Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Stalinovich lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River misses with a hook.
Stalinovich throws a counter high kick but River was just alert enough to avoid it.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Stalinovich should have avoided that one.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stalinovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River cracks Stalinovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stalinovich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stalinovich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stalinovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stalinovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
River on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.#T1#
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by River .
River misses with a hook
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch successfully.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stalinovich is keeping busy.
River misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
River 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovich tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River misses the jab.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with head kicks.
River misses with a body kick.
River throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalinovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Stalinovich wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
As River backs away, Stalinovich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River throws a head kick but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stalinovich scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a big shot that misses.
Stalinovich blocks a leg kick.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stalinovich defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by River . That's going to slow Stalinovich down. #T3#
River misses with a kick to the body.
River throws a head kick that half lands.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
River has Stalinovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River .
River tries to clinch but Stalinovich is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.#CL#
Stalinovich rushes River and presses him up against the cage.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike. #T4#
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Stalinovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Stalinovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.#SUB#
Stalinovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stalinovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Stalinovich's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stalinovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River missing with a left hand there. Stalinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As River backs away, Stalinovich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A punch combination from River misses.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a thumping low kick.
River misses with a body kick.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from River .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River throws a leg kick but Stalinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from River .
Stalinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River misses with a leg kick
and Stalinovich counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Stalinovich misses its intended target.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab from River .
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stalinovich misses with a hook.
River misses with a hook
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich connects with a jab.#T2#
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Stalinovich lets loose with a powerful body kick. River will feel that in the morning.
Stalinovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stalinovich closes the distance but River moves to the side
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
River throws a hook but Stalinovich blocks it.
River with the inside leg kick.
A punch combination from River misses.
River throws a solid leg kick but Stalinovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River .#T3#
Stalinovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalinovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River thows a leg kick but Stalinovich checks it
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stalinovich is able to avoid easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stalinovich, as that shot connected.
River is looking to land body kicks.
River defending well as Stalinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stalinovich slips a straight right by River .
Stalinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River cracks Stalinovich with a good jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#River is rocked!
Stalinovich jabs River to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River is breathing heavily.#CL#
Stalinovich rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovich finish him?
Stalinovich scores with a shot to the side of River 's head. #TD#
Stalinovich jumps into guard, dragging River to the mat. #SUB#
River is posturing up here but Stalinovich has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! River tries to roll out but it's too tight and River has to tap! Slick submission there by Stalinovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#1038 Tam v Hoddle
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Lupei misses.
Lupei swings for the body but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Stalinovich thuds a left hand into Lupei's body.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Stalinovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupei misses with the combination.
Lupei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Stalinovich.
We've been informed that Lupei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stalinovich lands with a nice combination. Lupei backs away looking to recover.
Stalinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovich.
Nice body kick from Stalinovich.
Lupei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich connects with a single shot there.
Lupei slips under a jab.
Lupei scores with a decent looking hook.
Stalinovich checks a leg kick nicely.
Stalinovich scores with a jab.
Lupei wants to clinch.#T1#
Stalinovich lands a jab to Lupei's midsection.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stalinovich.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Stalinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lupei just manages to avoid it.
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Lupei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stalinovich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing.
Lupei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Lupei tries to keep at a distance but Stalinovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalinovich's elbow. #T2#
Stalinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
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!#TD#
Stalinovich pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Stalinovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lupei stands and throws Stalinovich's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Lupei has an Americana. Stalinovich didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lupei is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lupei hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Serafim Lupei!
During a confident post fight interview, Serafim Lupei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1032 Karim v Beau
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Bonney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonney throws a hook but Stalinovich avoids it easily.
William H Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonney connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Bonney misses
and Stalinovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stalinovich moves out of range as Bonney strikes.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stalinovich momentarily.
Bonney throws a lazy uppercut
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Bonney.#KD2#
Bonney feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stalinovich sprawling to the canvas! Stalinovich rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bonney finish him?! #ROC2#Stalinovich is rocked!
Bonney throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Stalinovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonney throws a hook but Stalinovich avoids it easily.
Stalinovich throwing a counter right hand but Bonney manages to avoid it.
Stalinovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalinovich gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). William H Bonney!
William H Bonney is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking William H Bonney thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1028 Tungsten v Beau
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
Stalinovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
Stalinovich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. River eats them both and turns towards Stalinovich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
Stalinovich takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Stalinovich.
River looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalinovich. That's going to slow River down.
Kollaa River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with an uppercut. Stalinovich saw that one coming.
River cracks Stalinovich with an open hand slap.
Stalinovich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stalinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River connects with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stalinovich defending well as River loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
River misses with a straight right.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.
River staying out of range there.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
River walks into a straight right hand from Stalinovich.
River throws the left hand but Stalinovich avoids the punch easily.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stalinovich.
River scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stalinovich if he has to take too many more of those.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalinovich connects with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
River swings for the body but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Stalinovich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalinovich.
River throws the kick towards the body but Stalinovich avoids it.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovich throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovich.
River catches Stalinovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stalinovich throws a series of punches but River moves out of range. #CL#
Stalinovich has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
A short right from River.
Stalinovich cracks River with a nice body shot.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
River taking a breather.
River tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing River back against the cage. #BC2#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalinovich scores with a decent looking hook.
River shoots in for a takedown but Stalinovich shows good takedown defense.
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from River.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovich throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovich is just out of range.
Stalinovich throws a jab when River was well out of range.#T3#
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
Stalinovich takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovich tries a low kick but River avoids it.
River avoids a kick to the body.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Stalinovich gets caught napping as River dives in and scores a takedown. Stalinovich manages to retain guard.
Stalinovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
River controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Stalinovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalinovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Stalinovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
River trying to control but Stalinovich is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stalinovich looking for subs off his back but River has passed one foot through into half guard.
River trying to control from half guard but Stalinovich is working away.
Stalinovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stalinovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
River just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Stalinovich has River up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich lands a body shot.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River working hard to break the clinch.
River is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stalinovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
River prevents a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from River.
Stalinovich struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stalinovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joseph Stalinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
Stalinovich misses with a body punch.
Stalinovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River prevents a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich prevents a body shot from River.
A short left from Stalinovich. #T1#
Stalinovich lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich letting River take a breather here.
Stalinovich prevents a body shot from River. #BC2#
River manages to break the clinch.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stalinovich finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Stalinovich scores with a nice strike.
Stalinovich thumps River with a low kick.
Stalinovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Stalinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but River is out of range. #CL#
Stalinovich clinches up with River and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
River breaks from the clinch.
Stalinovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.#T2#
Stalinovich throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of River's head.
River throws out a loose jab but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Stalinovich misses.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Stalinovich lands with a straight right. River didn't see that one coming.
Stalinovich misses with a straight right.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalinovich tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stalinovich connects with a single shot there.
River throws a leg kick but Stalinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River is looking to land body kicks.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Stalinovich throws a hook but River blocks it.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Stalinovich's torso.
Stalinovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Stalinovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from River.#TD2#
River bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Stalinovich tries to improve position but can't.
River is looking to take a break and control but Stalinovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River working away.#T4#
Stalinovich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!#SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Stalinovich is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.#SUB#
River is defending against the submission attempts here by Stalinovich.
River wants to sweep but Stalinovich has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Stalinovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stalinovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River throws a hook to the side of Stalinovich's head but Stalinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stalinovich counters with a leg kick.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stalinovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
Stalinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalinovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joseph Stalinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
River tries to land a body kick
and Stalinovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
Stalinovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from River.
Stalinovich throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalinovich.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stalinovich throws a big counter combination but River scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1##CL#
Stalinovich clinches up with River and pushes him back against the cage.
Joseph Stalinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalinovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
River is looking to break free of the clinch but Stalinovich has double underhooks.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
Stalinovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stalinovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
River is working for takedown but Stalinovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joseph Stalinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Stalinovich.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalinovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalinovich can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich keeps control of River as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalinovich gets underhooks to prevent River's takedown attempt.
River has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stalinovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stalinovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stalinovich cracks River with a nice body shot.#T2#
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalinovich misses with a punch to the body.
River lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River working aggressively here. #TD2#
River lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
River trying to control from half guard but Stalinovich is working away.
River throwing shots but Stalinovich is blocking nicely.
Stalinovich wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
River seems to be looking for submissions.
Stalinovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stalinovich looking to control.
River is in close to Stalinovich's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB#
Stalinovich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. River 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 Stalinovich.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stalinovich keeps working.
Stalinovich regains half guard.
Stalinovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but River scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from River there.
Stalinovich wants to get back to full guard.
River looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stalinovich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
River seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
River is working for a kimura but Stalinovich is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stalinovich is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stalinovich is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stalinovich trying to control but River postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalinovich wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stalinovich is defending against the submission attempts here by River.
Stalinovich is trying to maintain the position but River is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joseph Stalinovich did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalinovich.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from River.
Nice cross by River.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich scores with a jab to the head.
Stalinovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stalinovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Stalinovich counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River loads up on a big right hand but Stalinovich slips the punch.#T1#
River throws the kick towards the body but Stalinovich avoids it.
Stalinovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River walks into a straight right hand from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a low kick.
Stalinovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Joseph Stalinovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Stalinovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stalinovich.
River slips a straight right by Stalinovich.
River throws out a loose jab but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River misses with a body shot.
River lands with a nice body punch.
River misses with a takedown attempt - Stalinovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by River.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stalinovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Stalinovich misses with a hook.
Stalinovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Sloppy strikes from Stalinovich. Those never looked like landing.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.
Stalinovich half committed to a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Stalinovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and River counters with a solid body kick.
Stalinovich misses with a straight left.
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from River.
Decent striking displayed by Stalinovich there.
River misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stalinovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joseph Stalinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
Stalinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River throws a body kick that misses
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Stalinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River fails with the takedown
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stalinovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River throws the kick towards the body but Stalinovich avoids it.
Stalinovich throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stalinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stalinovich takes one to the side of the head.
Stalinovich looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick. #CL#
Stalinovich instigates a clinch.
Stalinovich prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
River wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalinovich blocks a body shot from River.
River is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stalinovich is defending well.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Stalinovich scores with a hook to the body.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalinovich lands a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalinovich lands a left hand.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich lands a left hand.
Stalinovich is pressed up against the cage. River has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stalinovich down to the mat. Stalinovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
River looks to throw the jab but Stalinovich is out of range.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich had his way with Kollaa River in that round.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stalinovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stalinovich lands a head shot.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalinovich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of River's head.
Stalinovich looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River throws the left hand but Stalinovich avoids the punch easily.
Stalinovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stalinovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stalinovich with the inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from River.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich lands an overhand right.
Stalinovich misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stalinovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.#T1#
River lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Stalinovich misses.
River scores with a jab. Stalinovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Stalinovich as River shoots in.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
A head kick misses from Stalinovich.
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Stalinovich has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
River is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stalinovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joseph Stalinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
River wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
River working aggressively here.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalinovich is pressed up against the cage. River has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stalinovich down to the mat. Stalinovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
River is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stalinovich lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalinovich. That's going to slow River down.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kollaa River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
A slow jab from Stalinovich misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River blocks a jab.
Stalinovich scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
River misses with a takedown
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stalinovich.#CL#
Stalinovich rushes River and presses him up against the cage.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stalinovich is keeping busy.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River tries to circle away but Stalinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Stalinovich has a couple of punches blocked by River.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River. #T3#
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Stalinovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
River misses with a body punch.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River pushes Stalinovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River blocks an uppercut.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Stalinovich can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing River back against the cage. #TD2#
River gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Stalinovich actively working from the bottom here.
River working over Stalinovich with some ground and pound. Stalinovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
River moves nicely into side control. #T4#
River working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River working the head with strikes.
Stalinovich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked River off and has taken his back!
Stalinovich keeps control of the position as River tries to break free. #SUB#
River showing good submission defense here.
Stalinovich is looking to control River but River is wriggling around and keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Stalinovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stalinovich, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
Joseph Stalinovich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1024 Karim v Tungsten
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#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.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalinovich misses with a jab to the body
letting Sanguinetti counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguinetti moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Stalinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanguinetti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stalinovich scores with a kick to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanguinetti blocks the leg kick.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
Sanguinetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanguinetti can't find room to land a body shot as Stalinovich controls the action.
Stalinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Stalinovich. #T2#
Stalinovich is working Sanguinetti over against the cage.
Sanguinetti blocks a body shot from Stalinovich. #BC2#
Stalinovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanguinetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalinovich throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanguinetti blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a two punch combination.
Stalinovich lands with a nice combination. Sanguinetti backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.#T3#
Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Stalinovich has Sanguinetti up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Stalinovich decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Stalinovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stalinovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Stalinovich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stalinovich wants to sweep here but Sanguinetti controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanguinetti passes Stalinovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stalinovich wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
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#
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich wants to clinch
and Stalinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalinovich throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sanguinetti counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Stalinovich misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanguinetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stalinovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sanguinetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Stalinovich drives through and clinches with Sanguinetti against the cage.
Stalinovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stalinovich scores with a body shot.
Stalinovich swings widly with a right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Stalinovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stalinovich stalks Sanguinetti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanguinetti's face. Sanguinetti staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich is looking to clinch.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.
Stalinovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanguinetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Stalinovich is predictable there
enabling Sanguinetti to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Stalinovich finds it's target.#T3#
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanguinetti blocks a jab.
Stalinovich moves in looking to clinch but Sanguinetti pushes him off.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanguinetti blocks a jab.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stalinovich throws an off balance right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stalinovich thinking.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanguinetti walks away with a smile on his face. Stalinovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanguinetti slips a jab and a cross from Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
That's time! Sanguinetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Sanguinetti walks into a straight right hand from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich lands a leg kick that knocks Sanguinetti off balance momentarily.
Stalinovich misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.#T1#
Stalinovich misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Sanguinetti is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sanguinetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
A low kick from Stalinovich misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich with a jab.#CL2#
Stalinovich clinches up with Sanguinetti and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Sanguinetti lands a shoulder strike.
Sanguinetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguinetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti misses with a body punch.
Stalinovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Stalinovich. #BC#
Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch.
Sanguinetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick there by Stalinovich.#CL2#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Sanguinetti tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing Sanguinetti back against the cage.
Sanguinetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanguinetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Stalinovich. #BC2#
Stalinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovich looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sanguinetti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanguinetti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stalinovich works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Orlando Sanguinetti's cut is getting worse.
Stalinovich swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range. #T4#
Sanguinetti slips a jab from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stalinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguinetti. #CL2#
Stalinovich has Sanguinetti up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanguinetti misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Stalinovich breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##CL2#
Stalinovich clinches up with Sanguinetti and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich throws a head kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stalinovich moves into range and clinches up with Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Sanguinetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanguinetti tries to break free but Stalinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanguinetti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalinovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalinovich gets through Sanguinetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stalinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovich missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovich.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Stalinovich closes the distance but Sanguinetti moves to the side
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Stalinovich misses
enabling Sanguinetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanguinetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Sanguinetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguinetti moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich misses with a body kick.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Stalinovich loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovich misses with a straight left.
Stalinovich throws a head kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sanguinetti blocks the low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Stalinovich tries to land a front kick but Sanguinetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stalinovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalinovich connects with a high kick.
Stalinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanguinetti swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Stalinovich clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Sanguinetti fails to land.
Sanguinetti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalinovich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##CL2#
Stalinovich clinches with his opponent.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanguinetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Sanguinetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Stalinovich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Stalinovich jumps into guard, dragging Sanguinetti to the mat. #SUB2#
Stalinovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stalinovich wants to sweep here but Sanguinetti controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Stalinovich is looking for a triangle but Sanguinetti pushes his legs off easily.
Stalinovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stalinovich trying to control the position.
Stalinovich wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanguinetti checks a low kick from Stalinovich.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Sanguinetti is out of range. #CL2#
Stalinovich closes the distance and clinches.
Stalinovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanguinetti smiles and moves away.
Stalinovich stuns Sanguinetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3##CL2#
Stalinovich forces Sanguinetti back against the cage and clinches.
Sanguinetti tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalinovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanguinetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanguinetti is leaning against Stalinovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Stalinovich tries a body shot but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalinovich is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sanguinetti is leaning against Stalinovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalinovich has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanguinetti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stalinovich can turn it around.
Stalinovich blocks a body shot from Sanguinetti. #T4#
Sanguinetti lands a right hand.
Stalinovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanguinetti won't allow it. #BC#
Sanguinetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Stalinovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich closes the distance but Sanguinetti moves to the side
and Stalinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Stalinovich is rocked!
Stalinovich misses with a right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Orlando Sanguinetti.
