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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Cisse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stokes sprawls well. Stokes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cisse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Cisse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cisse throws a counter combo.
Stokes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cisse or perhaps it was just good defense by Stokes, which made it look bad.
Stokes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Stokes. #CL2#
Cisse clinches up with Stokes and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cisse'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.#TD#
Stokes pulls guard. #T1##SU2#
Cisse stands and steps away. Stokes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cisse shoots in for a takedown but Stokes shows good takedown defense.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoumana Cisse.#TD2#
Cisse closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stokes did well to prevent Cisse getting side control.#ES#
Stokes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cisse thuds his right hand into Stokes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cisse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cisse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Stokes tries to keep at a distance but Cisse has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Cisse is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stokes to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Stokes gets control of Cisse's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stokes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cisse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stokes is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Cisse postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stokes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cisse, into his guard. #REVR#
Cisse looks winded!
Stokes works over Cisse with some ground and pound from guard.
Stokes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cisse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stokes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cisse wants to sweep here but Stokes controlling him for the moment.
Stokes chips away with some ground and pound.
Cisse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cisse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stokes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cisse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stokes with a nice head shot there.
Stokes throwing strikes but missing.
Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cisse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stokes cracks Cisse with a solid left hand.
Stokes is working Cisse over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Stokes postures up and lands a big shot to Cisse's brow.
Stokes throws a big elbow that misses.
Stokes throws a big elbow that misses.
Stokes working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cisse trying to keep a closed guard but Stokes is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stokes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stokes lands a couple of digs.
Stokes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stokes 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.
Stokes stands up over Cisse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stokes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cisse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stokes throwing strikes but missing.
Stokes works over Cisse with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elden Stokes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cisse blocks a head kick by Stokes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cisse! But no joy.#TD2#
Cisse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Stokes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Cisse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cisse wants a takedown but no success here.
Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as Cisse controls the action.
Stokes slowing the pace effectively.
Cisse is trying to push Stokes away but Stokes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cisse goes for a takedown attempt but Stokes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cisse is breathing heavily.
Stokes is looking to clinch. #T1##CL#
Stokes moves into range and clinches up with Cisse.
Cisse tries for a takedown but Stokes manages to get underhooks.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoumana Cisse.
Stokes just leaning against Cisse, taking a breather.
Cisse tries a knee to the head but Stokes blocks it.
Stokes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cisse.
Cisse wants to stall.
#BC#
Stokes manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Stokes lands a jab to the nose.
Cisse doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Stokes moves into the clinch.
Stokes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stokes struggles to land a body shot inside as Cisse controls his hands.
Stokes gets underhooks to prevent Cisse's takedown attempt.
Cisse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stokes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stokes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stokes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3##BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Cisse closes the distance and pushes Stokes back into the cage.
Stokes is pushing Cisse up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Cisse is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stokes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cisse to the mat. Cisse regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cisse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elden Stokes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stokes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stokes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stokes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cisse can do to turn this around?#T4#
Stokes is looking to work some ground and pound but Cisse has wrist control.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stokes working some strikes from top position.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stokes lands a couple of elbows.
Stokes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stokes throws a big elbow that misses.
Cisse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cisse has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Stokes works to full guard.
Cisse trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stokes's guard.
Cisse wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elden Stokes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stokes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cisse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stokes is fending him off so far but Cisse persists. Nope, Stokes circles away and we're back to standing.
Cisse shoots for a double leg takedown but Stokes sprawls well. He's pushed Cisse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cisse blocks a leg kick.
Cisse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoumana Cisse.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stokes. #CL#
Stokes closes the distance and pushes Cisse back into the cage.
Cisse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cisse tries to pull guard but Stokes holds him up against the cage and eventually Cisse drops back down to his feet.
Cisse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Stokes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Stokes moves into range and clinches up with Cisse.
Stokes is pressed up against the cage. Cisse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stokes down to the mat. Stokes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Stokes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Stokes breaks from the clinch.
Cisse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stokes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cisse somewhat.
Stokes tries to counter by clinching up but Cisse breaks away and moves out of range.
Cisse checks a low kick from Stokes.
Cisse is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Cisse rushes Stokes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Cisse is trying to pull guard but Stokes has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Stokes manages to break the clinch.
Cisse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stokes but Stokes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stokes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Stokes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cisse, pushing him back against the cage.
Cisse is looking to control Stokes's arms but Stokes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cisse has his back to the cage.
Stokes has Cisse pressed against the cage, preventing Cisse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Stokes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cisse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stokes counters with a left to the body. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stokes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Stokes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cisse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. Cisse does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Cisse tries to counter it with a takedown but Stokes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stokes digs a good hook to Cisse's body.
