on the side of the head.
A jab from Tuong misses.
Stone with the counter takedown but Tuong avoids it easily.
Tuong looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Tuong throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Tuong's head coaches at The Foundry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tan Han Tuong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuong.
Tuong lands a jab to the head.
Stone misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone throws a good cross that connects.
Stone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stone slips under a jab.#T1#
Tuong drops Stone with a big left hand! Stone is injured, injured bad! Tuong jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Han Tuong!
Tan Han Tuong 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:
IFC Mid Week 16
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Go Bucks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Maurice Stone has been cut.
Go Bucks cracks Stone with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stone falls to his knees and Go Bucks 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 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urban Go Bucks!
A very excited looking Urban Go Bucks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Khalafa misses with the combination.
Stone 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.
No joy there for Khalafa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalafa lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Khalafa tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khalafa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khalafa 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.
Stone slips a straight right by Khalafa.
Stone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khalafa circles away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Khalafa enables Stone to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Khalafa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Khalafa wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Khalafa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yaser Khalafa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Stone.#T1#
Stone fails with the takedown
and Khalafa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
Khalafa looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
A jab from Khalafa misses.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Khalafa.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Stone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khalafa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khalafa struggling a bit here.#T2#
Khalafa is pushing Stone's head away, looking to escape. Stone manages to hold on to the position though.
Khalafa being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Stone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khalafa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalafa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khalafa wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Stone is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Khalafa looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stone gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Khalafa is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stone lets go of the hold and Khalafa can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurice Stone!
Our winner, Maurice Stone, 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:
KFC: Going Global
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Stone goes for a double leg but Mike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mike continues to drive forward.
Mike tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Mike cracks Stone with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stone looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mike finish him?
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! Mike connects with the perfect overhand right and Stone falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Mike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Mike!
After the big win, Big Mike made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Reynolds drives through and clinches with Stone against the cage.
Reynolds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stone is trying to push Reynolds away but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reynolds stalling against the cage.
Reynolds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stone tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Stone has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reynolds.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reynolds is defending well.
Stone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. Stone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stone there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Maurice Stone has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Stone is rocked!
Reynolds circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Stone tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Reynolds wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spurt Reynolds!
An intense looking Spurt Reynolds took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You ain't never seen a world champ as sexy as this. I'm going to the nearest club and partyin' like there's no tomorrow, baby. Thank you to all the fans for their continued support. I'll try my best to be a champion you can all be proud of. '.
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Event:
UVC 15 Stone VS Coldbane
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Coldbane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coldbane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Stone has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Coldbane moves into the clinch.
Coldbane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Coldbane.
Coldbane stops a takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone tries to break free but Coldbane pushes him back against the cage.
Coldbane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Coldbane.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone tries to circle away but Coldbane has him pinned against the cage.
Stone could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coldbane.
Coldbane pushes Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coldbane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coldbane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coldbane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Stone is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coldbane lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Stone to his knees! Coldbane keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Coldbane!
Jack Coldbane is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jack Coldbane, 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:
UVC 11 Bear VS Diaz
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Money has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Money has hold of one of Stone's legs. Stone is fighting the takedown attempt but Money gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Money loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Money content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stone has locked up a guillotine! Stone's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Money is holding on here and Stone must be using up a lot of energy. Money has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stone gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maurice Stone!
Maurice Stone retains his heavyweight title!
Maurice Stone 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:
UVC 8
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Mohr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Kendall Mohr has been cut.#TD#
Mohr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mohr wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mohr is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mohr defends well.
Mohr postures up and lands a big shot to Stone's brow. #T1##SUB2#
Stone is looking for a triangle but Mohr pushes his legs off easily.
Mohr tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Mohr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Mohr distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mohr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mohr landing some decent shots from guard.
Mohr forces his way into half guard.
Mohr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though.
Mohr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
Mohr throws a strike but Stone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mohr landing with the ground and pound.
Mohr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mohr wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Stone is controlling Mohr's posture.
Mohr wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Mohr is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control.
Mohr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mohr preventing the sweep.
Stone looking to control.
#T3#
Mohr trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohr.
Mohr controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mohr misses with a wild body shot.
Mohr misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Mohr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stone is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mohr is looking to advance position but Stone won't allow it.
Mohr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mohr is stalling here. Stone is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mohr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stone has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stone trying to control the action but Mohr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mohr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Stone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mohr, who protects the arm well.
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 Kendall Mohr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kendall Mohr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stone works Mohr's body with a nice hook.