Well Stalinovich 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Stalinovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1017 Hawk v Tungsten
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Ahai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stalinovich lands with a hook. Ahai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Azor Ahai has been cut.
Stalinovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Ahai misses its intended target.
Stalinovich checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stalinovichs head.
Stalinovich fails to pull guard.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Stalinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahai backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Stalinovich.
Ahai prevents a body shot from Stalinovich. #T1#
Stalinovich jumps guard but Ahai stands there with Stalinovich around his waist. Stalinovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands an uppercut.
Ahai misses with the head strike.
Ahai misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahai.
A head punch on the inside from Ahai fails to land. #TD#
Stalinovich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stalinovich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ahai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Stalinovich is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ahai frees his head nicely. Oh but Stalinovich has switched to an armbar! Ahai is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joseph Stalinovich!
A very excited looking Joseph Stalinovich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#1013 Aurelius v Glover
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Stalinovich throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy left from Rosa finds it's target.
Rosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovich is just out of range.
Rosa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rosa throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
Rosa misses with a double jab
and Stalinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Henrique Rosa has been cut.
Rosa misses with a low kick.
Rosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rosa throws a push kick but Stalinovich slaps the foot to one side.
Stalinovich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stalinovich looks for the body kick but Rosa saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosa throws out a loose jab but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws out a counter right but Rosa avoids it with no problem.
Stalinovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stalinovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stalinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovich raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Rosa misses with a leg kick
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Stalinovich as he checks the leg kick.
Stalinovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rosa looks to land a left hand but Stalinovich moved out of range nicely.
Stalinovich throws a hook but Rosa avoids it easily.
Rosa throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rosa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stalinovich wants to land a leg kick but Rosa is out of range.
Stalinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rosa.
Rosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Rosa.
Stalinovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Stalinovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rosa doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Rosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henrique Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosa keeps Stalinovich at a distance using the push kick.
Rosa slips a jab and a cross from Stalinovich.
Rosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stalinovich is out of range.
Rosa throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovich moves away and avoids it.
Rosa thuds a left hand into Stalinovich's body.
Stalinovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Stalinovich has Rosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosas head.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land.
Rosa tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing Rosa back against the cage.
Stalinovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rosa's efforts to push away.
Stalinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Rosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3##BC2#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch.
Rosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stalinovich misses with a kick to the body.
As Stalinovich backs away, Rosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice jab there from Rosa.
Stalinovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rosa.
Stalinovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rosa. Rosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Rosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stalinovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Rosa circles away.
Stalinovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Rosa misses with a hook. Stalinovich ducked under it nicely.
Stalinovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.
It seemed like Stalinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosa.
It looked like Rosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stalinovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rosa scores with a kick to the body.
Stalinovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Stalinovich misses its intended target.
Stalinovich jabs Rosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stalinovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Rosa throws a front kick aimed at Stalinovich's knee but Stalinovich avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Rosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Rosa misses
and Stalinovich counters with a low kick, right behind Rosa 's knee.
Rosa is breathing heavily.
Rosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henrique Rosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henrique Rosa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rosa slips a jab from Stalinovich.
Rosa throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Stalinovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rosa throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovich moves away and avoids it.
Rosa lands a nice shot that snaps Stalinovich's head back.
Stalinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Rosa's shoulder, as Rosa tries to avoid the shot.
Rosa moves away from the strike by Stalinovich.
Rosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich looks to land a combination but Rosa avoids it well.
Rosa misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rosa misses with the body kick
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Stalinovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalinovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Rosa breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Rosa lands with a shot to the body.
Rosa throws a body kick that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a nice body kick.
Rosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalinovich.
Rosa misses the body punch
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalinovich with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Stalinovich moves into range and clinches up with Rosa.
Stalinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalinovich lands a right hand.
Rosa tries a body shot but Stalinovich blocks it.
Stalinovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalinovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalinovich scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Rosa is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rosa presses Stalinovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Rosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch.
Rosa walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Stalinovich swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1010 Aurelius v Winfred
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Ahai moves out of range as Stalinovich strikes.
Ahai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stalinovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahai's head.
Ahai blocks the body kick.
It looked like Ahai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stalinovich.
Ahai misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Ahai.
Ahai checks a low kick from Stalinovich.
Ahai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stalinovich throws the left hand but Ahai avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Stalinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai wants to clinch
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Ahai.#T1#
Ahai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalinovich in his tracks.
Ahai defending well as Stalinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stalinovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahai throws out the jab.
Ahai avoids the body shot from Stalinovich.
Ahai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai closes the distance but Stalinovich moves to the side
and Stalinovich counters with a thumping low kick.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Ahai.
Ahai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stalinovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahai looks for the body kick but Stalinovich saw that one coming.
Stalinovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
A head kick by Stalinovich misses
and Ahai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahai throws a body kick that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahai's knee momentarily.
Stalinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stalinovich.
Good leg kick by Ahai.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahai is just out of range.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalinovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich misses with a low kick.
Ahai lands a leg kick that knocks Stalinovich off balance momentarily.
Ahai swings for the body but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Ahai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Ahai blocks the low kick.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Ahai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stalinovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Ahai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stalinovich misses with a low kick as Ahai jumps back.
Stalinovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stalinovich lands a head kick!
Ahai misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Stalinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovich tried to score with a low kick but Ahai checks it.
A big left from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich throws an off balance right hand
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Ahai looks to land a right hand but Stalinovich moved out of range.
Ahai throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Ahai.
Ahai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Ahai is out of range.
Stalinovich misses with a left hand
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich misses with a straight right.
Ahai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalinovich connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Ahai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ahai.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Ahai moves into the clinch.
Stalinovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahai backwards.
Stalinovich tries a body shot but Ahai blocks it.
Stalinovich tries to break free but Ahai pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Azor Ahai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick lands for Stalinovich.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stalinovich. Ahai shrugs it off though.
Ahai checks the leg kick.
Stalinovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stalinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalinovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahai digs a good hook to Stalinovich's body.
Stalinovich scores with a jab.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that Ahai ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahai also avoids with ease.
Ahai lands with a nice body kick.
Ahai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stalinovich's head backwards.
Ahai connects with a leg kick.
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!
Stalinovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stalinovich scrambles back to his feet.
Ahai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Ahai moved away.
A left lands for Ahai.#T1#
Stalinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Ahai's shoulder, as Ahai tries to avoid the shot.
Stalinovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stalinovich wants to slow Ahai down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Ahai as he checks the leg kick.
Ahai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai is looking to clinch but Stalinovich is avoiding it.
Stalinovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stalinovich with a nice cross.
Ahai blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahai.
Ahai tries to land a front kick but Stalinovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.#T2#
Ahai drops his hands momentarily and Stalinovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Ahai.
Ahai connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stalinovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stalinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahai misses with a lunging right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Ahai misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Ahai misses.
Stalinovich connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Ahai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalinovich.
Stalinovich looks to land a right hand but Ahai moved out of range.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a one-two to the body.
Stalinovich checks a leg kick.
Ahai takes a swing at Stalinovich's ribcage but misses.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahai.
A big left from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick from Stalinovich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahai scores with a hook to the body. Stalinovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy body kick from Stalinovich
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stalinovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Ahai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahai. That snapped Stalinovich's head back.
Stalinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stalinovich unleashes a big counter combination but Ahai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahai slips under a jab.
A jab from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stalinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
Ahai misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai tries to close the distance and clinch but Stalinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stalinovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahai counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Stalinovich misses the target.
Ahai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahai misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahai.
Stalinovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai avoids the head kick by Stalinovich.
Ahai connects with a body shot that sends Stalinovich's belly button to the back.
Ahai throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahai can pounce on him.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Stalinovich.
Ahai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
Stalinovich takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Ahai with a jab.
Stalinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahai.
Ahai misses with a hook.
Ahai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalinovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stalinovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Stalinovich.
Ahai misses with a wild body shot.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stalinovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahai tries to clinch there but Stalinovich circles away.
Stalinovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahai. #T2#
Ahai connects with a body shot that sends Stalinovich's belly button to the back.
Ahai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ahai throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stalinovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stalinovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalinovich works Ahai's body with a nice hook.
Stalinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stalinovich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ahai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalinovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stalinovich lunges at Ahai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahai's hand. #T3#
Stalinovich blocks a jab.
Stalinovich misses with a right hand
and Ahai counters with a straight right hand.
Ahai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahai wants to clinch up but Stalinovich keeps it at a distance.
Stalinovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahai lands with a cross.
A low kick from Stalinovich misses
and Ahai counters with a nice leg kick.
Stalinovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalinovich misses with a leg kick
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Stalinovich is rocked!
Stalinovich throws a front kick aimed at Ahai's knee but Ahai avoids it well.
Ahai misses with a looping left.
Ahai connects with a looping right hand.
Stalinovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?
Ahai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahai throws a body kick that misses.
Stalinovich seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Ahai cracks Stalinovich with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ahai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stalinovich to stand back up!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stalinovich takes a step back to recover.
Ahai misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Ahai.
Some bone on bone action there as Stalinovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stalinovich misses with a left hand
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahai wants to land a leg kick but Stalinovich is out of range.
Stalinovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ahai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stalinovich - the referee stops the clock and Ahai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stalinovich. Ahai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalinovich. That's going to slow Ahai down.
Stalinovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahai checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azor Ahai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahai 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#1006 Jack v Joseph
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Stalinovich moved out of range nicely.
Stalinovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sullivan with a body shot.
Stalinovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sullivan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Sullivan misses.
Sullivan throws a body kick that misses.
Sullivan cracks Stalinovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan.
Sullivan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan misses with a lunging right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a straight right hand.
Stalinovich misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Sullivan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sullivan.
Stalinovich moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Stalinovich throws a counter combo.
Stalinovich blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Stalinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot that snaps Sullivan's head back.
Stalinovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sullivan.
Stalinovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sullivan's corner calls for a 1-2. Sullivan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Stalinovich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sullivan connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich misses with a body kick.
Stalinovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sullivan counters with a straight right hand.
Jack Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Stalinovich ducks straight into an uppercut from Sullivan and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Stalinovich manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Stalinovich is rocked!
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Stalinovich.
Sullivan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Stalinovich looking for subs off his back but Sullivan has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Stalinovich tries to roll over but Sullivan keeps him under control.
Sullivan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stalinovich is pressing down on Sullivan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Stalinovich working for a triangle but Sullivan defends it easily. #SUB2#
Stalinovich working for submissions but it's allowed Sullivan to get to half guard. #T4#
Stalinovich is looking to get back to full guard here but Sullivan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Stalinovich tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalinovich is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sullivan connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sullivan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Stalinovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stalinovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stalinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalinovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Sullivan counters with a left and a right that stings Stalinovich.
A lazy body kick from Stalinovich
and Sullivan counters with a thumping low kick.
Sullivan lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Stalinovich blocks a jab.
Sullivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stalinovich avoids a kick to the body.
Sullivan throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan moves to clinch but Stalinovich breaks away
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich checks a low kick from Sullivan.#T2#
Sullivan sizes up Stalinovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sullivan throws a poor cross that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Sullivan as he connects with a hook.
Stalinovich swinging wildly here.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stalinovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sullivan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Sullivan counters with a flying knee that drops Stalinovich!
Stalinovich is still in real trouble! Can Sullivan finish him?
Sullivan content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Stalinovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sullivan passes into half guard.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalinovich can do to turn this around?#T3#
Sullivan is controlling the pace.
Sullivan winds up and cracks Stalinovich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stalinovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalinovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Stalinovich looking for subs from the bottom but Sullivan mounts him!
Stalinovich can't escape the position.
Stalinovich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sullivan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stalinovich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stalinovich gets back to half guard.#T4#
Stalinovich wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Sullivan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stalinovich gets full guard.
Sullivan preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Stalinovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sullivan passes into side control.
Sullivan controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sullivan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Stalinovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sullivan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph Stalinovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan jabs Stalinovich right on the nose. Stalinovich blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick from Sullivan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stalinovich. That did some damage!
Sullivan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stalinovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalinovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sullivan. #T1#
Sullivan looks to throw a body kick
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
Stalinovich looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Sullivan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich wants to slow Sullivan down by chopping away at his legs.
Jack Sullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalinovich scoring well with a low kick there.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sullivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan throws a quick counter head kick but Stalinovich was just out of range.
Stalinovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Sullivan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2##CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Stalinovich back into the cage.#TD2#
Stalinovich jumps guard.
Sullivan is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalinovich is trying to control the position but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalinovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Stalinovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sullivan passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovich wants to improve his position but Sullivan is controlling well. #T3#
Stalinovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Stalinovich is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stalinovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sullivan pulls his head out easily.
Sullivan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stalinovich trying to control but Sullivan postures up.
Stalinovich is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stalinovich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jack Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sullivan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sullivan is looking to advance position but Stalinovich won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sullivan connects with a body shot.
Stalinovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sullivan finds it's way round the side to connect with Stalinovich's head.
A good leg kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalinovich in his tracks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sullivan lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sullivan 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sullivan!
Jack Sullivan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1002 Sullivan v Azor
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Stalinovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lupei.
Lupei digs a good body shot into Stalinovich's ribs.
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Stalinovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei works over Stalinovich's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been informed that Lupei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Lupei gets tackled into the cage by Stalinovich. Stalinovich maintains the clinch. #BC#
Stalinovich breaks from the clinch.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
It looked like Stalinovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovich moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Lupei darts in and clinches Stalinovich up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei tries to pull guard but Stalinovich won't allow it.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Stalinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Stalinovich lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Stalinovich jumps guard. #SUB#
Stalinovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lupei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stalinovich 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.
Stalinovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lupei's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lupei has his foot on Stalinovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stalinovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Lupei is trying to keep Stalinovich in close.
Stalinovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Lupei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lupei keeping moving, preventing Stalinovich from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lupei has an active guard here but Stalinovich has managed to pass into half guard.
Stalinovich trying to control from half guard but Lupei is working away. #SUB#
Stalinovich is looking for a kimura here.
Stalinovich passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stalinovich looking to control but Lupei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Lupei tries to lock up and control but Stalinovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lupei is desperately trying to improve his position but Stalinovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Lupei prevents Stalinovich from taking his back.#SUB#
Stalinovich jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lupei is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lupei and Stalinovich has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stalinovich trying to control the position but Lupei is working away.
Lupei is trying to control Stalinovich's posture but Stalinovich avoids it.
Lupei tries to buck Stalinovich off but Stalinovich is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Stalinovich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stalinovich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lupei manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stalinovich's best efforts.
Lupei wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lupei looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stalinovich passes into side control!#SUB#
Stalinovich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stalinovich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lupei is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stalinovich is looking to take a break and control but Lupei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lupei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stalinovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stalinovich's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Stalinovich 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#
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalinovich slips under a jab from Lupei.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei swings widly with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stalinovich rather than just go for the knockout.
Stalinovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lupei is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lupei works the jab nicely.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
It looked like Stalinovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Stalinovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Lupei has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Stalinovich blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Stalinovich takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Lupei clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Lupei manages to pull guard.
Lupei keeping moving, preventing Stalinovich from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lupei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stalinovich is aware though and is defending well.
Stalinovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lupei can't keep his opponent in guard - Stalinovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalinovich wants to take a breather but Lupei is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupei won't allow Stalinovich to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lupei actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Stalinovich seems content to control.#T2#
Stalinovich is keen to just control but Lupei is a slippery customer.
Joseph Stalinovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.
Stalinovich trying to control from half guard but Lupei is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lupei manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lupei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stalinovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lupei has his foot on Stalinovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stalinovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Stalinovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lupei is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lupei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stalinovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Stalinovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lupei is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Stalinovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lupei can't keep his opponent in guard - Stalinovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stalinovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stalinovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lupei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Lupei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stalinovich pulls his head out easily.
Lupei is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Stalinovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lupei has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lupei is looking to control Stalinovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lupei avoid being mounted?
Stalinovich prevents Lupei from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lupei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stalinovich slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stalinovich tries to land a leg kick but Lupei saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Stalinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Stalinovich walks into a straight right hand from Lupei.
Good exchange - Lupei coming out on top.
Lupei connects with a nice looking jab.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stalinovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Lupei misses. #T1#
Lupei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Stalinovich moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Stalinovich.
A lazy left from Stalinovich finds it's target.#CL#
Stalinovich clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Stalinovich drags the fight down to the ground.
Stalinovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lupei's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lupei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stalinovich is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lupei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stalinovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stalinovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Stalinovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stalinovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Lupei is looking for a triangle but Stalinovich pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Stalinovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lupei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stalinovich has managed to get both his arms back between Lupei's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lupei can't keep his opponent in guard - Stalinovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Stalinovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lupei sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stalinovich wants to take a breather but Lupei is having none of it.
Stalinovich moves into full mount! Lupei won't be happy about that!
Lupei tries to control Stalinovich's body but Stalinovich pushes him off. Lupei squirms to his side and now Stalinovich has his back! #T3#
Lupei trying to control the hands but Stalinovich won't let him. #SUB#
Stalinovich is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lupei tries to break free. #SUB#
Stalinovich sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Lupei taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Stalinovich!
A relieved looking Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#996 Jubei v Hugo
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Tucker throws the left hand but Stalinovich avoids the punch easily.
Stalinovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily.
Stalinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tucker misses the jab.
Stalinovich throws a big counter combination but Tucker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stalinovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tucker.
Nice uppercut there from Tucker.#CL#
Stalinovich drives through and clinches with Tucker against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalinovich has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tucker stuns Stalinovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovich's shoulder, as Stalinovich tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
Stalinovich connects with a right hand. Tucker shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Charles Tucker has been cut.
Stalinovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tucker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tucker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Tucker counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Tucker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Stalinovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovich fails to pull guard.
Tucker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Stalinovich.
I was talking to Stalinovich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Tucker. #BC2#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Stalinovich.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tucker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tucker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Charles Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Tucker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut. Tucker saw that one coming.#T3#
Stalinovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tucker.
Tucker misses the jab.
Stalinovich throwing a counter right hand but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalinovich misses with a looping left.
Tucker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stalinovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tucker.
Tucker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stalinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tucker.
Stalinovich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Tucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tucker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Stalinovich misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Tucker.
Stalinovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Tucker throws out a counter right but Stalinovich avoids it with no problem.
Stalinovich moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Tucker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Tucker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tucker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Stalinovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker misses with a right hand
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tucker misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovich counters with a big head kick but Tucker shrugs it off.
Stalinovich scores with a jab.
Tucker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tucker.
Stalinovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich lands a big head kick that sends Tucker to the canvas! Stalinovich follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
A very excited looking Joseph Stalinovich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#992 Lovanov v Canada
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Stalinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stalinovich. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stalinovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stalinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
A head kick misses from Christ.
Christ takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Jon Christ has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ throws a jab when Stalinovich was well out of range.
Stalinovich misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Stalinovich slips a jab and a cross from Christ.
Stalinovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ lands with an overhand left.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range.
Stalinovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalinovich lands the left hand.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ slips a jab from Stalinovich.#T2#
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stalinovich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stalinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Christ circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stalinovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ fakes the leg kick and cracks Stalinovich in the body.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stalinovich.
Christ looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stalinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up but Christ circles away and keeps his distance.#KD#
Christ lands a big head kick that sends Stalinovich tumbling to the mat! Christ takes a step backwards and waves Stalinovich back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Stalinovich is rocked!
Christ misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stalinovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Christ tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Christ drops Stalinovich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stalinovich looks back up at him and smiles so Christ waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stalinovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him?
Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Stalinovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Christ moves out of range as Stalinovich strikes.#CL2#
Stalinovich clinches.
Stalinovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Christ. #BC#
Christ breaks from the clinch.
Stalinovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Christ circles away.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Stalinovich has closed the distance and engaged Christ in a clinch.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but Christ won't allow it. #T4#
Stalinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christ misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovich is trying to pull guard but Christ has him pressed against the cage.
Christ tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalinovich misses with a body punch.
Stalinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalinovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christ is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stalinovich to keep the fight standing.
Christ is trying to push Stalinovich away but Stalinovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Christ misses with a body punch.
Stalinovich jumps guard but Christ stands there with Stalinovich around his waist. Stalinovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jon Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Stalinovich.
Christ tries a body shot but Stalinovich blocks it. #BC2#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch.
Stalinovich darts in trying to clinch
and Christ makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Christ's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stalinovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christ connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stalinovich scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Stalinovich misses.
Christ tried to counter with a leg kick but Stalinovich avoided it.
Some wild striking there from Christ.
Christ fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Stalinovich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stalinovich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich walks into a straight right hand from Christ.
A telegraphed right hand from Stalinovich misses the target.
Christ is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stalinovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Christ keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christ takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jon Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
Christ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christ there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christ throws a push kick but Stalinovich slaps the foot to one side.
Stalinovich throws a series of punches but Christ moves out of range.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich slips a straight right by Christ.
Stalinovich throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Stalinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalinovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christ makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stalinovich scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Stalinovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalinovich misses with the combination.
Christ throws a head kick that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Stalinovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#Jon Christ's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Stalinovich pushes Christ up against the cage in a clinch.
Christ misses with some punches.
Stalinovich prevents a body shot from Christ.
Still in the clinch, Stalinovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christ fails to pull guard. #TD#
Christ jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stalinovich passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Stalinovich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christ has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Stalinovich is trying to get an arm triangle but Christ is defending well.
Stalinovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Stalinovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Christ, who protects the arm well.
Stalinovich trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ is trying to control Stalinovich's posture but Stalinovich avoids it. #SUB2#
Stalinovich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Christ is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Christ's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice shot lands for Christ.
Stalinovich scores with a hook.
Stalinovich lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Christ.
Christ misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Stalinovich cracks Christ with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stalinovich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Christ to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Stalinovich lands.#ROC2#Christ is rocked!#CUT2#Jon Christ's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stalinovich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalinovich looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Christ is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Stalinovich Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Christ is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joseph Stalinovich!
Our winner, Joseph Stalinovich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#988 Barboza v Lovanov
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Stalinovich misses with a body kick.
Sullivan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sullivan pushes Stalinovich away with a front kick.
Stalinovich misses with a left hand
and Sullivan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sullivan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sullivan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stalinovich on the side of the head.
Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSullivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich with a nice calf kick.
Stalinovich staying out of range there.
Sullivan feints and then cracks Stalinovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stalinovich down. #T1#
A jab from Sullivan finds it's way through Stalinovich's defenses.
Stalinovich moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sullivan sizes up Stalinovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Stalinovich clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Sullivan.
Stalinovich misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Stalinovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalinovich feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sullivan - that will leave a mark!
Sullivan misses with a kick to the body
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Sullivan backs away, Stalinovich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stalinovich takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Stalinovich moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Stalinovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Sullivan.
A frustrated look appears on Stalinovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Stalinovich.
Sullivan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sullivan just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sullivan.
Stalinovich misses with a body punch.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Sullivan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
Stalinovich presses Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Stalinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan lands a body punch.
Sullivan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Stalinovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sullivan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stalinovich's guard. #T4#
Well, if Sullivan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stalinovich is looking to control Sullivan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stalinovich avoid being mounted?
Sullivan wants to stand up but Stalinovich is controlling the position.
Stalinovich tries to get to full guard but Sullivan has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Sullivan.
Sullivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalinovich moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan. Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stalinovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan lands a slapping body shot.
Sullivan with a jab.
Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Stalinovich moved out of range nicely.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Stalinovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sullivan counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Sullivan drops Stalinovich with a big left hand and mounts him. Stalinovich is in big trouble! #ROC2#Stalinovich is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stalinovich is working hard here to advance position.
Sullivan tries to control but Stalinovich wriggling away.
Sullivan content just to control the position here.
Stalinovich tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Sullivan content just to control the position here.
Stalinovich is looking to improve his position but Sullivan isn't that keen on the idea.
Sullivan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sullivan prevents Stalinovich from getting the reversal.
Sullivan controlling his opponent.
Sullivan wants to control the pace but Stalinovich is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sullivan controlling the pace for now.
Stalinovich tries to reverse the position but Sullivan maintains control.
Sullivan controlling the pace for now.
Sullivan is continuing to stall.
Stalinovich regains half guard.#T4#
Stalinovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stalinovich.#SUB#
Stalinovich looking for a guillotine here but Sullivan defends easily.
Stalinovich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sullivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sullivan stays in close to Stalinovich's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stalinovich misses with a hook.
Sullivan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joseph Stalinovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan lands with a hook. Stalinovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sullivan misses the jab.
Stalinovich thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sullivan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sullivan. That's going to slow Stalinovich down.
Stalinovich lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Stalinovich moves out of range.
A left lands for Sullivan.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.#T1#
Stalinovich throws an off balance right hand
and Sullivan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan.
Sullivan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sullivan throws a head kick that Stalinovich semi-blocks.
Oh Stalinovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sullivan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stalinovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stalinovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.
Stalinovich throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Sullivan as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sullivan. Stalinovich shrugs it off though.
A jab from Sullivan finds it's way through Stalinovich's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sullivan.
Stalinovich misses with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Stalinovich ducks right into an uppercut from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses the jab.#T3#
Sullivan missing with a left hand there. Stalinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Sullivan checks it.
Sullivan scores with the left hand. Stalinovich knows he should have avoided that one.
Stalinovich feints and then cracks Sullivan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sullivan down.
Stalinovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stalinovich slips a jab from Sullivan.
As Sullivan backs away, Stalinovich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stalinovich moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jack Sullivan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Stalinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Sullivan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stalinovich blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Stalinovich tried to counter with a leg kick but Sullivan avoided it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sullivan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sullivan 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sullivan!
A very excited looking Jack Sullivan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#984 Joosep v Sullivan
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Stalinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raczynski swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Stalinovich closes the distance and clinches.
Stalinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raczynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Raczynski leaning against his opponent.
Raczynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalinovich has had enough of the clinch but Raczynski keeps him there for the moment.
Raczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovich controls his hands.
Raczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raczynskis head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raczynski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stalinovich up against the cage.
Raczynski lands an elbow that stopped Stalinovich in his tracks for a moment.
Stalinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Stalinovich pulls guard effortlessly.
Stalinovich is trying to keep Raczynski in close.
Raczynski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Stalinovich looking for a guillotine here but Raczynski defends easily. #SUB2#
Stalinovich looking for a triangle here. Raczynski is fighting it but it looks tight! Stalinovich pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Raczynski is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joseph Stalinovich!
A very excited looking Joseph Stalinovich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#981 Joosep v Rosa
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Ahai is looking to land body kicks.
Stalinovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahai's hands.
Ahai cracks Stalinovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stalinovich throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Ahai closes the distance and clinches.
Ahai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahai lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Stalinovich drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Stalinovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahai defends well.#SUB2#
Stalinovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stalinovich being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Stalinovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stalinovich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ahai escapes and throws Stalinovich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stalinovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stalinovich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ahai trying to control but Stalinovich postures up.
Stalinovich uses his free foot to push down on Ahai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ahai.
Ahai is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Stalinovich is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ahai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ahai!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahai controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB2#
Stalinovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahai defends well.
Ahai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stalinovich wants to control the position but Ahai says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stalinovich wants to improve his position but Ahai is controlling well.
Stalinovich has a hand on Ahai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ahai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stalinovich tries to lock up and control but Ahai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ahai controlling his opponent. #T4#
Ahai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stalinovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahai has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahai controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahai wants to control the pace but Stalinovich is squirming around nicely.
Stalinovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahai has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azor Ahai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ahai throws a big shot that misses.
Ahai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalinovich can do to turn this around?
Ahai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stalinovich is able to avoid easily.
Ahai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stalinovich momentarily.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Ahai moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch.
Ahai tries to score with a low kick but Stalinovich moves his leg out of the way.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahai counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stalinovich tries to clinch
and Ahai counters with an outside leg kick.
Stalinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalinovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1##CL2#
Stalinovich forces Ahai back against the cage and clinches.
Ahai slows down the pace here.
Ahai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but Ahai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahai lands a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Stalinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ahai blocks a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahai smiles and moves away.
Stalinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalinovich in his tracks.
Stalinovich throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azor Ahai is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalinovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Stalinovich takes a swing at Ahai's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahai misses with a head kick.
Stalinovich misses with a hook. Ahai ducked under it nicely.
Stalinovich blocks a leg kick.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahai counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahai wants to land a leg kick but Stalinovich is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Stalinovich as he connects with a hook.
Stalinovich misses with the combination.
Ahai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahai.#T3#
Ahai throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich keeps Ahai at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Ahai drives through and clinches with Stalinovich against the cage.
Ahai working aggressively here.
Ahai struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovich controls his hands.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but Ahai holds him up against the cage and eventually Stalinovich drops back down to his feet.
Azor Ahai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Stalinovich.
A short uppercut from Ahai.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich fails to pull guard.
Stalinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Ahai wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahai.
A shot in the inside from Ahai.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but Ahai holds him up against the cage and eventually Stalinovich drops back down to his feet.
Stalinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahai's elbow.
Ahai lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stalinovich.
Stalinovich is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahai trying to control the position but instead, Stalinovich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ahai into the cage.
Ahai misses with a body punch.
Ahai throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Stalinovich jumps guard and drags Ahai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azor Ahai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph Stalinovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahai.
Ahai looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovich is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahai.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stalinovich's knee momentarily.
Ahai misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Stalinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahai misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Ahai misses #KD2#
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp one two that drops Ahai! Stalinovich thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ahai to his feet! Ahai is in big trouble!
Stalinovich loads up on a big right hand but Ahai slips the punch.
Ahai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich misses with a hook. Ahai ducked under it nicely.
Ahai tries to clinch but Stalinovich is having none of it.
Stalinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahai.#T1#
Stalinovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahai throws a quick counter head kick but Stalinovich was just out of range.
Stalinovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahai circles away.
Ahai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stalinovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stalinovich tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Ahai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalinovich misses with a body kick.
Stalinovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stalinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahai checks a leg kick.
Ahai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stalinovich just manages to avoid it.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick which misses Ahai's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahai tries to avoid it. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Ahai has knocked Stalinovich down with a huge combo! Ahai steps away and waves a wobbly Stalinovich back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Stalinovich is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ahai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahai lands a right hook to the body.
Stalinovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai counters with a nice kick to the body.
Azor Ahai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ahai lands a body shot.
Ahai is looking to slow Stalinovich down with leg kicks.
Ahai stuns Stalinovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahai cracks a nice hook into Stalinovich's ribs.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovich misses with a body punch
and Ahai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stalinovich drops his hands momentarily and Ahai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
Ahai clobbers Stalinovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich misses with a hook
and Ahai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Stalinovich misses
and Ahai counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahai connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Stalinovich misses
and Ahai counters with a body kick.
Stalinovich misses with a jab to the body
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Ahai lands a nice hook to Stalinovich's body. Stalinovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahai throws a head kick that Stalinovich semi-blocks.
Stalinovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stalinovich throws a lazy right hand but Ahai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahai.
Stalinovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stalinovich lands a really nice looking cross but Ahai seems unphased.
Ahai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahai cracks Stalinovich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
Ahai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Stalinovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich wants to land a leg kick but Ahai is out of range.
Stalinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich thows a leg kick but Ahai checks it
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Ahai scoring well with a low kick there.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stalinovich throws a hook but Ahai avoids it easily.
Stalinovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai lands a really nice looking cross but Stalinovich seems unphased.
Ahai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stalinovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azor Ahai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahai 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azor Ahai!
Azor Ahai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Dinapoli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stalinovich momentarily.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that Stalinovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stalinovich also avoids with ease.
Dinapoli scores with a nice right hand.
Stalinovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dinapoli throws a front kick aimed at Stalinovich's knee but Stalinovich avoids it well.
Stalinovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovich.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Stalinovich slips the punch.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Dinapoli connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses.
Dinapoli thuds a left hand into Stalinovich's body.
Dinapoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dinapoli thumps Stalinovich with a low kick.#KD2#
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that sends Stalinovich crashing to the mat! Dinapoli stays standing though and waves Stalinovich back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich lands a jab to Dinapoli's midsection.#T2#
Stalinovich walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dinapoli swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Dinapoli!
A victorious Joe Dinapoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C142: Kahn vs. Stalinovich 2
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#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.
Stalinovich tries to clinch there but Kahn circles away. #CL#
Kahn pushes Stalinovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Stalinovich.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn.
Stalinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalinovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalinovich misses with a body punch.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kahn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalinovich jumps guard but Kahn stands there with Stalinovich around his waist. Stalinovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalinovich's elbow.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovich.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovich tries to break free but Kahn pushes him back against the cage.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but Kahn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mohammed Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Stalinovich.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovich controls his hands.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich misses with a body punch.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Kahn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Stalinovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been informed that Stalinovich has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stalinovich with a nice calf kick.
