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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Stone gets caught napping as Tig dives in and scores a takedown. Stone manages to retain guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stone holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB# Tig is posturing up here but Stone has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tig tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tig has to tap! Slick submission there by Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deandre Stone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Suntszu. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stone is looking to reverse the position. Suntszu working away. Stone regains half guard. Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Stone is trying to get back to full guard. Stone is not content to let Suntszu control the position. Stone controlling the position for now. Suntszu looks to score some points with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suntszu not landing any meaningful shots this time. Stone trying to hold on to Suntszu's head to control him but Suntszu postures up.
Suntszu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Suntszu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1# Suntszu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though. Stone wants to get back to full guard. Stone keeps control of the position for the meantime. Stone trying to control but Suntszu postures up.
Suntszu thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
Suntszu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Suntszu throwing shots but Stone is blocking nicely. Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Suntszu winds up and cracks Stone with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Stone is trying to get back to full guard. Suntszu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though. Suntszu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Stone is trying to control but can't.
#T2# Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suntszu. Suntszu controlling the action here. Stone is trying to control but can't.
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suntszu on the ground. Stone trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Suntszu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though. Suntszu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2# Suntszu 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.
Stone is trying to maintain the position but Suntszu is very close to passing his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Suntszu working Stone over with strikes. Suntszu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Suntszu thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Stone is defending against the submission attempts here by Suntszu.
Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suntszu is working away from the top position though. Suntszu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Suntszu throwing shots but Stone is blocking nicely. Stone tries to roll over but Suntszu keeps him under control. Stone is staying active underneath Suntszu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4# Suntszu not landing any meaningful shots this time. Stone is in trouble now - Suntszu has advanced to mount! Suntszu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stone?
Suntszu thowing shots but they're missing. Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Suntszu has a good base and remains in mount. Suntszu looking to finish with strikes here!
Stone is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Suntszu punching from mount but Stone doing a good job of avoiding damage. Suntszu lands a couple of good shots and Stone has given up his back, trying to escape the position! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stone is trapped and Suntszu is scoring with shots to the head and body. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Suntszu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Suntszu gets his hands free as Stone looks to control. Suntszu somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Suntszu 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##TD2# Suntszu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Suntszu trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Suntszu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Suntszu throws a big right hand that misses. Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suntszu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suntszu throws a big right hand that misses. Suntszu tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard. Stone working a defensive guard here.
Stone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suntszu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1# Suntszu misses with a two punch combination.
Suntszu has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Suntszu jabs at Stone's body. Suntszu misses with a takedown attempt and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Suntszu throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range. Suntszu misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming. Suntszu throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily. Stone lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD# Suntszu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Suntszu is trying to control the position but Stone postures up. Suntszu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Stone throws a big right hand that misses. Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suntszu is on top in guard.
#REVB# Suntszu throws a big elbow that misses. 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. Stone is trying to keep Suntszu in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Suntszu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Suntszu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stone is proving hard to escape from. Suntszu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stone keeping moving, preventing Suntszu from controlling successfully. Suntszu throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suntszu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Suntszu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Stone being controlled here, momentarily. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Suntszu won't allow Stone to sweep him here. Suntszu throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Suntszu misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming. Stone misses with a takedown attempt - Suntszu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Suntszu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone. #CL2# Suntszu takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Stone manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Stone ducks under a wild hook from Suntszu. As Suntszu tries to get set, Stone tries to push him back and clinch up but Suntszu manages to avoid the attempt. Suntszu scores with a shot to the body.
Suntszu misses with a right hand and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand! Suntszu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stone tries to counter with a takedown but Suntszu is quick to defend against it. Suntszu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab. Suntszu closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Suntszu pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A swing and a miss from Suntszu. Stone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Deandre Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stone dodges the punch combination from Suntszu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stone takes one on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Suntszu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Stone shoots in but Suntszu avoids the takedown attempt easily. Suntszu scores with a nice strike. Suntszu misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a nice body shot. #CL2# Suntszu instigates a clinch. Suntszu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suntszu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Suntszu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards. Suntszu wants to break free but Stone has control.
#T1# The referee calls for Stone to work.
Suntszu is trying to pull guard but Stone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Suntszu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stone smiles and moves away.