Mohr fails to land with a series of punches.
Mohr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Mohr misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohr misses with a two punch combination.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Mohr throws a quick counter head kick but Stone was just out of range.
Kendall Mohr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mohr darts in and clinches Stone up against the cage.
The referee calls for Mohr to work.
#T1#
Stone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mohr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stone has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Mohr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mohr.
The referee calls for Mohr to work.
Stone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mohr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kendall Mohr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Stone.
Mohr just leaning against Stone, taking a breather. #BC#
Mohr breaks the clinch.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mohr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Stone walks into a jab.
Mohr throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Mohr misses with an uppercut.
Mohr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and Mohr counters with a left to the body.
Mohr scores with a jab to the head.
Stone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mohr misses the shot to the body.
Stone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Mohr does no damage. #TD2#
Stone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Mohr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Stone drops back looking for a leg! Mohr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mohr manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Mohr's guard.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Mohr has Stone pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Mohr keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone postures up in Mohr's guard and throws a big left but Mohr blocks it.
Stone controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mohr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Mohr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kendall Mohr's cut.
That's time! Mohr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Stone dives in for a single leg takedown but Mohr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mohr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Mohr is looking to wear down Stone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Mohr shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Mohr.
Mohr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohr misses with a double jab.
A big right from Stone misses.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Mohr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kendall Mohr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Stone.#T1#
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mohr tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mohr to the ground. Mohr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mohr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Mohr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mohr is stalling here.
#BC#
Mohr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maurice Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mohr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stone is not content to let Mohr control the position.
Mohr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2##SUB2#
Stone actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Stone actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohr is nestled in close to Stone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Stone is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mohr is tapping! Great win for Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maurice Stone!
Maurice Stone is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Maurice Stone 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:
UVC 5
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Stone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bassi with a body shot.
Stone tries to clinch but Bassi moves out of range.
Stone tries to clinch up but Bassi circles away and keeps his distance.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Bassi.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bassi!
Bassi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone checks a leg kick.
Bassi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Leleo Bassi has been cut.
Bassi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Bassi counters with a shoot takedown. Stone fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bassi postures up.
Bassi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stone's guard.
Bassi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.#SUB2#
Stone looking for a triangle here. Bassi is fighting it but it looks tight! Stone pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bassi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maurice Stone!
Maurice Stone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Roberts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stone to the ground. Roberts is now in Stone's guard.
Roberts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
Stone is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Stone 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.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roberts postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roberts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##CL#
Roberts forces Stone back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Roberts.
Stone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roberts pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Roberts pulls guard effortlessly.
Stone won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
Stone passes Roberts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stone trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Roberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stone in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Roberts tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurice Stone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Stone tries to clinch but Chick is having none of it.
Chick lands a jab to the head.
Chick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chick misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chick.#T1#
Stone shoots for a takedown but Chick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Chick does it's job there.
Chick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Chick.#T2##CL2#
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Stone jumps guard but Chick stands there with Stone around his waist. Stone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kris Chick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Stone.#TD#
Chick manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Chick looking for subs off his back but Stone has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chick tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Chick is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chick sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Stone 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.#SUB2#
Stone is trying for a kimura here. Chick looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stone wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurice Stone!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 772 Round 4
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Winner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winner.
Winner lands with a good body shot.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winner cracks Stone with an open hand slap.
Winner misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Stone with the counter takedown but Winner avoids it easily.
Winner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Winner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone moves away from the strike by Winner.
Winner lands with a hook. Stone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Winner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.#T1#
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Winner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winner.
Stone tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Winner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winner.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Winner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winner swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone fails with the takedown.
Qfc Winner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winner is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Winner circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Winner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qfc Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Stone.
Stone tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range. #T2#
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winner.
Winner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winner swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Winner swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Winner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winner misses with a wild body shot.
Winner tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stone slips under a jab from Winner.
Winner misses the shot to the body.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Winner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Stone walks into a jab.
Winner drops Stone with a big left hand! Stone is injured, injured bad! Winner jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qfc Winner!
Our winner, Qfc Winner, 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:
QFC Tournament 772 Round 3
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones tries to sprawl but Stone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Stone isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone controlling his opponent.
Jones tries to hold on but Stone postures up.#T1#
Stone controlling his opponent.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stone throwing strikes but Jones bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Stone has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stone holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stone has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stone has passed into side control.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stone is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Jones trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Stone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stone keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Maurice Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones won't allow Stone to sweep him here. #T1#
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones won't allow Stone to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Stone. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Stone lands a right hook to the body.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Maurice Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Stone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
#T4#
Stone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones tries to pull guard but Stone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Stone has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Stone dives into Jones's guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Stone drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Jones tries to tie him up.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Stone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to pull guard but Stone won't allow it.