Kahn thows a leg kick but Stalinovich checks it
and Stalinovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahn's knee momentarily.
Stalinovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kahn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stalinovich really felt that one!
Kahn jabs Stalinovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stalinovich looks winded!#T3##KD#
Kahn sends Stalinovich crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kahn is motioning to the referee to let Stalinovich up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Joseph Stalinovich has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kahn - that will leave a mark!
Kahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stalinovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stalinovich walks into a straight right hand from Kahn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn throws a wild body kick that Stalinovich sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Stalinovich misses.#T4#
Stalinovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kahn tried to score with a low kick but Stalinovich checks it.
Stalinovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up.
Kahn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stalinovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kahn throws a counter high kick but Stalinovich was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kahn misses with the body kick
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Kahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Stalinovich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stalinovich tries to work over Kahn's front leg with a kick but Kahn checks it. #CUT2#It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
Kahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.
Mohammed Kahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. Stalinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stalinovich misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Kahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalinovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Kahn throws a low kick but Stalinovich moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Stalinovich misses.
Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich throws a sloppy head kick
and Kahn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That kick from Kahn tenderised Stalinovich's leg. Stalinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Stalinovich throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Stalinovich throws out a leg kick but Kahn moves out of range and Stalinovich only half commits.
Kahn misses with a hook
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Kahn drops Stalinovich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stalinovich looks back up at him and smiles so Kahn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Stalinovich is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Kahn thuds his shin into the meat of Stalinovich's side.
Stalinovich is breathing heavily.
Kahn motions for Stalinovich to come forward. Kahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn lands a nice hook to Stalinovich's body. Stalinovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.
Stalinovich flicks out a counter leg kick but Kahn steps away.
Good work by Stalinovich as he checks the leg kick.
Stalinovich is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Stalinovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Stalinovich is predictable there
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich is looking to clinch but Kahn is avoiding it.
Stalinovich misses with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a huge left! Stalinovich is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kahn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stalinovich from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kahn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Mohammed Kahn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C138: Bong vs. Kilgore
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#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.
Capellio missing with a left hand there. Stalinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capellio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stalinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Capellio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stalinovich moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich throwing a counter right hand but Capellio manages to avoid it.
Capellio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Stalinovich looks to land a combination. Capellio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stalinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Capellio.
Stalinovich throws a series of punches but Capellio moves out of range.
Stalinovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Capellio! But no joy.
Stalinovich looks to land a combination but Capellio avoids it well.
Capellio moves away from the strike by Stalinovich.
Capellio looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Stalinovich is looking to land body kicks.
Capellio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stalinovich tries to land a front kick but Capellio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stalinovich lands a body shot.
A combination from Stalinovich does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalinovich looks to land a right hand but Capellio moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A slow jab from Stalinovich misses its intended target.
Capellio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stalinovich throws a shot from downtown. Capellio moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Capellio! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalinovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Capellio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#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.
A right hook to the body lands for Capellio.
Nice body punch from Capellio.
Stalinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capellio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Capellio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Capellio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capellio tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Stalinovich cracks Capellio with a nice body shot.
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capellio digs a right hand into Stalinovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stalinovich's gas tank.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Capellio tries a body shot but Stalinovich blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Capellio. #BC#
Stalinovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Capellio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Stalinovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by Capellio.
It looked like Stalinovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Capellio.
A telegraphed right hand from Capellio misses the target.
Stalinovich thinks about countering with a body kick.
Capellio catches Stalinovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Stalinovich misses
and Capellio counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Stalinovich tries to bum rush Capellio with a series of wild strikes but Capellio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Capellio! But no joy.
Stalinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capellio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinovich throws a shot from downtown. Capellio moves away and avoids it.
Capellio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stalinovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Capellio counters with a nice uppercut.
Capellio misses with a hook
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Stalinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Capellio.
Stalinovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stalinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Capellio throws a big counter head kick but Stalinovich avoids it with no problem.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut. Capellio saw that one coming.
Stalinovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Capellio to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Capellio.#T3#
Capellio keeps the fight on the outside.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
Capellio shapes to counter with a head kick.
Capellio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Capellio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capellio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4##KD2#
Capellio cracks Stalinovich with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Capellio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stalinovich to stand back up!#ROC2#Stalinovich is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capellio misses with a left hand
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Capellio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stalinovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Capellio looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano Capellio 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Capellio.
Stalinovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stalinovich lands with a right hand.
Stalinovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stalinovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Capellio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Capellio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalinovich can pounce on him. #T1##KD#
Stalinovich lands a big head kick that sends Capellio tumbling to the mat! Stalinovich takes a step backwards and waves Capellio back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Capellio is rocked!
Capellio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Capellio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stalinovich missing with a left hand there. Capellio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capellio looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stalinovich thows a body kick. Capellio tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Stalinovich throws a hook to the side of Capellio's head but Capellio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capellio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!#CL#
Stalinovich clinches up against the cage.
Stalinovich fails to pull guard. #BC#
Stalinovich manages to break the clinch.
Stalinovich clobbers Capellio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stalinovich. Capellio does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Stalinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Stalinovich throws a series of punches but Capellio avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
A head kick by Stalinovich misses
and Capellio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalinovich throws out a loose jab but Capellio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joseph Stalinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Capellio misses with a looping left.
Stalinovich throwing a counter right hand but Capellio manages to avoid it.#T4#
Capellio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stalinovich looks to land a body kick but Capellio moved away.
Stalinovich misses with a jab to the body
and Capellio counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Capellio.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Stalinovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stalinovich 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C132: Akinwande vs. Okongwu
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Stalinovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tofail has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab lands there for Tofail.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.
As Tofail looks to move away, Stalinovich throws a big counter combo but Tofail just gets out of the way.
Tofail keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stalinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tofail lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stalinovich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tofail.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tofail.
Tofail misses the shot to the body.
As Tofail looks to move away, Stalinovich throws a big counter combo but Tofail just gets out of the way.#T1#
Tofail misses with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Tofail throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tofail keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tofail tries to score with a low kick but Stalinovich moves his leg out of the way.
Stalinovich loads up on a big right hand but Tofail slips the punch.
Stalinovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tofail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tofail tries to land a leg kick but Stalinovich saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Nice body kick from Stalinovich.
Tofail gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tofail raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tofail throws a low kick, looking for Stalinovich's leg but Stalinovich calmly moves out of range.
Stalinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tofail just manages to avoid it.
Tofail displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Joseph Stalinovich has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Stalinovich rushes Tofail and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Tofail breaks from the clinch.
Stalinovich misses with a body punch
and Tofail makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Tofail swings widly with a right hand
letting Stalinovich counter with a right hand.
Tofail throws a body punch but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Stalinovich ducks right into an uppercut from Tofail.
Tofail swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tobig Tofail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovich wants to clinch up but Tofail keeps it at a distance.
Tofail replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stalinovich blocks it well.
Tofail swings widly with a right hand
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Stalinovich closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC2#
Tofail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalinovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tofail.
A quick step to the side and Stalinovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Tofail.
Stalinovich moves in looking to clinch but Tofail pushes him off.
Stalinovich connects with a jab.
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!
Tofail takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Tofail is rocked!
Stalinovich feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Tofail collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joseph Stalinovich!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Stalinovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C128: Mumu vs. White
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Capellio keeps the fight on the outside.
Capellio counters with a body kick.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Capellio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Stalinovich backs off Capellio throws a huge counter combo but Stalinovich manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Capellio.
Capellio slips under a jab from Stalinovich.
Capellio throws a wild body kick that Stalinovich sees coming a mile off.
Stalinovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stalinovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Capellio.#T1#
Capellio ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
Capellio throws out a counter right but Stalinovich avoids it with no problem.
Capellio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovich.
The fighters circling - Capellio throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Stalinovich moves into range and clinches up with Capellio.
Capellio blocks an uppercut.
Capellio tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Stalinovich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Capellio lands with a right to the head.
Stalinovich misses with some punches. #BC#
Stalinovich manages to break the clinch.
Stalinovich stalks Capellio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Capellio's face. Capellio staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Stalinovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Capellio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Capellio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stalinovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Capellio to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Capellio is looking to score with low kicks.
Stalinovich lands with an overhand left.
Stalinovich throws a series of punches but Capellio moves out of range.
Capellio avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Capellio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Nice shot by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich jabs Capellio right on the nose. Capellio blinks but takes it well.
Capellio moves away from the strike by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a hook
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Capellio avoids the body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses.
Capellio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich 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#
Stalinovich looks to clinch
enabling Capellio to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut
and Capellio counters with a left and a right... And another left! Stalinovich is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabiano Capellio!

Event: C123: Kahn vs. Capiello
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Stalinovich misses with a looping right.
Mfer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Stalinovich moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
Mfer throws a head kick but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Mfer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stalinovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mfer stalks Stalinovich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stalinovich's face. Stalinovich staggers backwards, shaken.
Stalinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Stalinovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
Mfer trying to land knees to the body.
Mfer tries a body shot but Stalinovich blocks it.
Mfer throws an elbow but it misses.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich presses Mfer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mfer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stalinovich's brow.
Stalinovich managing to block the knees to the body from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a body punch. #BC#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mfer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mfer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.
Stalinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovich sizes up Mfer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mfer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Mfer. #T2#
Mfer moves forwards but Stalinovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Stalinovich clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stalinovich.
Mfer missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mfer throws an elbow but misses.
Stalinovich is working Mfer over against the cage.#BC#
Stalinovich manages to break the clinch.
Mfer tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalinovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Mfer tries to keep at a distance but Stalinovich has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Stalinovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mfer throws an elbow but misses.
Stalinovich scores with a hook to the body.
Mfer looks winded!
A short right from Stalinovich on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Stalinovich.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Stalinovich avoids the elbow strike from Mfer, against the cage.
Stalinovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stalinovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stalinovich is defending well for now.
Stalinovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich lands a shot to the body.
Stalinovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer moves out of range as Stalinovich strikes.
Stalinovich lands an overhand right.#T4##KD#
Stalinovich sends Mfer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stalinovich is motioning to the referee to let Mfer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Mfer is rocked!#CL#
Stalinovich rushes Mfer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovich finish him?
Stalinovich is leaning against Mfer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mfer seems to have recovered his senses.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich cracks Mfer with a nice body shot.#BC#
Stalinovich breaks from the clinch.
Mfer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stalinovich.
Mfer misses with the combination.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer throws a head kick but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Stalinovich scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
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#
Stalinovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mfer throws a right and a left that Stalinovich avoids nicely.
Mfer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Stalinovich has closed the distance and engaged Mfer in a clinch.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands a nice knee to the body.
Stalinovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich avoids the elbow strike from Mfer, against the cage.
Stalinovich avoids the elbow strike from Mfer, against the cage.
Stalinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Stalinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Stalinovich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stalinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mfer tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalinovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Stalinovich on the inside. #T1#
Mfer cracks Stalinovich with a nice body shot.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Stalinovich blocks an uppercut.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Stalinovich drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Mfer is fighting to break Stalinovich's control of his arms but Stalinovich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mfer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Stalinovich looking for a guillotine here but Mfer defends easily. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stalinovich looking for a guillotine here but Mfer defends easily. #T2##SUB#
Mfer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mfer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalinovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stalinovich working a defensive guard here.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Stalinovich is keeping the position.
Stalinovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Stalinovich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mfer uses it to pass to side control.
Stalinovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stalinovich is working hard here to advance position.
Mfer is staying tight to Stalinovich's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Mfer trying to control the action but Stalinovich is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stalinovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stalinovich struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mfer throws a head kick but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Joseph Stalinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovich tries to land a front kick but Mfer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mfer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bull Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
That's time! Stalinovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mfer scores with a three punch combo!
Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Mfer.
It looked like Stalinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Stalinovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovich misses with a double jab. #T1#
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick
and Stalinovich counters with a good low kick that Mfer was not able to check.
Mfer works Stalinovich's body with a nice hook.
Stalinovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stalinovich slips a jab and a cross from Mfer.
Stalinovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stalinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stalinovich.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stalinovich.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalinovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Mfer misses with a hook
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer throws a series of punches but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Mfer misses with a double jab
and Stalinovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mfer thinking.
Mfer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stalinovich cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
Stalinovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Mfer. #T3#
Stalinovich lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Mfer - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Stalinovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Stalinovich!
A relieved looking Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C119: Kahn vs. Blazej
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Stalinovich defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Sullivan lands.
Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
Sullivan throws a poor cross that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a leg kick.
Sullivan throws a wild body kick that Stalinovich sees coming a mile off.
Sullivan throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sullivan! Stalinovich lets Sullivan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Stalinovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sullivan is able to avoid easily.
Sullivan scores with a push kick.
Stalinovich tries to move into range but Sullivan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stalinovich lands a brutal head kick. Sullivan looks out on his feet and Stalinovich throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Joseph Stalinovich!
Our winner, Joseph Stalinovich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C115: Murhaa vs. Owens
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.
Kowalski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kowalski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kowalski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kowalski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalinovich shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kowalski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stalinovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalinovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalski.
Stalinovich can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalski controls the action.
Stalinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalinovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalinovich is trying to pull guard but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Kowalski has Stalinovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stalinovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kowalski misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Stalinovich breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Stalinovich misses its intended target.
Kowalski lands a jab to the head.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Stalinovich has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kowalski scores with a body shot. #CL#
Kowalski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalinovich gets through Kowalski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski throws a punch but it's blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich pushes Kowalski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Stalinovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kowalski throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalinovich takes one to the chin there.
Stalinovich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kowalski. That one must have hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kowalski.
Stalinovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kowalski looks to land a body kick but Stalinovich moved away.#T3#
Kowalski misses with a looping left.
Stalinovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalski with a body shot.
Stalinovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski misses with a hook.
Kowalski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stalinovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalski in his tracks.
Kowalski lands a really nice looking cross but Stalinovich seems unphased.
Kowalski misses with a hook. Stalinovich ducked under it nicely.
Stalinovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kowalski's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski lands a glancing blow to the side of Stalinovich's head.#T4#
Stalinovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Kowalski throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Stalinovich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stalinovich slips a jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski scores with the left hand. Stalinovich knows he should have avoided that one.
Stalinovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Stalinovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalinovich fails to pull guard.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Kowalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Kowalski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kowalski swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalinovich.
A big right from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich connects with the punch.
Kowalski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalinovich.
Stalinovich feints with a jab and clips Kowalski right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kowalski is sent crashing into the canvas and Stalinovich leaps in for the kill! Kowalski tries to get to his feet but Stalinovich is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kowalski is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
Our winner, Joseph Stalinovich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C110: Joteel vs. Al Balushi
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#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.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
As Jones looks to move away, Stalinovich throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovich throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it.
Jeremy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Stalinovich pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stalinovich.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Stalinovich.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Stalinovich's head.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Stalinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Stalinovich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stalinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalinovich can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalinovich lands a left hand.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Stalinovich prevents a body shot from Jones. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws a push kick but Stalinovich slaps the foot to one side.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
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!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Stalinovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
Jones tries to work over Stalinovich's front leg with a kick but Stalinovich checks it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalinovich.
A counter left hand to the body from Stalinovich misses its target.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovich.
It looked like Stalinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
Stalinovich lands a jab to the head.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
It looked like Stalinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stalinovich closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stalinovich's knee momentarily.#T4#
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Stalinovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Stalinovich has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalinovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones lands a right 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!
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalinovich's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stalinovich throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stalinovich counter with a right hand.
Jones catches Stalinovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stalinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stalinovich checks the leg kick.#T1#
Stalinovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich moves away from the strike by Jones.
Stalinovich half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a combination. Stalinovich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Stalinovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jeremy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Stalinovich.
A big right from Jones misses.
As Jones looks to move away, Stalinovich throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovich's shoulder, as Stalinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stalinovich throws a counter high kick but Jones was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Stalinovich slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Stalinovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Stalinovich sees coming a mile off.
Stalinovich defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Stalinovich misses.
A solid body kick from Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Stalinovich. Beautiful body shot.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalinovich.
A combination from Stalinovich does no damage.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovich closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Jones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones avoids the head kick by Stalinovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeremy Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones misses with a low kick as Stalinovich jumps back.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph Stalinovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalinovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stalinovich.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Stalinovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Stalinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Stalinovich appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Stalinovich tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Stalinovich saw that one coming.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Stalinovich's head back. #T2#
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Stalinovich in the body.
Stalinovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Stalinovich's head.
Jones connects with a right hand. Stalinovich shakes it off.
Jones misses with a hook. Stalinovich ducked under it nicely.