Deandre Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Suntszu. Suntszu swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a straight right hand. Suntszu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suntszu thinking. Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suntszu circles away quickly and effectively. Suntszu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Suntszu takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC# Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suntszu sprawls well. Suntszu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2# Suntszu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suntszu showed some decent athleticism there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. 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! Stone is looking to control Suntszu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stone avoid being mounted? Stone is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Suntszu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head. Suntszu thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
Suntszu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Joe Suntszu has got the better of the ground game so far. Suntszu wants to stand but Stone has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Suntszu trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom. Suntszu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Suntszu is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer. Suntszu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Stone is looking to control Suntszu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stone avoid being mounted? Stone is staying active underneath Suntszu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Suntszu has his takedown stuffed and Suntszu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Suntszu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stone back to the cage. Suntszu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Suntszu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suntszu.#TD2# Suntszu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Stone avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Suntszu. Suntszu landing a few strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stone wants to control but Suntszu postures up.#SUB2# Suntszu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Suntszu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Suntszu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Suntszu 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Suntszu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD# Stone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayweather was covering up waiting for the punch and Stone finishes the takedown easily into guard. Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Stone chips away with some ground and pound. Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Stone throws a big elbow that misses. Mayweather really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mayweather wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Stone is in close to Mayweather's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC# Mayweather is rocked! Stone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Mayweather is still in real trouble! Can Stone finish him? Stone distracts Mayweather with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Stone is in close to Mayweather's body, working some short punches and elbows. Stone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Stone loads up on a big left hand. Mayweather felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Stone looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mayweather can't hide his disappointment, as Stone celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deandre Stone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2018 |
#R1# Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mims throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily. Stone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Mims throws out a leg kick but Stone moves out of range and Mims only half commits. Stone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mims's waist but Mims gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stone off to one side. Stone backing away here, and Mims unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Mims throws a body shot but no joy. Stone seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Mims misses with a low kick.#TD2# Mims scores with a takedown into Stone's guard. Mims trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.
#REVR# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mims can do anything to dispel that myth. Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Stone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mims works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Mims 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. Stone throws a big elbow that misses. Mims utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mims wants to sweep but no luck. Stone throws a big elbow that misses. Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mims holds on and takes a little breather. Let's hope that Mims has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mims is continuing to stall.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Stone throwing strikes from guard but Mims blocks nicely. Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Mims has wrist control. Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Mims. Mims trying to control the position here. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mims.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mims shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side. #T3# Stone slips under a jab. Stone throws a big counter combination but Mims scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Mims throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. Mims throws a half hearted mid kick. Stone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Stone wants to clinch up but Mims keeps it at a distance. Stone blocks a jab. A low kick from Mims is predictable there and Stone counters with a right hand to the body. Nice sprawl there from Mims as Stone shoots in. Stone checks a low kick from Mims. Stone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mims. Mims throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body. Mims lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stone will feel that in the morning.#TD2# Mims scores with a takedown into Stone's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mims landing with the ground and pound. #T4# Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Mims drops back looking for a leg! Stone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stone manages to kick Mims off! Mims jumps back into Stone's guard. Mims trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mims landing some decent shots from guard. Mims looking to pass the guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stone 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.
Ootis Mims dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Stone avoids the head kick by Mims.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Mims shows good takedown defense. Mims replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stone blocks it well. Mims throws a body kick that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Mims lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mims attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stone looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Mims has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mims tries to land a body kick and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2# Mims looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stone! Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't. Mims works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Stone taking a bit of punishment here - Mims scoring with strikes. Stone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Ootis Mims has got the better of the ground game so far. Mims wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy. #T1# Mims seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Mims is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Mims looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Stone trying to control from the bottom.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard. Mims trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away. Stone taking some punishment here, with Mims in his half guard. Mims working the head and body with strikes. Mims drops an elbow to the side of Stone's head. Stone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mims is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# Stone wants to improve his position but Mims is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mims lands a nice short elbow. Stone wants to control but Mims is keeping busy and won't allow it. Stone is refusing to be controlled, as Mims sits in half guard. #SUB# Stone looking for submissions off his back. Mims has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stone is staying active underneath Mims, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Mims lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Stone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mims scores with a couple of nice shots. Mims slips a nice elbow through Stone's hands, connecting with Stone's forehead. Mims scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3# Mims scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Stone is looking to control Mims's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stone avoid being mounted? Mims lands with a punch from half guard. Mims is controlling the pace.