#CL#
Stokes closes the distance and clinches.
Stokes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch.
Cisse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stokes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4##CL#
Stokes moves into range and clinches up with Cisse.#BC#
Stokes breaks from the clinch.
Stokes tries to clinch up but Cisse circles away and keeps his distance.
Stokes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cisse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stokes is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Stokes rushes Cisse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cisse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Stokes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zoumana Cisse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elden Stokes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Stokes moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elden Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stokes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elden Stokes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Stokes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stokes stops Steel from standing up.
Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stokes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stokes postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Stokes won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stokes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stokes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Steel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Steel looks to land a combination but Stokes avoids it well.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Stokes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel throws a series of punches but Stokes avoids them all with ease.
Stokes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
As Steel tries to get set, Stokes tries to push him back and clinch up but Steel manages to avoid the attempt.
Steel looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel.
Stokes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Elden Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Stokes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stokes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Stokes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel is trying to break free.
Stokes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Steel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stokes stalls.
Stokes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Steel darts in and clinches Stokes up against the cage.#BC2#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Jax Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Steel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stokes has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stokes has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Stokes tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Stokes fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Steel tries to counter it with a takedown but Stokes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stokes.
Steel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Steel.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Stokes.#CL2#
Steel forces Stokes back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Steel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stokes.
#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stokes is looking to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch.#CL#
Stokes moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steel keeps control of Stokes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Steel misses #TD#
and Stokes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stokes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stokes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stokes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Steel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steel or perhaps it was just good defense by Stokes, which made it look bad.
Steel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Stokes in a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Stokes has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stokes as he jumps to the side.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looks to land a combination but Stokes avoids it well.
Steel throws a right and a left that Stokes avoids nicely. #TD2#
Steel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stokes to the mat! Stokes manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Stokes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stokes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Stokes 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.
Stokes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stokes lands a couple of elbows.
Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stokes won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
Stokes landing with the ground and pound.
Stokes throwing strikes but missing.
Stokes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel wants to stand but Stokes is controlling the position. #T2#
Stokes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stokes won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
Stokes postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Stokes prevents Steel from getting back to his feet.
Stokes postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Stokes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steel wants to stand up but Stokes is controlling him.
Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stokes landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes throwing strikes but missing.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stokes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stokes working some strikes from top position.
Stokes lands a couple of elbows.
Stokes throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Steel wants to stand up but Stokes is controlling him.
Stokes postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Stokes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stokes stops Steel from standing up.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stokes is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Stokes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Steel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel tries for a takedown but Stokes circles away easily#TD#
so Stokes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Stokes chips away with some ground and pound.
Stokes throwing strikes but missing.
Stokes won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
Stokes is in close to Steel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stokes throwing strikes but missing.
Stokes stops Steel from standing up.
Stokes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stokes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stokes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stokes lands a couple of digs.
Steel wants to stand up but Stokes is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elden Stokes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Steel takes the fight into the clinch.
Stokes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Steel has knocked Stokes down with a huge combo! Steel steps away and waves a wobbly Stokes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Elden Stokes has been cut.
Jax Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel shoots in for a double leg but Stokes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stokes cracks Steel with a good jab.
Steel dives in for a single leg takedown but Stokes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stokes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steel throws a leg kick #CL#
and Stokes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stokes has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Stokes is trying to pull guard but Steel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Stokes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel misses with the combination.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown but Stokes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Steel.
Stokes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Stokes counters by clinching up.
Steel is trying to push Stokes away but Stokes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stokes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2##TD2#
Steel jumps guard.
Stokes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stokes throws a big elbow that misses.
Stokes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stokes postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Stokes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stokes with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stokes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stokes stops Steel from standing up.
Stokes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stokes throws a big right hand that misses.
Stokes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel's head.
Stokes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES2#
Steel pushes Stokes off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel tries to bum rush Stokes with a series of wild strikes but Stokes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel misses with a combination
#TD#
and Stokes counters with a shoot takedown. Steel fights it but they end up in guard.
Elden Stokes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stokes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stokes throwing strikes but missing.
Stokes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stokes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Steel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stokes.#BC2#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Steel scores with a one two! Stokes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stokes as he avoids it easily.
Stokes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stokes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elden Stokes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stokes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Stokes clinches.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stokes has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Stokes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stokes tries to pull guard but Steel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Steel rushes Stokes and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stokes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steel 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Steel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Stokes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stokes moves out of range of the leg kick from Silvain.
Silvain shoots for a takedown but Stokes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stokes wants to clinch up but Silvain keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Silvain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stokes sprawls well initially but Silvain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silvain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silvain is pressing down on Stokes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stokes is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Silvain is trying to control the action in half guard but Stokes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silvain controlling the action here.