As Jones looks to move away, Stalinovich throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
Jones throws a push kick but Stalinovich slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Stalinovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stalinovich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Stalinovich misses with a double jab
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Stalinovich lands a body shot.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jeremy Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones throws a body punch but Stalinovich moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones lands a jab.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C105: Kahn vs. Stalinovich
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Kahn slips under a jab.
Kahn throws a big counter combination but Stalinovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kahn scores with a punch to the head.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovich.
Kahn scores with a one two! Stalinovich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich with the inside leg kick.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kahn cracks Stalinovich with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kahn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stalinovich to stand back up!#T1#
Jab, jab by Stalinovich - just one landing. #CL2#
Stalinovich clinches.
Stalinovich blocking some punches.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but Kahn won't allow it.
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stalinovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stalinovich! But no joy.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Stalinovich is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stalinovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalinovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Kahn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stalinovich takes a step back to recover.
Stalinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kahn's sensitive parts.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn misses with a kick to the body
and Stalinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Kahn.#CL2#
Stalinovich darts in and clinches Kahn up against the cage.#T3#
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalinovich.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stalinovich.
Kahn misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Stalinovich manages to break the clinch.
Stalinovich falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stalinovich misses with the combination. #T4#
Stalinovich tries to clinch up but Kahn circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kahn blocks a jab.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.#CL2#
Stalinovich closes the distance and pushes Kahn back into the cage.
Stalinovich blocks an uppercut.
Kahn lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land.
Stalinovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
Stalinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn is leaning against Stalinovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Kahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Stalinovich misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stalinovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kahn on the side of the head.
Stalinovich is looking to clinch.
Kahn throws a low kick but Stalinovich moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Stalinovich does no damage.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stalinovich moves away from the strike by Kahn.
Stalinovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stalinovich moves to clinch but Kahn breaks away
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Stalinovich pushes Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2##BC2#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick by Stalinovich misses #KD#
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stalinovich! Kahn lets Stalinovich back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Kahn misses.
Stalinovich tries a quick counter leg kick but Kahn is wise to it.
Stalinovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn.
Stalinovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stalinovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.#T3#
Stalinovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kahn's head.#CUT2#Mohammed Kahn's cut is getting worse.
Kahn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kahn misses with a looping right.
Kahn throws a hook but Stalinovich blocks it.
Stalinovich replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kahn blocks it well.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch.#T4#
Stalinovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
Stalinovich prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich takes a shot to the head.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalinovich is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Stalinovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Stalinovich is trying to force a seperation but Kahn has the dominant position.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovich controls his hands.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Kahn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
Stalinovich throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stalinovich! Kahn lets Stalinovich back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Stalinovich is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Joseph Stalinovich has been cut.
Stalinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stalinovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Kahn moves away from the strike by Stalinovich.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stalinovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Kahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalinovich can do to turn this around?
Stalinovich swings widly with a right hand
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Kahn lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Kahn cracks Stalinovich with a hook to the temple - Stalinovich is on wobbly legs here! Kahn swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stalinovich falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kahn wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Mohammed Kahn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 156 | Stalinovich vs Stark
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Stalinovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stark blocks a jab.
Stalinovich sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Stalinovich avoids it this time.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stalinovich defending well though.
Stalinovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stark trying to mount his opponent but Stalinovich defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Stark has control of Stalinovich's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stalinovich regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stark working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Stalinovich slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalinovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stalinovich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Stalinovich is keeping the position.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stalinovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark trying to move into half guard but instead Stalinovich has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Stalinovich wants to stand but Stark is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Stark is looking for a triangle here but Stalinovich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Stark tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Stark tries to buck Stalinovich off but Stalinovich is having none of it.
Stark tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Stark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Stalinovich has control of the leg.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stark is looking to sweep but instead, Stalinovich has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stalinovich pulls his head out easily.
Stark tries to roll over but Stalinovich keeps him under control.
Stark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stalinovich 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 Stark.
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Stalinovich gets to mount! Stark was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Stark will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stalinovich tries to score with a low kick but Stark moves his leg out of the way.
Stark tries for a takedown but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Stalinovich moves into range and clinches up with Stark.
Stalinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
A short right from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stark prevents a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark tries to circle away but Stalinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Stark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stalinovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joseph Stalinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is trying to drag Stalinovich to the mat but Stalinovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stark fails to pull guard.
Stark takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Stark gets control of Stalinovich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Stark keeping moving, preventing Stalinovich from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stalinovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stalinovich has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Stark throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stalinovich uses it to pass to side control.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Stalinovich wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark regains half guard.
Stalinovich not doing much here. #T2#
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Tony Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stalinovich trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it. #SUB2#
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Stalinovich content to control rather than advance.
Stalinovich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stark has given up his back. Will we see Stalinovich going for some submissions?
Stark is trying to break free. #T4#
Stark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stark prevents Stalinovich from getting a body triangle.
Stalinovich has the hooks in. Stark is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stalinovich has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stark has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stark can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich dominated that second round.
That's time! Stalinovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Stark tries to clinch but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Stalinovich counters with a good low kick that Stark was not able to check.
Joseph Stalinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.#CL#
Stalinovich clinches with his opponent.
Stalinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Stalinovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Stalinovich tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stalinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Stark counters with a shoot takedown. Stalinovich fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stalinovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has Stalinovich in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stark working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stalinovich has passed into half guard! #T2#
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stark has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Stalinovich escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Stalinovich!
Stark looking for a sweep but Stalinovich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stark has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #T3##SUB#
Stark is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Stalinovich has locked on a rear naked choke here! Stark is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Stalinovich!
A relieved looking Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 153 | Bangin vs Poli V
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Good leg kick by Rivera.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
Stalinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stalinovich misses with the combination.
Stalinovich defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rivera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stalinovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivera swings widly with a right hand
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
A little jabbing left from Stalinovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Stalinovich moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivera as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Stalinovich forces Rivera back against the cage and clinches.
Stalinovich can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivera scores with a shot to the side of Stalinovich's head.
Stalinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Stalinovich has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Stalinovich crashing down! Stalinovich tries to stagger back to his feet but Rivera just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Stalinovich asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Rivera!
Our winner, Malcolm Rivera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Light Heavyweight SF
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Stalinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalinovich.
Stalinovich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stalinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Lõhmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Stalinovich is out of range.
Lõhmus stuns Stalinovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stalinovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovich.
Lõhmus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Lõhmus cracks Stalinovich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Stalinovich.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lõhmus! But no joy.
Stalinovich staying out of range there.
Stalinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalinovich's sensitive parts.
Stalinovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Stalinovich slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus connects with a jab.
Stalinovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Stalinovich. That snapped Lõhmus's head back.
Lõhmus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stalinovich on the side of the head.#T2#
Stalinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Stalinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovich.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stalinovich scores with a head kick. Lõhmus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Joosep Lõhmus has been cut.
Stalinovich moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lõhmus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stalinovich avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Stalinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Stalinovich misses its target.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Lõhmus finds it's target.#T3#
Lõhmus slips a jab and a cross from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich blocks a leg kick.
Stalinovich moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Stalinovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovich.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looks to throw a body kick
and Stalinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lõhmus connects with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich jabs Lõhmus right on the nose. Lõhmus blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Lõhmus swings widly with a right hand
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stalinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Stalinovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus works Stalinovich's body with a nice hook.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Stalinovich's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Stalinovich darts in and clinches Lõhmus up against the cage.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
Lõhmus prevents a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Lõhmus can't find room to land a body shot as Stalinovich controls the action.
Lõhmus takes a shot to the head.
Stalinovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lõhmus smiles and moves away.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Stalinovich was well out of range.
Stalinovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lõhmus misses with a hook to the body
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stalinovich counter with a right hand.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lõhmus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stalinovich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stalinovich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Stalinovich loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
Lõhmus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lõhmus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stalinovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lõhmus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.
Stalinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovich.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalinovich.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lõhmus! But no joy.
Lõhmus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Lõhmus cracks Stalinovich with an open hand slap.
Stalinovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Lõhmus circles away.
Lõhmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lõhmus lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but Stalinovich saw it coming and moves away.
Stalinovich takes one to the chin there.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Lõhmus misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lõhmus misses with a head kick. #T3#
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lõhmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stalinovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Stalinovich rushes Lõhmus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stalinovich. That did some damage!
Lõhmus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lõhmus. That's going to slow Stalinovich down.
Stalinovich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot that sends Stalinovich's belly button to the back.
Stalinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Lõhmus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lõhmus moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Lõhmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Stalinovich avoids the punch easily.
Stalinovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lõhmus misses the body punch
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalinovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stalinovich throws a big counter combination but Lõhmus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice jab there from Stalinovich.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovich moves away and avoids it.
Stalinovich appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Stalinovich throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Joseph Stalinovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Stalinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Stalinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Stalinovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Stalinovich slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus works the jab nicely.
Stalinovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Lõhmus staying out of range there.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lõhmus lands a nice hook to Stalinovich's body. Stalinovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lõhmus is looking to land body kicks.
Lõhmus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStalinovich.
Lõhmus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot that snaps Stalinovich's head back.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Stalinovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stalinovich down.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Lõhmus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stalinovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Stalinovich counters with a head kick that drops Lõhmus to the mat! Lõhmus scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Lõhmus is rocked!
Stalinovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Lõhmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lõhmus is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovich finish him?
Nice defenses there by Stalinovich.
Lõhmus seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lõhmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stalinovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stalinovich staying out of range there.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Stalinovich.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stalinovich blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
Stalinovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lõhmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body. Stalinovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stalinovich slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalinovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stalinovich defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
Stalinovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Stalinovich's body.
Lõhmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lõhmus throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Lõhmus throws a poor cross that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a nice body shot.
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lõhmus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
It looked like Stalinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stalinovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lõhmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Stalinovich's head.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lõhmus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Joosep Lõhmus!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Joosep Lõhmus!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Joosep Lõhmus!

Joosep Lõhmus wins by unanimous decision!
Joosep Lõhmus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Light Heavyweight QF
Date: Apr 07, 2022

#R1#
Okafor lands a nice shot that snaps Stalinovich's head back.
Stalinovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Stalinovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okafor lunges at Stalinovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stalinovich's hand.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Stalinovich slips the punch.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab from Okafor.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich slips a straight right by Okafor.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.#T1#
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovich.
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stalinovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor lands with a nice body kick.
Okafor defending well as Stalinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Stalinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okafor delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Stalinovich blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Okafor is predictable there
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Stalinovich is out of range.
Stalinovich throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.#CL#
Stalinovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalinovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Stalinovich prevents Okafor from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Okafor lands with a right hand.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovich throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich lands with a hook. Okafor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stalinovich checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor jabs Stalinovich right on the nose. Stalinovich blinks but takes it well.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
A low kick from Okafor misses
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Stalinovich's head.
A big left from Stalinovich misses.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stalinovich momentarily.
Stalinovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Stalinovich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalinovich.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Stalinovich.
As Okafor looks to move away, Stalinovich throws a big counter combo but Okafor just gets out of the way.
Okafor misses with the body kick
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalinovich is working Okafor over against the cage.
Okafor tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalinovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Stalinovich jumps guard but Okafor stands there with Stalinovich around his waist. Stalinovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Stalinovich on the inside. #BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okafor tests Stalinovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick from Okafor misses.
A low kick from Okafor misses
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Stalinovich scores with a nice right hand.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okafor scores with a jab. Stalinovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stalinovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Okafor is predictable there #KD#
and Stalinovich counters with a nice right hand that sends Okafor toppling to the canvas! Okafor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stalinovich finish him?!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovich finish him?
Stalinovich staying out of range there.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalinovich throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
Donk. Okafor catches Stalinovich right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Stalinovich throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovich needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right 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!
Okafor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stalinovich counters with a right hand from hell and Okafor is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 144 | King of the Hill
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#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.
Stalinovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Stalinovich has knocked Hopkins down with a huge combo! Stalinovich steps away and waves a wobbly Hopkins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Hopkins has been cut.
Stalinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Stalinovich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stalinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stalinovich tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1##CL#
Stalinovich moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.
Stalinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Stalinovich avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Stalinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovich cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stalinovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stalinovich misses with a looping left.#T2#
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stalinovich throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Stalinovich. Stalinovich maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Stalinovich.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp one two that drops Hopkins! Stalinovich thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hopkins to his feet! Hopkins is in big trouble!
Stalinovich thuds his right hand into Hopkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stalinovich with a hook.
Stalinovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stalinovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.#CL#
Stalinovich clinches with his opponent.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopkins digs a right hand into Stalinovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stalinovich's gas tank.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
Stalinovich is breathing heavily.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stalinovich or not.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Stalinovich's head.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Stalinovich blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Hopkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stalinovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stalinovich lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovich.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid body kick from Hopkins. #T1#
Hopkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stalinovich moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHopkins.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalinovich misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Stalinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD2#
Hopkins lands a big uppercut and Stalinovich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stalinovich looks OK. Hopkins waves Stalinovich back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Hopkins. #T3#
Stalinovich wants to clinch#KD2#
and Hopkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalinovich toppling to the canvas! Stalinovich scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hopkins finish him?!
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#KD2#
Hopkins cracks Stalinovich with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stalinovich looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hopkins finish him? #ROC2#Stalinovich is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalinovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hopkins counters with a crisp right that sends Stalinovich to the canvas! Hopkins follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Giuseppe Hopkins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SFL 139 | Free Rolex
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Taneyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stalinovich lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taneyev wants to clinch but Stalinovich slips to the side
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taneyev misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taneyev jabs at Stalinovich's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stalinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Stalinovich takes a swing at Taneyev's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Taneyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Taneyev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taneyev prevents a body shot from Stalinovich. #BC#
Stalinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Stalinovich misses.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Stalinovich lands a big head kick that sends Taneyev tumbling to the mat! Stalinovich takes a step backwards and waves Taneyev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovich.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taneyev, as that shot connected.
Taneyev throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taneyev misses with a hook
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taneyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovich is just out of range.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taneyev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Taneyev misses
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.#T3#
Taneyev throws a lazy head kick
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Taneyev misses with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a big right hand! Oh Taneyev is in trouble here! Stalinovich follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 133 | Kimbo vs Tower
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Stalinovich counter with a right hand.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Stalinovich lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Stalinovich has knocked Hopkins down with a huge combo! Stalinovich steps away and waves a wobbly Hopkins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Hopkins has been cut.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovich's shoulder, as Stalinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stalinovich gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hopkins is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Stalinovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 129 | River vs Blyad
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Stalinovich slips a jab and a cross from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stalinovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Stalinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kowalski just manages to avoid it.
Kowalski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalinovich staying out of range there.
Kowalski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalski thows a leg kick but Stalinovich checks it
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski jabs at Stalinovich's body.
Kowalski lands a jab.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Stalinovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kowalski.
Kowalski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.
Kowalski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stalinovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalski throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalski.
Stalinovich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown but Stalinovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kowalski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stalinovich counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalski.#T2#
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!
Stalinovich misses with a looping left.
Kowalski throws a leg kick but Stalinovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kowalski lands with a kick to the temple. Stalinovich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Kowalski with that takedown attempt.
Stalinovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalski has time to react.
A low kick from Kowalski misses
and Stalinovich counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Kowalski does it's job there.
Kowalski throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kowalski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalinovich's sensitive parts. #T3#
Kowalski lands a leg kick that knocks Stalinovich off balance momentarily.
Stalinovich walks into a jab.
Stalinovich misses with a body kick.
And Kowalski tries to counter it with a takedown but Stalinovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stalinovich throws a big shot that misses.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Kowalski motions for Stalinovich to come forward. Kowalski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Stalinovich avoids the punch easily.
Stalinovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalski circles away.
The crowd cheers as Kowalski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stalinovich doesn't seem phased though.
Kowalski with a poor takedown
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph Stalinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Kowalski.#T4#
A jab from Kowalski finds it's way through Stalinovich's defenses.
Kowalski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalinovich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kowalski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from Kowalski.
Stalinovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stalinovich moves out of range as Kowalski strikes.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stalinovich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stalinovich dodges the punch combination from Kowalski.
Kowalski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kowalski throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Kowalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Kowalski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kowalski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalski throws a leg kick but Stalinovich moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Kowalski.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kowalski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stalinovich's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski feints the counter takedown.
A low kick lands for Kowalski.
Stalinovich throws a jab when Kowalski was well out of range.
Kowalski misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Kowalski looks to land a right hand but Stalinovich moved out of range.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stalinovich is out of range and Kowalski settles back down.
Stalinovich throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Stalinovich counters with a nice right hand that sends Kowalski toppling to the canvas! Kowalski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stalinovich finish him?!#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Stalinovich!