Mims is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Stone has hold of Mims's hands but Mims slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Mims scoring with strikes to the body and head. Mims lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Mims scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4# Mims is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Mims is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Mims perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mims lands a nice short elbow. Stone wants to improve his position but Mims is controlling well.
Stone trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mims cracks Stone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Stone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mims looking to finish Stone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stone!#ROC2# Stone is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mims lands a big shot there that rocks Stone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Stone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Mims postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stone looks a forlorn figure.
Mims sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Mims lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mims lands a big elbow - Stone is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Stone is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ootis Mims!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1# Mims throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it. Mims misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Stone counters by clinching up. Mims wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A solid body kick from Mims. Mims thumps Stone with a low kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mims, as that shot connected.
Mims tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Mims. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Stone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stone lands in his opponent's guard. Stone controlling from the top position. #T1# Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Stone is in close to Mims's body, working some short punches and elbows. Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Stone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mims trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mims is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Stone lands a couple of digs. Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mims avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Stone throws a big right hand that misses. Mims trying to control the position.
Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mims working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Stone connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Stone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mims 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. Mims wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Mims throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mims controls Stone momentarily but Stone frees himself. Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Mims trying to control the position.
Mims wants to sweep but no luck. Stone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mims preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# Mims looking for a sweep. Not yet Mims, not yet. Mims utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Stone throwing strikes from guard but Mims blocks nicely. Mims is trying to keep Stone in close.
Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Stone throwing strikes from guard but Mims blocks nicely. Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Stone scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mims being controlled here, momentarily. Mims is trying to keep Stone in close.
Mims utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Stone postures up.
#SUB2# Mims looking for a guillotine here but Stone defends easily.
Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Stone works over Mims with some ground and pound from guard. Mims wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment. Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Mims escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Stone postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mims wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position. Mims controls Stone momentarily but Stone frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Stone dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Stone moves away from the strike by Mims. Stone moves away from the strike by Mims. Mims connects with an inside leg kick. A big right from Mims misses. Stone is looking for a counter combo. Cutis Mims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mims. A nice leg kick lands there from Mims. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone shoots for a takedown but Mims saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mims thows a body kick. Stone tries to catch it but that hurt him. Mims throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stone.#T1# Stone fails with a takedown attempt. Mims thows a leg kick but Stone checks it #CL# and Stone counters by clinching up. Stone just leaning against Mims, taking a breather. Mims is looking to break free of the clinch but Stone has double underhooks. Mims wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Stone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Stone lands an elbow that stopped Mims in his tracks for a moment. Mims is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.#T2# Stone stalling against the cage.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mims's defenses. Mims is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Stone effectively controlling the action here. Mims is looking to break free of the clinch but Stone has double underhooks. Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mims's efforts to push away. Stone stalling the fight.
Mims is looking to control Stone's arms but Stone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mims has his back to the cage. Mims is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mims wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stone keeps control of Mims as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stone prevents Mims from breaking the clinch. Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mims looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3# Mims can't break the clinch.
Stone lands an elbow that stopped Mims in his tracks for a moment. Mims wants to get back to striking at distance but Stone won't allow it.
Mims has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mims can do to turn this around?#BC# Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mims tries to land a body kick#CL# and Stone counters by moving into the clinch. Stone misses with an elbow over the top. Stone lands a nice elbow. Stone'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 taking a breather. Mims wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stone has him pressed against the cage. Mims looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4# Stone stalling.
Mims blocks the elbow strike.
Stone is pushing Mims up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mims is trying to break free. Stone is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deandre Stone. Mims feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stone's calf. A chopping leg kick lands by Mims. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mims looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cutis Mims seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mims misses with a head kick.
It looked like Stone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Stone dominated that second round. That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Mims connects with a solid leg kick. Stone slips under a jab. Mims throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. Mims lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stone takes a step back to recover. #CL# Stone moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mims has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mims wants to break free but Stone has control.
Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mims's efforts to push away. Stone effectively controlling the action here.#T1# Mims wants to get back to striking at distance but Stone won't allow it.
Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mims tries to break the clinch but Stone is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Stone stalls. Stone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mims tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage. Mims is trying to break the clinch but Stone is controlling him. Stone prevents Mims from breaking the clinch. Mims trying to control the position but instead, Stone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mims into the cage. Deandre Stone has scored more points in the clinch so far. A knee to the head by Stone.