Stokes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silvain on the ground.
Stokes is not content to let Silvain control the position.
Stokes is trying to maintain the position but Silvain is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Silvain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stokes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silvain. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Stokes kicks Silvain off and gets back to his feet.
Silvain 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.
Stokes is looking to clinch but Silvain is avoiding it.
Silvain keeps the fight on the outside.
Silvain blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Silvain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Silvain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Silvain jumps guard.
#T3#
Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silvain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silvain looking for a sweep. Not yet Silvain, not yet.
Silvain is still trying to improve position.
We've been informed that Silvain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silvain striking off his back but it's not causing Stokes any problems.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stokes throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silvain is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Silvain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Stokes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silvain is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Silvain passes into half guard.
Silvain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silvain passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Silvain is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stokes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stokes!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reineir Silvain dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silvain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silvain tries to counter with a clinch but Stokes shakes him off and moves away.
Stokes misses with the combination.
Silvain is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Silvain closes the distance and clinches.
Silvain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes misses with a punch to the body.
Silvain'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.#T1#
Silvain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silvain jumps guard but Stokes stands there with Silvain around his waist. Silvain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silvain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stokes is trying to break the clinch but Silvain has him pressed against the cage.
Stokes misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stokes tries to pull guard but Silvain holds him up against the cage and eventually Stokes drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silvain has Stokes pressed against the cage, preventing Stokes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silvain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silvain effectively controlling the action here.
Silvain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reineir Silvain.
Stokes is looking to clinch but Silvain is avoiding it.
Silvain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Silvain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stokes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silvain somewhat.
As Silvain tries to get set, Stokes tries to push him back and clinch up but Silvain manages to avoid the attempt.
Stokes is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Silvain pushes Stokes up against the cage in a clinch.
Stokes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silvain avoids it.
Stokes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silvain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Silvain jumps guard but Stokes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reineir Silvain.
Silvain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silvain has Stokes pushed against the cage.
Silvain jumps guard but Stokes stands there with Silvain around his waist. Silvain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stokes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalling in the clinch from Silvain.
Silvain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reineir Silvain 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#
Stokes leaves Silvain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silvain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stokes tries to clinch but Silvain moves out of range.
Elden Stokes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silvain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stokes is fending him off so far but Silvain persists. Nope, Stokes circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stokes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stokes can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stokes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##TD2#
Silvain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stokes quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stokes manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Silvain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stokes dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Silvain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silvain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silvain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stokes's guard. #REVB#
Silvain controlling from the top position.
Silvain advances to half guard. #T2#
Silvain is looking to advance position but Stokes won't allow it.
Stokes is looking to escape.
Silvain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stokes trying to control from the bottom.
Silvain works his way into full mount!
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!
Stokes really wants to buck Silvain off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Silvain controlling from mount.
Stokes is squirming around, avoiding Silvain's attempts to control the action.
Silvain moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Silvain is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Stokes won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Silvain off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reineir Silvain!
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Event:
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Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davidson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Elden Stokes has been cut.
Stokes slaps away a takedown attempt from Davidson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davidson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stokes tries to counter by clinching up but Davidson breaks away and moves out of range.
Dave Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Davidson rushes Stokes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Davidson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Davidson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Davidson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stokes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davidson to the mat. Davidson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Davidson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Davidson keeps the fight on the outside.
Davidson unleashes a big counter combination but Stokes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Davidson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Davidson.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davidson.
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt.
Davidson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stokes circles away.
Stokes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidson moves away.
Stokes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davidson.
Davidson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Stokes rushes Davidson and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Davidson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Davidson takes the fight into the clinch.
Davidson tries for a takedown but Stokes manages to get underhooks.
Stokes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Davidson breaks the clinch.
Davidson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Stokes has managed to clinch.
Stokes is looking for a takedown.
Davidson jumps guard but Stokes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stokes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davidson prevents it.
Davidson is trying to pull guard but Stokes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Davidson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Davidson instigates a clinch.
Davidson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stokes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davidson to keep the fight standing.
Stokes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stokes tries to stall but Davidson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Davidson.
Stokes is pressed up against the cage. Davidson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stokes down to the mat. Stokes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Stokes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.
Davidson is looking for a takedown.
Davidson tries to pull guard but Stokes holds him up against the cage and eventually Davidson drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Davidson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elden Stokes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stokes is looking to chop away at Davidson's legs.
Stokes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Davidson has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Davidson drags the fight down to the ground.
Stokes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davidson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davidson is pulling down on Stokes's head. It's preventing any offense from Stokes, at least for the moment.