A relieved looking Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 124 | Thailand vs Finland
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Stalinovich counter with a right hand.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Stalinovich counters with a straight right hand.
Stalinovich throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards slips under a jab from Stalinovich.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Stalinovich counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stalinovich scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Stalinovich.
Edwards lands a jab to Stalinovich's midsection.
Edwards gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stalinovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stalinovich with a body shot.
A low kick from Edwards misses #KD#
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp one two that drops Edwards! Stalinovich thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Edwards to his feet! Edwards is in big trouble!#ROC#Edwards is rocked!
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stalinovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovich finish him?
Stalinovich wants to clinch.
Edwards seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Stalinovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Stalinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Edwards there.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Stalinovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stalinovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stalinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts. #T3#
Stalinovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards digs a good body shot into Stalinovich's ribs.
A jab from Stalinovich misses.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stalinovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.#T4#
Edwards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stalinovich.
It looked like Stalinovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edwards lands a jab to Stalinovich's midsection.
Stalinovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Stalinovich off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws a hook but Stalinovich avoids it easily.
Stalinovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edwards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stalinovich is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Edwards is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stalinovich with a body shot.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Stalinovich's head but Stalinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stalinovich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards misses with a lunging right hand
and Stalinovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards misses with a hook
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Stalinovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards swings widly with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edwards scores with a nice head shot.
That kick from Stalinovich tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Edwards lands with a straight right. Stalinovich didn't see that one coming.
Stalinovich lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards tries to land a leg kick but Stalinovich saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Stalinovich has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
Stalinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Stalinovich.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Stalinovich is controlling the position.
Edwards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Stalinovich pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Stalinovich tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Stalinovich back against the cage.
Edwards wants to get back to striking at distance but Stalinovich won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalinovich gets through Edwards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch but Stalinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Stalinovich lands a right hand.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stalinovich.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Stalinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Stalinovich breaks from the clinch.
Ife Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalinovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Edwards misses with a hook
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalinovich's sensitive parts.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stalinovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Stalinovich.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Stalinovich tried to counter with a leg kick but Edwards avoided it.
Stalinovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ife Edwards's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Stalinovich counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Stalinovich clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Stalinovich walks into a jab.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stalinovich slips under a jab from Edwards.#T1#
Edwards swings widly with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a left to the body. #KD#
Stalinovich feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Edwards sprawling to the canvas! Edwards rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stalinovich finish him?!
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Stalinovich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovich.
Edwards throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stalinovich counters with a solid body kick.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Stalinovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land. #BC#
Stalinovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Stalinovich moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards. #CL#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Stalinovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.#T3#
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
A low kick from Edwards misses #KD#
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp right hand that drops Edwards! Stalinovich lets Edwards back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Edwards glances at the clock... BAM! Stalinovich nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Edwards crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Edwards is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Stalinovich!
After winning the bout, Joseph Stalinovich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 118 | Hopkins vs Stalin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Stalinovich works the jab nicely.
Stalinovich thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Hopkins counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Stalinovich counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stalinovich! But no joy.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Stalinovich moved out of range nicely.
Stalinovich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stalinovich throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well.
Stalinovich just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich moves out of range as Hopkins throws a body kick. #T1#
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
letting Stalinovich counter with a right hand.
Stalinovich throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalinovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Stalinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins misses with a hook.#T2#
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins backing away here, and Stalinovich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stalinovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stalinovich really felt that one!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
A jab from Stalinovich misses. #T3#
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Stalinovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range. #T4#
Stalinovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stalinovich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stalinovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Stalinovich rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins tries a body shot but Stalinovich blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins digs a right hand into Stalinovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stalinovich's gas tank.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Stalinovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stalinovich avoids a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Stalinovich thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Hopkins moves out of range as Stalinovich strikes.
It looked like Hopkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a double jab
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
A big left from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
A nice combination there by Hopkins.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.#T2#
Stalinovich wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalinovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Stalinovich throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hopkins counter with a right 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!
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalinovich flicks out a counter leg kick but Hopkins steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stalinovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Stalinovich with a nice calf kick.
Stalinovich digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
The fighters circling - Stalinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Stalinovich has Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Stalinovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalinovich tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hopkins has knocked Stalinovich down with a huge combo! Hopkins steps away and waves a wobbly Stalinovich back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Stalinovich is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Joseph Stalinovich has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SFL 113 | Free Australia
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Stalinovich throws a jab when Kowalski was well out of range.
As Stalinovich looks to move away, Kowalski throws a big counter combo but Stalinovich just gets out of the way.
Stalinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovich.
Kowalski throws a chopping leg kick but Stalinovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovich is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up with Stalinovich, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes Stalinovich against the cage but Stalinovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Kowalski backs off Stalinovich throws a huge counter combo but Kowalski manages to avoid it all.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
Kowalski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Kowalski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kowalski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stalinovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich lands with an overhand left.
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Stalinovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kowalski's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalinovich throws out the jab.
Kowalski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stalinovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalinovich checks the leg kick.
As Kowalski backs off Stalinovich throws a huge counter combo but Kowalski manages to avoid it all.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalski connects with a body shot.
Stalinovich slips a jab from Kowalski.
Stalinovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kowalski under the eye.
Kowalski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good shot there by Kowalski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski throws a low kick but Stalinovich moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Kowalski swings for the body but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Kowalski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stalinovich under the eye.
Kowalski stuns Stalinovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stalinovich misses with a double jab.
Kowalski scores with a hook.
Stalinovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stalinovich tries to counter with a clinch but Kowalski shakes him off and moves away.
Stalinovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stalinovich cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Kowalski scoring well with a low kick there.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that Kowalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalski also avoids with ease.
Kowalski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stalinovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalski attempts a counter takedown but Stalinovich avoids it well and moves away.
Joseph Stalinovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kowalski missing with a left hand there. Stalinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. Kowalski catches Stalinovich right on the button with a cross.
Stalinovich misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from Kowalski.
Kowalski takes a swing at Stalinovich's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski connects with a single shot there.
Kowalski cracks Stalinovich with a good jab.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kowalski.
Kowalski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stalinovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalski can pounce on him. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich tries a low kick but Kowalski avoids it.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovich.
As Kowalski backs off Stalinovich throws a huge counter combo but Kowalski manages to avoid it all.
Kowalski connects with a high kick.
A shot to the body from Kowalski misses
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by Kowalski.
Jab by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands a head kick. Kowalski smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#Kowalski is rocked!#CL2#
Stalinovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Kowalski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalski seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalski.
Stalinovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stalinovich lands a jab to Kowalski's midsection.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Stalinovich shows good takedown defense.
Kowalski needs to keep his hands up - Stalinovich had a free shot at his head there.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Stalinovich tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kowalski swings for the body but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Kowalski tries to bum rush Stalinovich with a series of wild strikes but Stalinovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stalinovich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalski misses the target.
Stalinovich walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kowalski drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Stalinovich swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kowalski's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
A relieved looking Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 107 | KVDB vs Johnson
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but Stalinovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stalinovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalinovich lands with a right to the head.
Stalinovich stops a takedown attempt from Stark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Stalinovich misses with a body punch.
Stalinovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stalinovich smiles and moves away.
Stalinovich scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stalinovich but Stalinovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.#KD2#
Stalinovich drops Stark with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stark looks back up at him and smiles so Stalinovich waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.#T1#
Stark slips a jab from Stalinovich.
Stark tries to counter with a takedown but Stalinovich is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Stalinovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Stalinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalinovich prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Stalinovich.
A right hand to the body from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich lands a body punch.
Stalinovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich scores with a hook to the body.
Stark is breathing heavily.#T2#
Good body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalinovich lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalinovich lands with a left to the head.
Stalinovich lands with a right to the head.
Stalinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalinovich lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
Stalinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalinovich lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Stark is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovich.
Stark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stalinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich is working Stark over against the cage.
Stalinovich pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalinovich lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Stark seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Stalinovich lands a right hand.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Stalinovich drops Stark onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stark is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalinovich creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stark with a big uppercut! Stark tries to clinch up but Stalinovich pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stark to the mat! Stark covers up and Stalinovich unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joseph Stalinovich!
A relieved looking Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 101 | Laine vs Barbarian
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
Stalinovich looks to land a left hand but Christophe moved out of range nicely.
Stalinovich throws a series of punches but Christophe avoids them all with ease.
Christophe avoids the body shot from Stalinovich.
Christophe tries to counter with a takedown but Stalinovich is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Stalinovich.
Christophe attempts a counter takedown but Stalinovich avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Stalinovich rushes Christophe and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christophe blocks an uppercut.
Christophe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christophe working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovich.
Christophe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich lands a body punch.
Christophe is breathing heavily.
Christophe takes a shot to the head.
Stalinovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Christophe misses with some punches.
Stalinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christophe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christophe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Stalinovich as the two fighters clinch.
Stalinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
Stalinovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovich tries to work over Christophe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christophe takes a shot to the head.
Christophe blocks a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christophe working aggressively here.
Stalinovich misses with some punches. #T2#
Stalinovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christophe blocks an uppercut.
Stalinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Christophe.
Stalinovich lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christophe.
Christophe blocks a body shot from Stalinovich.
Christophe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalinovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Christophe throws a head punch that misses.
Christophe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christophe's elbow.
Christophe blocks an uppercut.
Stalinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Christophe.
A head punch on the inside from Christophe fails to land.
Christophe has a couple of punches blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
Christophe misses with the head strike. #T3#
Christophe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalinovich cracks Christophe with a nice body shot.
Christophe misses with some punches.
Christophe misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Christophe on the inside.
Stalinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christophe backwards.
Stalinovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalinovich blocking some punches.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Stalinovich lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Stalinovich blocks an uppercut.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christophe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Christophe fails to land.
Stalinovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalinovich is working Christophe over against the cage.
Christophe working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Stalinovich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christophe.
Christophe misses with a punch on the inside.
Christophe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalinovich lands with a right to the head.
Stalinovich lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Christophe throws a head punch that misses.
Stalinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christophe backwards.
Christophe misses with a punch on the inside.
Christophe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christophe misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich dominated that round.
That's time! Christophe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stalinovich throws a jab when Christophe was well out of range.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Christophe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christophe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stalinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Christophe.
Christophe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stalinovich looks to land a combination but Christophe avoids it well.
Christophe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stalinovich scores with a hook to the body. Christophe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch.
Stalinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Christophe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christophe misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Stalinovich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Christophe scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Christophe fails to land.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Stalinovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Christophe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stalinovich.
Christophe misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalinovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Stalinovich.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Stalinovich.
Christophe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalinovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalinovich lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich digs a right hand underneath Christophe's ribcage. Christophe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalinovich pushes Christophe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Stalinovich - that landed with a thud.
Stalinovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Christophe backwards.
Stalinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christophe backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stalinovich.#ROC2#Christophe is rocked!
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Christophe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalinovich lands a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christophe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Christophe throws a punch but it's blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalinovich tries to throw a body punch but Christophe avoids it by throwing Stalinovich back against the cage.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christophe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christophes head. #T3#
Stalinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalinovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Christophe backwards.
Stalinovich tries to throw a body punch but Christophe avoids it by throwing Stalinovich back against the cage.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Christophe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich digs a right hand into Christophe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christophe's gas tank.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses. #KD2#
Stalinovich drops Christophe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Christophe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich dips a shoulder and cracks Christophe with a mighty uppercut! Christophe falls back against the cage and Stalinovich unloads with a barrage of strikes! Christophe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stalinovich screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Stalinovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 93 | Hopkins vs KVDB
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from McSulley misses its intended target.
Stalinovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles McSulley. McSulley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McSulley connects with the punch.
Stalinovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and McSulley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Stalinovich.
McSulley backing away here, and Stalinovich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stalinovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McSulley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich scores with the left hand. McSulley knows he should have avoided that one.
Stalinovich throws a head kick but McSulley moves out of range.
McSulley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McSulley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McSulley thumps Stalinovich with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSulley blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Stalinovich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up.
McSulley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stalinovich avoids it.
John McSulley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSulley throws a hook to the side of Stalinovich's head but Stalinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McSulley throws a front kick aimed at Stalinovich's knee but Stalinovich avoids it well.
Stalinovich throws out a counter right but McSulley avoids it with no problem.
McSulley tries to clinch up.
McSulley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich blocks a jab.
Stalinovich is looking for the big counter here.
Stalinovich closes the distance but McSulley moves to the side
and McSulley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
McSulley throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Joseph Stalinovich has been cut.
McSulley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalinovich doesn't seem bothered though.
McSulley misses with an uppercut
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
McSulley lands a big uppercut and Stalinovich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stalinovich looks OK. McSulley waves Stalinovich back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSulley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a straight right hand.
McSulley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the body from Stalinovich misses
and McSulley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McSulley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stalinovich under the eye.
Stalinovich blocks a leg kick.
McSulley avoids a punch combination nicely.
McSulley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Stalinovich misses with a combination
and McSulley counters with a right hand to the body.
McSulley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws out a counter right but McSulley avoids it with no problem.
A combination from McSulley does no damage.
McSulley misses with a left hand
and McSulley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stalinovich moves to clinch but McSulley breaks away
and McSulley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
A head kick by McSulley misses
and Stalinovich counters with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McSulley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSulley takes a swing at Stalinovich's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Stalinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Stalinovich rushes McSulley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalinovich has a couple of punches blocked by McSulley.
McSulley blocking some punches.
Stalinovich tries to work over McSulley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McSulley tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing McSulley back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSulley.
McSulley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John McSulley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Stalinovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stalinovich looks to land a right hand but McSulley moved out of range.
John McSulley is winning the standup battle so far.
McSulley misses with a straight right.
Stalinovich raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McSulley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovich.
A quick step to the side and McSulley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McSulley stuns Stalinovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as McSulley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stalinovich doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick by Stalinovich misses
and McSulley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Stalinovich blocks the leg kick.
Stalinovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley misses with a hook
and McSulley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSulley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stalinovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Stalinovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McSulley.
Stalinovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McSulley misses with a hook.
Stalinovich throws a big counter head kick but McSulley avoids it with no problem.
McSulley lands with a cross.
Stalinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
McSulley ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
McSulley checks a leg kick nicely.
McSulley misses with a straight left.
Stalinovich tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Stalinovich has knocked McSulley down with a huge combo! Stalinovich steps away and waves a wobbly McSulley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#McSulley is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like John McSulley has been cut.#T2#
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!
Stalinovich moves in close and cracks McSulley with a massive right hand! McSulley, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Stalinovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Stalinovich!
Our winner, Joseph Stalinovich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 86 | Stark vs Haskins
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes misses with a wild combination.
As Atunes looks to move away, Stalinovich throws a big counter combo but Atunes just gets out of the way.
Stalinovich throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
We've been told by Stalinovich's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot that snaps Atunes's head back.
Atunes takes a swing at Stalinovich's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Atunes tries to keep at a distance but Stalinovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Atunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
It looked like Stalinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stalinovich throws a big shot that misses.
Atunes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalinovich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Atunes lands with a straight right. Stalinovich didn't see that one coming.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovich.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes misses with a head kick. #CL#
Stalinovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atunes.
We've been informed that Atunes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land. #BC2#
Atunes manages to break the clinch.
Atunes moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Atunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stalinovich doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Stalinovich moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Stalinovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich thows a leg kick but Atunes checks it
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atunes.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes with a nice cross.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovich takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovich wants to clinch but Atunes slips to the side
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovich moves away and avoids it.
Stalinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovich moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Stalinovich misses.
A nice leg kick from Atunes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes pushes Stalinovich away with a front kick.
Stalinovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Stalinovich's head.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalinovich throws out the jab.
Atunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes works the jab nicely.
Stalinovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atunes tries to work over Stalinovich's front leg with a kick but Stalinovich checks it.
It looked like Stalinovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Atunes.#T4#
Stalinovich thumps Atunes with a low kick.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
Atunes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stalinovich looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Stalinovich slips under a jab from Atunes.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Atunes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stalinovich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Stalinovich blocks a jab.
Stalinovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atunes.
Atunes misses with a jab to the body
and Stalinovich counters with a left and a right that stings Atunes.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Stalinovich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Atunes feints and then cracks Stalinovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stalinovich down. #CL#
Atunes gets tackled into the cage by Stalinovich. Stalinovich maintains the clinch.
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Atunes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stalinovich staying out of range there.
Atunes checks a leg kick.
Stalinovich loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Atunes backs away, Stalinovich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stalinovich throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
Stalinovich defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Stalinovich is looking for a counter combo.