#CUT# It looks like Cutis Mims has been cut.#T2# Mims looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Mims tries to break the clinch but Stone is controlling the position. #BC# Stone breaks from the clinch.
Mims goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mims misses with a body kick. Mims throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Stone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Nice elbow from Stone. Stone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mims wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Mims tries to tie him up. Stone gets through Mims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mims is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3# Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stone is struggling to control the position. Mims tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stone stalling in the clinch.
Stone keeps control of Mims as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mims wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stone has him pressed against the cage. Stone leaning his opponent against the cage. Mims being controlled against the cage. Mims tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mims's brow. Mims is trying to break the clinch but Stone has him pressed against the cage. Stone lands an elbow inside. #T4# Mims wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mims wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stone has him pressed against the cage. Mims is trying to break the clinch but Stone has him pressed against the cage. Mims tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage. Stone prevents Mims from breaking the clinch. Mims tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage. Stone stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Stone breaks from the clinch.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mims chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cutis Mims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Deandre Stone 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!#TD# Stone drives through with a takedown into Mims's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Deandre Stone showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deandre Stone!
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Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1# Stone shoots in for a double leg but Balmiki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Balmiki gets in close and instigates a clinch. Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Stone avoiding damage.
Balmiki tries to pull guard but Stone won't allow it.
Balmiki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone. Balmiki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC# Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Balmiki moves into the clinch. Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Balmiki wants to break free but Stone has control.
Balmiki misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Balmiki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deandre Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vishal Balmiki. Balmiki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stone has him pressed against the cage. Balmiki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Balmiki misses with a hook from the clinch. Balmiki misses with the head strike.
#T1# Stone effectively controlling the action here. Balmiki 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. Balmiki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Balmiki misses with a knee strike.
#TD2# Balmiki gets control of Stone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balmiki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. 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. Balmiki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone. Stone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Stone postures up in Balmiki's guard and throws a big left but Balmiki blocks it. Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Balmiki trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Balmiki has wrist control. Stone throws a big elbow that misses. Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Stone connects with a couple of short punches. Balmiki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Balmiki trying to strike off his back.
Balmiki wants to stand and escape but Stone is having none of it. Balmiki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Balmiki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Balmiki trying to control the position.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Stone lands a couple of decent looking shots. Balmiki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone. Stone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Balmiki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Stone working some strikes from top position. Stone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Stone scoring with punches to the head and body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Stone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Stone with a flurry of punches that miss. Balmiki has momentary wrist control but Stone slips an elbow through the middle. Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Balmiki. Balmiki looks winded! Stone with a nice head shot there.#T3# Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Stone postures up in Balmiki's guard and throws a big left but Balmiki blocks it. Stone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Balmiki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Stone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Balmiki has momentary wrist control but Stone slips an elbow through the middle. Balmiki striking off his back but it's not causing Stone any problems. Stone postures up and lands a big shot to Balmiki's brow. Balmiki tries to strike from the bottom.
Stone chips away with some ground and pound. Stone throwing strikes from guard but Balmiki blocks nicely. Stone scoring with punches to the head and body. Stone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Stone works over Balmiki with some ground and pound from guard. Stone cracks Balmiki with a solid left hand. Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4# Stone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Stone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Balmiki's head. Stone scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Stone chips away with some ground and pound. Stone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Stone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Stone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balmiki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Stone is in close to Balmiki's body, working some short punches and elbows. Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Stone lands a couple of elbows. Balmiki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Stone is working Balmiki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. 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! Balmiki trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Stone 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##CL2# Balmiki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Stone blocks an uppercut.
Stone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Balmiki struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Balmiki is trying to break free. The referee calls for Stone to work.
#BC# Stone'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. Balmiki throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stone quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2# Balmiki has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Balmiki's brow. Balmiki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Balmiki throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone. Stone lands an elbow just above Balmiki 's eye. Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balmiki misses with the head strike.
Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Balmiki tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
#BC# Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Balmiki misses with a takedown and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Balmiki closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Balmiki moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
#CL2# Balmiki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Stone prevents Balmiki from breaking the clinch.#BC# Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Balmiki shoots and misses and Stone counters with a right hand to the body. Balmiki is breathing heavily.#CL2# Balmiki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stone leaning his opponent against the cage. Balmiki misses with the head strike.