Stokes 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.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet but Stokes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stokes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stokes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Davidson pulls Stokes in close to prevent any damage.
Stokes with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes is fighting to break Davidson's control of his arms but Davidson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stokes postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
Stokes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson wants to stand and escape but Stokes is having none of it.
Stokes is working Davidson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stokes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stokes preventing the sweep.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stokes lands a couple of digs.
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stokes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stokes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Davidson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stokes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stokes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davidson has momentary wrist control but Stokes slips an elbow through the middle.
Stokes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stokes cracks Davidson with a solid left hand.
Davidson 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.
Stokes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stokes lands a couple of elbows.
Stokes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stokes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Stokes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stokes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stokes throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely.
Davidson wants to stand but Stokes is controlling the position.
Stokes scoring with some ground and pound.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davidson can do to turn this around?
Stokes stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stokes stands up over Davidson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stokes connects with a couple of short punches.
Stokes throws a strike but Davidson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Stokes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Davidson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stokes.#SU2#
Davidson decides to stand back up. #T4#
Davidson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davidson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stokes.#CL2#
Davidson has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Davidson pulls Stokes into guard.
Stokes is in close to Davidson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Davidson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stokes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stokes with a nice head shot there.
Stokes is working Davidson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elden Stokes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elden Stokes's cut.
That's time! Stokes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davidson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stokes circles away.
Davidson dives in and grabs Stokes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stokes pushes down on Davidson's head and hops out.#CL2#
Davidson has closed the distance and engaged Stokes in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dave Davidson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stokes is stalling here.
#BC2#
Davidson'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.
Davidson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Davidson.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stokes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davidson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL2#
Stokes tries to keep at a distance but Davidson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davidson'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.
Stokes stops a takedown attempt from Davidson.
Davidson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Davidson pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Stokes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stokes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davidson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stokes is one step ahead there.
Stokes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davidson is trying to control the position but Stokes postures up.
Stokes landing with the ground and pound.
Stokes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Davidson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stokes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stokes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davidson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stokes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stokes stands up over Davidson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stokes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stokes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stokes throws a big right hand that misses.
Davidson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Davidson trying to control the position.
Stokes postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
Stokes lands a couple of elbows.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davidson controls Stokes momentarily but Stokes frees himself.
Stokes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davidson is trying to keep Stokes in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stokes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes throws a big right hand that misses.
Stokes cracks Davidson with a solid left hand.
Davidson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elden Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stokes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elden Stokes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Stokes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stokes tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Stokes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stokes. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stokes's waist but Stokes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.
Jab from Smith.
Stokes with a jab.#CL2#
Smith rushes Stokes and presses him up against the cage.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Stokes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith tries to pull guard but Stokes won't allow it.
#T1##BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stokes quickly recovers to half guard.
Stokes is trying to get back to full guard.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stokes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is looking to advance position but Stokes won't allow it. #SUB#
Stokes actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Stokes is looking to escape.
Stokes won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Stokes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith wants to stand up but Stokes manages to regain full guard.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Stokes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3##SUB#
Stokes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stokes keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #SUB#
Stokes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Stokes up and slammed him! Stokes can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Stokes is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Smith trying to control the action but Stokes is working from the bottom.
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.
A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stokes defends it nicely.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
As Smith tries to get set, Stokes tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Stokes leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.
Stokes stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Stokes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Stokes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.#T1#
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Stokes darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Stokes breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Stokes darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Stokes won't allow it.
#T2#
Stokes avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Stokes avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith is looking to stall here but Stokes recovers full guard.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Stokes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Stokes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Stokes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stokes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
As Smith looks to move away, Stokes throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Elden Stokes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stokes moves out of range of the strikes.
Stokes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Stokes rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Stokes throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Stokes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Smith rushes Stokes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith jumps guard but Stokes stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elden Stokes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stokes, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stokes prevents it.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith has Stokes pressed against the cage.
Stokes is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes has Smith pressed against the cage.
Stokes managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Stokes.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith tries for a takedown but Stokes manages to get underhooks.
Smith jumps guard but Stokes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.
Stokes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Stokes tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard. #T2#
Stokes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Stokes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stokes has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Stokes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stokes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stokes cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Stokes lands a couple of elbows.
Stokes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stokes lands a couple of elbows.
Stokes is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stokes is aware though and is defending well.
Stokes being controlled here momentarily.