Stalinovich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.
Atunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Atunes misses with a leg kick
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Stalinovich has knocked Atunes down with a huge combo! Stalinovich steps away and waves a wobbly Atunes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by Atunes. #KD#
Stalinovich lands a left and a right that send Atunes crashing to the mat, dazed. Stalinovich thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Atunes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich walks into a jab.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Atunes misses.
Stalinovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A clash of legs there as Atunes blocks the low kick.#T2#
Atunes looks to land a combination but Stalinovich avoids it well.
Atunes lands a really nice looking cross but Stalinovich seems unphased.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
Joseph Stalinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Stalinovich.
The fighters circle momentarily. Atunes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stalinovich blocks the body kick.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Stalinovich is out of range. #T3#
Stalinovich takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes wants to get back to striking at distance but Stalinovich won't allow it.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Stalinovich pushes Atunes up against the cage in a clinch.
Atunes tries to circle away but Stalinovich has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Stalinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Nice body punch from Atunes.
A nice left hand lands by Stalinovich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalinovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land.
Atunes stalls.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalinovich can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stalinovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich 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#
Atunes throws a body punch but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Atunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stalinovich's hands.
Atunes swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Stalinovich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes has had enough of the clinch but Stalinovich keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Joseph Stalinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalinovich tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Atunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Stalinovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stalinovich scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Stalinovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalinovich is leaning against Atunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovich can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action. #BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Atunes gets tackled into the cage by Stalinovich. Stalinovich maintains the clinch.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Stalinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Stalinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards. #BC2#
Atunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Atunes tries to bum rush Stalinovich with a series of wild strikes but Stalinovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
Atunes lands with a kick to the temple. Stalinovich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Atunes lands with a straight right. Stalinovich didn't see that one coming.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Stalinovich as he checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Stalinovich misses its target.
Jab, jab by Stalinovich - just one landing.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Stalinovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Stalinovich misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Atunes misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Stalinovich blocks the leg kick.
Atunes misses with a body shot
and Stalinovich counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovich counters with a three punch combo that has Atunes backing up. Atunes nods at Stalinovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Stalinovich tried to score with a low kick but Atunes checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Stalinovich blocks the leg kick.
Stalinovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stalinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes lands a high kick!
Stalinovich slips a jab from Atunes.#T4#
Stalinovich blocks a leg kick.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalinovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atunes on the side of the head.
Stalinovich with a nice cross.
Atunes misses with a body punch #KD#
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp right hand that drops Atunes! Stalinovich lets Atunes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Atunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovich finish him?
Stalinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atunes pushes Stalinovich away with a front kick.
Atunes seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes misses with a body shot
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalinovich tries to clinch there but Atunes circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Stalinovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stalinovich 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Stalinovich!
An out of breath Joseph Stalinovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 80 | Thunder Bowl
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Christophe instigates a clinch.
Christophe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalinovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Christophe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich lands a jab.
Christophe throws a hook but Stalinovich blocks it.#CL#
Stalinovich moves into range and clinches up with Christophe.
I was talking to Stalinovich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike.
Stalinovich tries a body shot but Christophe blocks it.
Christophe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Christophe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Stalinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Christophe.
Christophe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christophe blocks a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christophe blocks an uppercut.
Christophe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Christophe blocks an uppercut.
Stalinovich lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Christophe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christophe throws a head kick but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Christophe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Christophe misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christophe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stalinovich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stalinovich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stalinovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stalinovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christophes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christophe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stalinovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up
and Stalinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Christophe tries to clinch up.
Stalinovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Stalinovich clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land. #BC2#
Christophe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stalinovich half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stalinovich tries to land a leg kick but Christophe saw it coming and moves away.
Christophe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Christophe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stalinovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Stalinovich throws a hook but Christophe blocks it.
Stalinovich moves forwards but Christophe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stalinovich moves away from the strike by Christophe.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Stalinovich pushes Christophe up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Christophe manages to break the clinch.
Christophe lands with a nice body punch.
Christophe thumps Stalinovich with a low kick.
Christophe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalinovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stalinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christophe manages to avoid it.
Christophe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Christophe lands a leg kick that knocks Stalinovich off balance momentarily.
Christophe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stalinovich has time to react.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christophe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalinovich.
Christophe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
A short right from Christophe.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christophes head.
Stalinovich misses with some punches. #TD2#
Christophe jumps guard and drags Stalinovich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Christophe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stalinovich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Armand Christophe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Christophe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stalinovich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Christophe avoids the head kick by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands with a nice combination. Christophe backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich misses with a looping right.
Christophe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalinovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
Christophe looks to land a right hand but Stalinovich moved out of range.#T1#
Christophe blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Jab, jab by Stalinovich - just one landing.
Stalinovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joseph Stalinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalinovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stalinovich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stalinovich tries to bum rush Christophe with a series of wild strikes but Christophe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christophe lands with an uppercut that bounces Stalinovich off the cage and back into range.
Christophe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stalinovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalinovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christophe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Stalinovich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christophe defending well as Stalinovich loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christophe on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Christophe blocks the low kick.
Christophe looks to land a left hand but Stalinovich moved out of range nicely.
Christophe blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich sets himself, and Christophe steps forward looking for the clinch! Stalinovich avoids it this time.
Christophe thows a leg kick but Stalinovich checks it
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christophe is looking to slow Stalinovich down with leg kicks.
Stalinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Stalinovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Christophe.
Some wild striking there from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from Christophe.
Stalinovich tries to bum rush Christophe with a series of wild strikes but Christophe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christophe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christophe wants to land a leg kick but Stalinovich is out of range.
It looked like Stalinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christophe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christophe doesn't seem bothered though.
Stalinovich takes a swing at Christophe's ribcage but misses.
Christophe throws out a counter right but Stalinovich avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Christophe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Christophe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stalinovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Christophe moves to clinch but Stalinovich breaks away
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christophe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christophe throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Stalinovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich 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#
Nice uppercut there from Stalinovich.#CL2#
Christophe clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph Stalinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christophe backwards.
Stalinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christophe.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Christophe fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Christophe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Christophe takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich blocks an uppercut.
Stalinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Christophe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stalinovich.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stalinovich. #TD2#
Christophe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stalinovich uses from the top position.
Christophe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christophe has his foot on Stalinovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stalinovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Stalinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christophe can do to turn this around?
Stalinovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stalinovich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Christophe looking to control. #SUB2#
Stalinovich has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Christophe to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stalinovich is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Christophe pulls down on the head and he's put Stalinovich to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Armand Christophe!
After winning the bout, Armand Christophe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 57 | Babinski vs Krylov
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Haskins throws a sloppy head kick and Stalinovich moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haskins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Haskins catches Stalinovich right on the button with a cross.
Haskins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Haskins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalinovich feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Haskins misses its intended target.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haskins throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haskins lands a head shot.#CL#
Haskins takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Haskins breaks from the clinch.
Stalinovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Stalinovich clinches up with Haskins and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich prevents a body shot from Haskins.
Haskins blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Stalinovich can't find room to land a body shot as Haskins controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Haskins.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Haskins.
Haskins working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haskins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haskins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalinovich lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
A short right from Stalinovich on the inside.
Stalinovich prevents a body shot from Haskins.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haskins's elbow.
A body shot lands from Haskins.
Stalinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalinovich pushes Haskins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haskins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stalinovich can turn it around.
Haskins blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Haskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haskins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haskins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haskins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Haskins throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovich's shoulder, as Stalinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stalinovich steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Haskins.
Stalinovich moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Stalinovich gets tackled into the cage by Haskins. Haskins maintains the clinch.
Haskins is trying to break the clinch but Stalinovich is controlling him.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haskins has had enough of the clinch but Stalinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Haskins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haskins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Stalinovich. Those never looked like landing.
Stalinovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haskins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haskins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalinovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haskins throws out the jab.
Stalinovich looks to land a left hand but Haskins moved out of range nicely.
Haskins throws a head kick but Stalinovich moves out of range. #T3#
Haskins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haskins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haskins misses the jab.
Stalinovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stalinovich misses with a looping right.
Haskins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stalinovich just manages to avoid it.
Haskins cracks Stalinovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haskins throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
Haskins throws a jab when Stalinovich was well out of range.
Stalinovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Stalinovich. Those never looked like landing.
Haskins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haskins throws a sloppy head kick and Stalinovich moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haskins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stalinovich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haskins throws out a loose jab but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haskins loads up on a big right hand but Stalinovich slips the punch.#T4#
A head kick misses from Haskins.
Stalinovich wants to counter the offense by Haskins and move into the clinch position.
Haskins tries to clinch but Stalinovich is having none of it.
Stalinovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by Haskins.
Haskins looks to throw the jab but Stalinovich is out of range.
Stalinovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haskins with a body shot.
Haskins misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Stalinovich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich prevents a body shot from Haskins.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haskins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haskins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haskins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haskins pushes Stalinovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haskins can't break the clinch.
A short left from Haskins.
Haskins lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haskins tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haskins blocks an uppercut.
Stalinovich keeps control of Haskins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Haskins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Haskins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Haskins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Haskins misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Stalinovich counters by clinching up. #BC#
Haskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haskins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haskins thumps Stalinovich with a low kick.
Haskins misses with a leg kick.
Stalinovich staying out of range there.
Haskins throws a lazy uppercut
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haskins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stalinovich's head.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Haskins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haskins slips a straight right by Stalinovich.
Haskins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haskins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalinovich can do to turn this around?
Haskins takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#Dwayne Haskins's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haskins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp right that sends Haskins to the canvas! Stalinovich follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
A less than humble Joseph Stalinovich misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SFL 49 | Simon vs O'Neil
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stalinovich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Jaquon Jones has been cut.
Stalinovich closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stalinovich moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
Stalinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Stalinovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stalinovich thinking.
Stalinovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Jones lands with a hook. Stalinovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Stalinovich throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #KD#
Stalinovich drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Stalinovich waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#That has opened up Jaquon Jones's cut even more.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalinovich throws a shot to the body.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a body punch but Stalinovich moves out of range. #T2#
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stalinovich's head.
Stalinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stalinovich thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Jones drops Stalinovich with a beautiful combination! Stalinovich stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Stalinovich is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Stalinovich has been cut.
Stalinovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Oh Stalinovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalinovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
A jab from Stalinovich does it's job there.
Stalinovich seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Stalinovich.#CUT#The cut above Jaquon Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A combination from Stalinovich does no damage.
Good exchange - Stalinovich coming out on top.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stalinovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Stalinovich.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stalinovich tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it. #KD2#
Jones lands a left and a right that send Stalinovich crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Stalinovich clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stalinovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Stalinovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stalinovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stalinovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph Stalinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalinovich can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Stalinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Stalinovich half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones slips a straight right by Stalinovich.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Stalinovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Stalinovich jabs at Jones's body.#T2#
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Stalinovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalinovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is trying to push Stalinovich away but Stalinovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Stalinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalinovich presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to break free.#BC#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Stalinovich.#CUT#Jaquon Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaquon Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joseph Stalinovich!
After the fight, Joseph Stalinovich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SFL 42 | Akinwande vs Simard
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Stalinovich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stalinovich connects with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Stalinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Stalinovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stalinovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalinovich.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Thomas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stalinovich back to the cage. Thomas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stalinovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Stalinovich's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stalinovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalinovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stalinovich!
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
That kick from Stalinovich tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalinovich scores with a jab to the head.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
A nice side step and Thomas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas throws a head kick that Stalinovich semi-blocks. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.
Stalinovich throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Stalinovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stalinovich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stalinovich duly obliges.
Stalinovich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stalinovich throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Stalinovich's head but Stalinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalinovich throws out the jab.
Stalinovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Stalinovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stalinovich lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stalinovich misses the shot to the body.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stalinovich motions for Thomas to come forward. Stalinovich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Stalinovich misses with a double jab.
Stalinovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich slips under a jab from Thomas.
Stalinovich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stalinovich throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stalinovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
A slow jab from Stalinovich misses its intended target.
Stalinovich throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Stalinovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stalinovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalinovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stalinovich throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stalinovich works the jab nicely.#T4#
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Stalinovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stalinovich scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Stalinovich's head but Stalinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD2#
Thomas sends Stalinovich crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thomas is motioning to the referee to let Stalinovich up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Stalinovich is rocked!
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Stalinovich is out of range.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Stalinovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalinovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Stalinovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Stalinovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stalinovich connects with a looping right hand.
Stalinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stalinovich lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Stalinovich defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalinovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Stalinovich moved out of range nicely.
Stalinovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stalinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Stalinovich. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Stalinovich moved out of range nicely.
Stalinovich tried to counter with a leg kick but Thomas avoided it.#KD2#
Thomas lands a big head kick that sends Stalinovich tumbling to the mat! Thomas takes a step backwards and waves Stalinovich back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Stalinovich has been cut.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalinovich.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Stalinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas slips a straight right by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovich slips a straight right by Thomas.
Stalinovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stalinovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
That kick from Stalinovich tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stalinovich throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovich misses with a straight left.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#KD2#
Thomas drops Stalinovich with a beautiful combination! Stalinovich stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thomas is looking for the KO!
Stalinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalinovich misses with a double jab.
Stalinovich connects with a jab.
Thomas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stalinovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp right that sends Stalinovich to the canvas! Thomas follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Thomas!
A relieved looking Patrick Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 31 | Apex Predators
Date: Dec 09, 2020

#R1#
Fitch looks to land a left hand but Stalinovich moved out of range nicely.
Fitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Stalinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Fitch's shoulder, as Fitch tries to avoid the shot.
Fitch attempts a counter takedown but Stalinovich avoids it well and moves away.
Fitch misses with a looping right.
Stalinovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stalinovich wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Fitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stalinovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitch finds it's way round the side to connect with Stalinovich's head.
Fitch takes a swing at Stalinovich's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovich wants to counter the offense by Fitch and move into the clinch position.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Fitch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fitch.
Stalinovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalinovich managing to control the position.
Fitch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stalinovich is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Fitch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fitch preventing the sweep.
Stalinovich trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joseph Stalinovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stalinovich misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovich stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalinovich throws the left hand but Fitch avoids the punch easily.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Trevor Fitch has been cut.#T2#
Fitch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stalinovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalinovich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stalinovich duly obliges.
Stalinovich is looking to clinch.
Stalinovich throws a head kick but Fitch moves out of range. #TD#
Fitch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stalinovich felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stalinovich is trying to escape the position but Fitch is controlling the position.
Fitch works to advance to full mount. Stalinovich defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fitch wants to control the pace but Stalinovich is squirming around nicely.
Stalinovich is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Stalinovich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stalinovich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitch is fighting to break Stalinovich's control of his arms but Stalinovich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stalinovich keeping full guard, as Fitch tries to pass.
Fitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stalinovich keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fitch controlling from the top position.
Stalinovich keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
Fitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stalinovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stalinovich working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitch throws a right hand that Stalinovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stalinovich also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Trevor Fitch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevor Fitch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stalinovich lands with a nice body punch.
Fitch blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Fitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitch blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Fitch misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Stalinovich moves into the clinch.
Stalinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stalinovichs head.
Fitch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich tries a body shot but Fitch blocks it.
Fitch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stalinovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Fitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitch.
Fitch staying out of range there.
Fitch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stalinovich sprawls well. Stalinovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fitch gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Fitch is out of range.
Fitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stalinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fitch connects with a looping right hand.
Fitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Fitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovich throws a body punch but Fitch moves out of range.
Fitch misses with a takedown attempt - Stalinovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalinovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitch's head backwards.
Fitch moves away from the strike by Stalinovich.
Fitch loads up on a big right hand but Stalinovich slips the punch.
Fitch staying out of range there.#T2#
Stalinovich misses with a body shot.
Fitch cracks Stalinovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stalinovich is fending him off so far but Fitch persists. Nope, Stalinovich circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Stalinovich takes a swing at Fitch's ribcage but misses.
Fitch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitch scores with a body shot.
Stalinovich throws a looping overhand right but Fitch ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Fitch.
Fitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Fitch attempts a counter takedown but Stalinovich avoids it well and moves away.
Fitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.
Fitch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stalinovich scores with a nice strike.
Stalinovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitch.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot. #T3#
Stalinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitch slips under a jab.#TD#
Fitch feints and as Stalinovich raises his hands in defense, Fitch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stalinovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stalinovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fitch trying to control but Stalinovich is working from the bottom.
Fitch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stalinovich is pulling down on Fitch's head to control his posture. #T4#
Fitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stalinovich is keeping the position for now.