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! Balmiki misses with a short punch on the inside. Balmiki letting Stone take a breather here. Stone just leaning against Balmiki, taking a breather. Balmiki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone taking a breather. Stone lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Stone manages to break the clinch.
Balmiki missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2# Balmiki moves into range and clinches up with Stone.#T3# Stone'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. Balmiki is trying to break free. Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Balmiki takes an elbow to the temple. A nice glancing elbow lands by Stone. Stone slows down the pace here.
Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stone lands an elbow that stopped Balmiki in his tracks for a moment. Balmiki is trying to pull guard but Stone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Deandre Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vishal Balmiki. Balmiki is looking to take this one to the mat. Balmiki tries to pull guard but Stone holds him up against the cage and eventually Balmiki drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD# Stone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balmiki is looking for a sweep. Stone controlling the position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stone lands an elbow. Stone cracks Balmiki with a big elbow. Stone is working Balmiki over with some ground and pound from side control. Balmiki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB# Stone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balmiki, who protects the arm well. Deandre Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Stone scores with punches from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stone cracks Balmiki with a big elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Stone dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Balmiki throws a combination that misses #CL# and Stone counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balmiki can do to turn this around? Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Balmiki blocks an elbow strike. A bit of stalling here from Stone.
Balmiki misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Balmiki fails to land. A short right from Balmiki. Balmiki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Balmiki tries for a takedown but Stone circles away easily and Stone counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Balmiki darts in and clinches Stone up against the cage. Balmiki misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone prevents a body shot from Balmiki. Balmiki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Balmiki misses with the head strike.
Stone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Balmiki up against the cage.#T1# Stone slows down the pace here.
Balmiki avoids a wild elbow strike from Stone. Balmiki is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage. Deandre Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vishal Balmiki. Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Vishal Balmiki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Balmiki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balmiki's efforts to push away. Balmiki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Balmiki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Stone breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Balmiki on that attempt. #TD# Stone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Balmiki on his heels. He'll look to pass Balmiki's guard now, I'm sure. Stone landing with the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Stone scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Stone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Stone distracts Balmiki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Stone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Balmiki's head. Stone cracks Balmiki with a solid left hand. Stone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balmiki's head. Stone is working Balmiki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Stone stands up over Balmiki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Stone is working Balmiki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Balmiki has momentary wrist control but Stone slips an elbow through the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stone lands a couple of digs. Stone cracks Balmiki with a solid left hand. Stone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Stone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Stone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Balmiki's head. Stone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3# Stone with a nice head shot there. Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Stone postures up and lands a big shot to Balmiki's brow. Stone lands a couple of digs. Stone postures up and lands a big shot to Balmiki's brow. Stone with a nice head shot there. Stone scoring with punches to the head and body. Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Stone chips away with some ground and pound. Stone sitting in guard here, content to control. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stone's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Stone is working Balmiki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Stone controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Stone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Balmiki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Stone sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4# Stone is working Balmiki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Stone scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Stone sitting in guard here, content to control. Stone with a nice head shot there. Stone lands a couple of digs. Stone lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Balmiki has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though. Stone sitting in guard, not really doing much. Stone scoring with punches to the head and body. Balmiki 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.#SU# Stone stands up from Balmiki's guard - Stone perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight! Deandre Stone showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deandre Stone!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Sexton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Stone pulls Sexton in close to prevent any damage. Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sexton sitting in guard, not really doing much. Stone wants to sweep here but Sexton controlling him for the moment. Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB# Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1# Sexton wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving. Sexton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sexton is one step ahead there. Stone has control of Sexton's left arm, preventing Sexton from doing any damage. Sexton sitting in guard, not really doing much. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Stone is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2# Stone gets caught napping as Sexton dives in and scores a takedown. Stone manages to retain guard. Sexton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Stone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Sexton 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. Sexton is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control. Sexton with a flurry of punches that miss. Sexton wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving. Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Stone postures up and lands a big shot to Sexton's brow. Stone won't allow Sexton to sweep him here. Sexton looking to control.
Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sexton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Stone postures up in Sexton's guard and throws a big left but Sexton blocks it. #T4##SUB2# Sexton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Sexton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Stone scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Stone with a flurry of punches that miss. Sexton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sexton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Stone is working Sexton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# Stone has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sexton to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stone is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sexton pulls down on the head and he's put Stone to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dakota Sexton!
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