Stone presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Stone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
A right hand to the body from Stone.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Stone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stone. #TD2#
Stone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stone moves into full mount! #T3#
Jones tries to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Stone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Stone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Stone's body position as best he can.
Stone is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Stone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Maurice Stone!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Maurice Stone!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Maurice Stone!
Maurice Stone wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 772 Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Mura has picked Stone up - he's going for a ride! Mura dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mura is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone is trying to stand up here but Mura is controlling him well. #SUB#
Mura is working for a submission of some sort.
Mura is trying to control. Stone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mura is working away from the top position though.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Mura is looking for a kimura but Stone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mura to get the leverage.
Stone wants to improve his position but Mura is controlling well.
Mura controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Mura. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Mura just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Stone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Mura gets a double leg takedown into Stone's guard.
Mura really is a fat lump.
Mura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mura is one step ahead there.
Mura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mura works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.
Mura throws a big elbow that misses.
Stone working a defensive guard here.
Mura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mura's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Stone is looking to clinch but Mura is avoiding it.
Mura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stone sprawls and moves away.
Mura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Mura drives through and clinches with Stone against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Stone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Mura drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone is looking to stand up but Mura won't let him. #SUB#
Mura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stone passes into side control.
Mura is not content to let Stone control the position. #T4#
Mura tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.
Mura struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stone has hold of Mura's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mura seems comfortable defending it but Stone has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mura is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mura is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stone couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurice Stone!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 772 Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Stone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Poole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Van Poole tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Van Poole rushes Stone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Stone decides to pull guard.
Stone wants to sweep here but Van Poole controlling him for the moment.
Van Poole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stone trying to control the position here.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Poole trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Stone trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stone pulls Van Poole in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Van Poole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stone wants to clinch.
Van Poole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Stone closes the distance and clinches. #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.
Van Poole wants to take the fight to the mat but Stone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Stone scores with a takedown into Van Poole's guard.
Stone is stalling in the full guard.
Stone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stone is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Stone postures up.
Stone throwing strikes from guard but Van Poole blocks nicely. #SUB#
Van Poole isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stone stacks Van Poole on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stone!
Van Poole trying to remain calm as Stone controls from the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone tries to stand but Van Poole is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Poole is trying to get back to half guard.
Stone taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone working the ground and pound but Van Poole is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice 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#
Van Poole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the cage. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Stone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Poole's half guard.
Van Poole pushes Stone off but Stone dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Poole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Van Poole's shoulder. That is not cool.
Van Poole wants to control but Stone postures up.#T1#
Van Poole is looking for a sweep.
Stone 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.
Stone tries to stand but Van Poole is controlling his head.
Van Poole gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Stone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stone stalling. #SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Poole is trying to stand back up but Stone is controlling him
Van Poole trying to control from the bottom.
Stone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Poole wants to get back to full guard.
Van Poole trying to control here.
#T3#
Van Poole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
Van Poole is in trouble now - Stone has advanced to mount!
Stone controlling from mount.
Van Poole tries to lock up and control but Stone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone fails to advance to Van Poole's back.
Stone controlling from mount. #T4#
Stone scoring with strikes but Van Poole is staying in there.
Stone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Poole?
Stone looking to control but Van Poole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maurice Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone throwing strikes here but Van Poole is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Van Poole is trying to escape the mount but Stone keeps good control and instead manages to take Van Poole's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone gets his hands free as Van Poole looks to control.
Van Poole covers up after that shot from Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Stone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stone lands in his opponent's guard.
Stone is standing up over Van Poole. Van Poole looks to escape but Stone dives into side control.
#REVR#
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Poole keeps working.
Van Poole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Van Poole! #T1#
Van Poole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Poole is working hard here to advance position.
Van Poole blocking the ground and pound.
Stone unloads with some shots from mount but Van Poole bucks and avoids them well.
Stone thowing shots but they're missing.
Stone landing punches.
Van Poole is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Stone controlling from mount.
Van Poole blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Van Poole is trying desperately to improve position.
Stone fails to move to back control.
Stone manages to capitalize on a mistake by Van Poole to take his back!#T3##SUB2#
Van Poole won't enjoy being in this position. Stone looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Van Poole is tapping - it's over boys! Stone picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maurice Stone!
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