Stokes scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stokes postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stokes postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Stokes stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stokes throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stokes distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stokes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stokes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is trying to control the position but Stokes postures up. #T4#
Stokes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stokes landing with the ground and pound.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stokes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stokes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stokes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stokes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Stokes throws a big right hand that misses.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Stokes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Stokes is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stokes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stokes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stokes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elden Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stokes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elden Stokes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Trevajo scores with a takedown into Stokes's guard.#ES#
Stokes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Stokes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trevajo misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Stokes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trevajo's guard.
Trevajo wants to stand and escape but Stokes is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stokes throwing strikes but missing.
Trevajo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stokes's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Trevajo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stokes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stokes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stokes! #REVR#
Stokes cracks Trevajo with a big elbow. #T1#
Stokes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Trevajo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stokes working the head with strikes.
Trevajo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stokes off and has taken his back!
Stokes is trying to get back to his feet but Trevajo has full control of the position and if anything, Stokes has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Trevajo working for the choke. #SUB2#
Trevajo looking to break Stokes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stokes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trevajo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes wants to control his opponent's hands but Trevajo gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Trevajo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Trevajo looks winded!
Stokes wants to control his opponent's hands but Trevajo gets his hands free. #T2##ES#
Stokes is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Stokes leaves Trevajo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trevajo avoids the head kick by Stokes.
#CL#
Stokes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trevajo, pushing him back against the cage.
Stokes prevents Trevajo from breaking the clinch.
Trevajo managing to block the knees to the body from Stokes.
Trevajo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stokes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Stokes breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Stokes closes the distance and pushes Trevajo back into the cage.
Stokes pushes Trevajo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Stokes breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Stokes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trevajo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stokes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Trevajo.#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch.
Trevajo misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Stokes closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Trevajo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stokes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stokes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stokes slowing the pace effectively.
Stokes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stokes is trying to break the clinch but Trevajo is controlling him.#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trevajo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stokes defends well and Trevajo ends up having to push Stokes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stokes is looking to counter the offense by Trevajo and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elden Stokes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Trevajo misses with a takedown attempt - Stokes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Stokes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Trevajo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trevajo shoots and misses #CL#
and Stokes counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevajo is looking for a takedown.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Trevajo.
Stokes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trevajo.
Trevajo stalling the fight.
Trevajo is breathing heavily.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trevajo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Stokes to work.
Trevajo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stokes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stokes stuffs the takedown attempt from Trevajo. Trevajo gets slowly back to his feet.
Stokes fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick misses from Stokes.
Trevajo with the counter takedown but Stokes avoids it easily.
Trevajo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stokes tries to avoid it but Trevajo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stokes to the ground. Stokes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stokes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trevajo.
Stokes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trevajo blocks a head kick by Stokes.
Trevajo wants to counter with a clinch but Stokes pushes him away.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trevajo can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Stokes. Those never looked like landing.
Stokes fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Stokes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Trevajo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Stokes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Trevajo avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Trevajo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stokes blocks an uppercut.
Stokes stops a takedown attempt from Trevajo.
#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Stokes.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trevajo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trevajo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stokes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trevajo with the counter takedown but Stokes avoids it easily.#T4#
Trevajo misses with a takedown #TD#
and Stokes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stokes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stokes chips away with some ground and pound.
Stokes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stokes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stokes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stokes landing with the ground and pound.
Elden Stokes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stokes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stokes working some strikes from top position.
Stokes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes is in close to Trevajo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elden Stokes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trevajo keeps the fight on the outside.
Stokes tries to clinch up but Trevajo circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Trevajo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Trevajo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stokes as he jumps to the side.
Trevajo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trevajo darts in looking for a takedown but Stokes gets double underhooks and turns Trevajo into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevajo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Trevajo.
Trevajo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Stokes throws a sloppy head kick and Trevajo moves out of range easily.
Trevajo misses with a takedown
and Stokes counters with an inside leg kick.
Stokes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trevajo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elden Stokes is winning the standup battle so far.
Trevajo swats away the attempt to clinch by Stokes.
Stokes wants to clinch up but Trevajo keeps it at a distance.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stokes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trevajo swats away the attempt to clinch by Stokes.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trevajo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elden Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes misses with a series of wild punches.
Stokes is looking to clinch but Trevajo is avoiding it.
#T3#
Stokes throws a sloppy head kick and Trevajo moves out of range easily.
Stokes is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Stokes tries to sprawl but Trevajo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Trevajo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stokes defends it well. #ES#
Stokes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Trevajo is on him like a limpet, forcing Stokes back against the cage.
Stokes lands a body punch. #T4#
Trevajo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stokes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trevajo up against the cage.
Stokes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trevajo tries to pull guard but Stokes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roy Trevajo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elden Stokes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trevajo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elden Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stokes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elden Stokes!
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