Fitch sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitch staying out of range there.#TD#
Stalinovich tries to sprawl but Fitch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovich is holding on to half guard well.
Stalinovich tries to get to full guard but Fitch has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Trevor Fitch's cut.
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#
Stalinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitch.
Fitch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stalinovich scores with a jab.
Fitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovich lands an overhand right.
Stalinovich stuffs the takedown.
Fitch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stalinovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitch is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fitch.
Fitch tries to counter with a takedown but Stalinovich is quick to defend against it.
Fitch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stalinovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitch throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Trevor Fitch's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stalinovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stalinovich throws a sloppy head kick and Fitch moves out of range easily.
Fitch shoots for a takedown but Stalinovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stalinovich swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fitch scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitch. Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalinovich lands a jab.
Fitch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stalinovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitch darts in looking for a takedown but Stalinovich gets double underhooks and turns Fitch into the cage.
Fitch takes a shot to the head.
Fitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Fitch lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Fitch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stalinovich gets through Fitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#Trevor Fitch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stalinovich pushes Fitch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Stalinovich.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitch blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalinovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovich controls his hands.
Stalinovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalinovich prevents a body shot from Fitch.
Stalinovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalinovich gets through Fitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitch can't find room to land a body shot as Stalinovich controls the action.
Stalinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich gets through Fitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitch has had enough of the clinch but Stalinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Stalinovich is leaning against Fitch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalinovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stalinovich. #T3#
Fitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitch wants to break free but Stalinovich has control.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitchs head. #CUT2#Jeez, Trevor Fitch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stalinovich presses Fitch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalinovich lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Fitch is rocked!
Stalinovich lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Fitch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalinovich dips a shoulder and cracks Fitch with a mighty uppercut! Fitch falls back against the cage and Stalinovich unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fitch is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stalinovich screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFL 20 | Beast From The East
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womba scores with a decent looking hook.
Stalinovich cracks a nice hook into Womba's ribs.
Stalinovich misses with a looping left.
Womba throws a series of punches but Stalinovich avoids them all with ease.
Womba misses the jab.
It seemed like Stalinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovich scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Womba. That snapped Stalinovich's head back.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Womba.
Womba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stalinovich.
Womba cracks Stalinovich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stalinovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Womba dives in and grabs Stalinovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stalinovich pushes down on Womba's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Womba scores with a hook.#T1#
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Womba.
Stalinovich wants to clinch.
Womba shoots in looking for a takedown. Stalinovich tries to sprawl out of it but Womba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stalinovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Womba.
Stalinovich prevents Womba from moving into mount.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Womba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stalinovich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Womba's guard! Nice work there by Stalinovich!
Stalinovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Womba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Womba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stalinovich defends it easily.
Stalinovich content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Womba is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stalinovich throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Womba's body to avoid the submission. Womba has instead reached around Stalinovich's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Womba arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dubaku Womba!
Our winner, Dubaku Womba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 13 | Redemption
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinovich throws a body punch but Vigo moves out of range.
Vigo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vigo works over Stalinovich's head and body with a nice combination.
Stalinovich throws a body punch but Vigo moves out of range.
Stalinovich scores with a leg kick.
Vigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalinovich looks to land a right hand but Vigo moved out of range.
Vigo throws out a counter right but Stalinovich avoids it with no problem.
Stalinovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vigo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vigo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalinovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stalinovich blocks a leg kick.
Stalinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalinovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vigo throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovich moves away and avoids it.
Stalinovich misses with a double jab
and Vigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vigo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vigo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stalinovich throws a series of punches but Vigo moves out of range. #T1#
Stalinovich scores with a jab to the head.
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Vigo is out of range.
Vigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalinovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vigo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vigo throws out a loose jab but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stalinovich throws a shot from downtown. Vigo moves away and avoids it.
Stalinovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Vigo walks into a stiff left hand from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vigo throws out the jab.
Stalinovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stalinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vigo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalinovich.
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from Vigo. #T2#
Vigo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vigo connects with a body shot.
Vigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stalinovich throws a big shot that misses.
Vigo walks into a left hand.
Stalinovich takes a swing at Vigo's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovich throws a big shot that misses.
Stalinovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Vigo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovich is looking to clinch.
Stalinovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vigo lands with a hook. Stalinovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vigo blocks a jab.
Vigo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vigo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stalinovich rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Stalinovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stalinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Stalinovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vigo, pushing him back against the cage.
Vigo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vigo is trying to break free.
Vigo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Stalinovich.
Vigo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Vigo blocking some punches.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vigo tries to break the clinch but Stalinovich is controlling the position.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
Vigo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stalinovich.
Vigo is looking to control Stalinovich's arms but Stalinovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vigo has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Vigo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Vigo misses with a looping right.
Stalinovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vigo manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Stalinovich misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut. Vigo saw that one coming.
Vigo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vigo swings for the body but Stalinovich moves out of range.
A big right from Vigo misses.
Stalinovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stalinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Vigo takes one to the chin there.
Vigo avoids the body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Vigo is having none of it.
Vigo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stalinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vigo scores with a shot to the body.
Vigo throws a right hand that Stalinovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stalinovich also avoids with ease.
Stalinovich misses with a combination
and Vigo counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod.
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#
Stalinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovich is looking for a counter combo.
Stalinovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vigo.
Stalinovich tries to counter by clinching up but Vigo breaks away and moves out of range.
Vigo lands a lovely overhand right.
Stalinovich misses with a straight right.
Vigo misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovich throws a combination. Vigo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vigo misses with a hook to the body
and Stalinovich counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vigo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Vigo is just out of range.
Vigo throws a body punch but Stalinovich moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vigo misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalinovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stalinovich throws a low kick but Vigo moves out of range easily. #T1#
Stalinovich misses with a looping right.
Vigo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovich.
Vigo throws a hook but Stalinovich blocks it.
Stalinovich moves away from the strike by Vigo.
Stalinovich swings for the body but Vigo moves out of range.
Stalinovich misses with a hook
and Vigo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vigo swinging wildly here.
Vigo swings widly with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a straight right hand.
Vigo takes a swing at Stalinovich's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that Vigo ducks under and follows up with a left that Vigo also avoids with ease.
Vigo lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Vigo gets tackled into the cage by Stalinovich. Stalinovich maintains the clinch.
Stalinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Vigo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vigo.
Stalinovich lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vigo wants to get back to striking at distance but Stalinovich won't allow it. #T2#
Stalinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Vigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vigo tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vigo lands a hook that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Stalinovich.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stalinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vigo backwards.
Vigo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph Stalinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Vigo.
Stalinovich pushes Vigo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Vigo.
Vigo tries to break the clinch but Stalinovich is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovich.
Vigo misses with a body punch.
Vigo tries to circle away but Stalinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Vigo tries to break the clinch but Stalinovich is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vigo. #T3##BC2#
Vigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vigo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalinovich.
Vigo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stalinovich misses with a jab to the body
and Vigo counters with a right hand to the body.
Vigo misses with a looping right.
Joseph Stalinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vigo.
Stalinovich connects with a body shot that sends Vigo's belly button to the back.
Jab from Stalinovich.
Vigo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
Vigo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stalinovich checks it well.
Vigo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Vigo is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vigo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vigo.#T4#
Stalinovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vigo just misses with a punch to the body.
Vigo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vigo.
Stalinovich tries a low kick but Vigo avoids it.
Vigo just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Vigo.
Vigo works the jab nicely.
Vigo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vigo scores with a body shot.
Stalinovich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stalinovich duly obliges.
Vigo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vigo with a hook.
Vigo lands a jab to Stalinovich's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Stalinovich misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vigo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vigo lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vigo. Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Stalinovich has managed to clinch.
Stalinovich blocks a body shot from Vigo.
Stalinovich keeps control of Vigo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vigo can't break the clinch.
Stalinovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Vigo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vigo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vigo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Vigo tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vigo is trying to break free.
Vigo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Stalinovich. #T1#
Stalinovich scores with a shot to the side of Vigo's head.
Stalinovich lands with a right to the head.
Vigo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Stalinovich.
Vigo is trying to break the clinch but Stalinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stalinovich as Vigo tries to tie him up.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vigo is looking to break free of the clinch but Stalinovich has double underhooks.
Vigo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stalinovich.
Vigo is trying to break the clinch but Stalinovich is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stalinovich.
Vigo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalinovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalinovich working aggressively here. #T2#
Vigo is looking to break free of the clinch but Stalinovich has double underhooks.
Vigo takes a shot to the head.
Vigo is looking to break free of the clinch but Stalinovich has double underhooks.
Stalinovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalinovich has Vigo pressed against the cage, preventing Vigo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalinovich lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vigo to his knees! Stalinovich keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SAFO 39 Gracie vs Turban
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Balls throws a looping overhand right but Wells ducks down to avoid it.
Wells definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wells throws a right hand that misses
and Balls counters with a left to the body.
Balls misses with a hook. Wells ducked under it nicely.
Balls tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wells swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wells jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Balls tries to keep at a distance but Wells has taken the fight into the clinch.
Balls stalling against the cage.
Wells creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wells misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balls swings wildly with an uppercut but Wells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wells struggles to land a body shot inside as Balls controls his hands.
Balls taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Balls taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Balls is trying to stall. #T1#
Wells blocking some punches.
Balls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balls blocks a body shot from Wells.
Balls tries to stall but Wells uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Balls pushes Wells back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balls throws a head punch that misses.
Balls is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wells is keeping busy.
Wells tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balls leaning his opponent against the cage.
Balls stalling in the clinch but Wells improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stu Balls.
Nice defenses there by Balls.
Wells throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wells misses with an uppercut. Balls saw that one coming.
A jab from Balls misses.
Wells throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Balls throws a hook to the side of Wells's head but Wells sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balls looks to land a right hand but Wells moved out of range.
Wells throws a wild body kick that Balls sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balls! But no joy.
Wells missing with a left hand there. Balls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Balls does it's job there.
Wells swings for the body but Balls moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Balls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wells throws a wild body kick that Balls sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wells scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balls tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wells manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wells quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wells misses with a left hand
and Balls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wells misses with a kick to the body.
Balls slips a straight right by Wells.
Balls walks into a left hand.
Wells scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Wells throws a poor cross that misses
and Balls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Vernon Wells has been cut.
Wells tests Balls's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wells misses with a lunging right hand
and Balls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balls loads up on a big right hand but Wells slips the punch.
Wells lands a glancing blow to the side of Balls's head.
The crowd cheers as Balls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wells doesn't seem phased though.
Vernon Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wells takes a swing at Balls's ribcage but misses.
Balls looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balls doesn't manage to clinch there - Wells circles away.
Nice cross by Wells.
Wells throws a lazy uppercut
and Balls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balls circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wells jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wells tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balls was well out of range. Poor timing from Wells.
A countering left hand to the body from Balls misses.
Balls wants to clinch up but Wells keeps it at a distance.
Wells misses with a hook.
Wells tries to clinch up
and Balls counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4##CL#
Wells drives through and clinches with Balls against the cage.
Wells doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balls stalling in the clinch but Wells improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wells tries to throw a body punch but Balls avoids it by throwing Wells back against the cage.
Balls taking a breather.
Balls misses with some punches.
Balls misses with a body punch.
Wells throws a punch but it's blocked by Balls.
Balls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balls trying to stall but Wells improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Balls.
Wells misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wells blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vernon Wells will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vernon Wells's cut.
That's time! Wells's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Balls works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vernon Wells is winning the standup battle so far.
Wells looks to land a left hand but Balls moved out of range nicely.
Wells connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balls momentarily.
Wells 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.
Wells misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Balls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wells bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wells throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Balls counters with a nice right hand that sends Wells toppling to the canvas! Wells scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Balls finish him?!#ROC2#
Wells is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balls scores with a body shot.
Oh Wells is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wells gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Balls gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Balls!

Event: Decades Dawn
Date: Jan 09, 2020

#R1#
Wells cracks Balls with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Balls looks to throw the jab but Wells is out of range.
Wells loads up on a big right hand but Balls slips the punch.
Balls darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wells throws a head kick that misses.
Balls throws an off balance right hand
and Wells counters with a straight right hand.
Wells uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balls.
Jab, jab by Balls - just one landing.
Balls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wells throws a head kick that misses.
Balls misses with a right hand
and Wells cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stu Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balls blocks a head kick by Wells.
Wells avoids the body shot from Balls.
We've been told by Wells's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Balls moves out of range of the strikes.
Balls appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balls cracks Wells with a good jab.
Wells avoids the body shot from Balls.
Wells waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balls.#T1#
Balls misses with a lunging right hand
and Wells cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wells avoids the body shot from Balls.
Balls rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wells counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wells sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wells appears to be looking for a big counter.
Balls misses with a wild body shot.
Wells throwing a counter right hand but Balls manages to avoid it.
Balls misses with a right hand
and Wells counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balls takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wells.
Wells thinks about countering with a head kick.
Balls looks to throw the jab but Wells is out of range.
Wells was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balls throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wells counters with a nice uppercut.
Balls lands a really nice looking cross but Wells seems unphased.
A jab from Balls misses.
Balls ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wells wants to clinch
and Balls counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Wells ducks right into an uppercut from Balls.
Wells loads up on a big right hand but Balls slips the punch.
Balls misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balls looks to score with a jab to the body but Wells is just out of range.
Wells falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Balls to counter with a crisp jab.
Balls misses with an uppercut
and Wells counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balls fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wells manages to avoid it.
Wells steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balls.
Wells throws a looping overhand right but Balls ducks down to avoid it.
Balls doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Wells misses.
Balls wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wells takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Wells moves out of range as Balls strikes.
Wells is looking to counter punch.
Balls misses with an uppercut
letting Wells counter with a right hand.
Wells tries to clinch but Balls moves out of range. #CL#
Wells closes the distance and clinches.
Balls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balls avoids a wild elbow strike from Wells.
Balls lands with a short shot to the head.
Wells tries to work over Balls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balls stalling in the clinch.
Wells prevents a body shot from Balls.
Wells swings wildly with an uppercut but Balls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balls stalling.
Wells softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wells has Balls pushed against the cage.
Balls working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Balls blocks the elbow strike.
Wells misses with the head strike.
Wells lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Balls fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wells as Balls tries to tie him up.
Wells tries to work over Balls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balls pushes Wells back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wells creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wells gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balls takes an elbow to the temple.
Balls misses with a punch to the body.
Balls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wells misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balls swings wildly with an uppercut but Wells uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wells lands an elbow inside.
Wells misses with an elbow strike.
Balls blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vernon Wells will probably get the nod.
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#
Wells paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Balls throws a hook but Wells avoids it easily.
Wells looks to land a combination but Balls avoids it well.
Wells on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wells throws a right hand that misses
and Balls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Wells misses.
Wells closes the distance but Balls moves to the side
and Balls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wells.
Balls feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wellss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Balls swats away the attempt to clinch by Wells.
Wells connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Balls blocks the body kick.
Balls throws a jab when Wells was well out of range.
Balls misses with a lunging right hand
and Wells counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balls misses with an uppercut. Wells saw that one coming.
Balls connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wells momentarily.
Balls avoids the head kick by Wells.
Balls jabs Wells to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balls misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Balls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wells slips under a jab.
A big left from Balls misses.
Balls scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wells doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body kick from Wells.
Wells scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Wells throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balls doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Balls throws a right hand that misses
and Wells counters with a nice body kick.
Balls throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balls scores with a nice strike.
Wells misses with a looping right.
Wells throws a lazy head kick
and Balls counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Wells lands.
Balls throws a shot to the body.
Balls lands with an uppercut that bounces Wells off the cage and back into range.
Wells ducks under a wild hook from Balls.
Balls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wells.
Donk. Balls catches Wells right on the button with a cross.
Wells misses with an uppercut
letting Balls counter with a right hand. #T3#
A cross from Balls lands.
Wells lands an overhand right.
Wells steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balls.
As Balls backs away, Wells returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Balls lands a body shot.
Balls slips under a jab.
Balls thuds his right hand into Wells's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Balls misses with a straight left.
Wells jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wells has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balls finds it's way round the side to connect with Wells's head.
Wells lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wells throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balls.
Wells misses the shot to the body.
Wells uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balls.#T4#
Balls misses with a straight right. #CL#
Wells forces Balls back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wells pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wells is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wells looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wells softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Balls misses with a punch to the body.
Wells blocking some punches.
Balls dodges an elbow strike from Wells.
Wells pushes off an throws an elbow but Balls leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wells.
Vernon Wells has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wells blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balls blocks the elbow strike.
Wells misses with an elbow over the top.
Balls avoids a wild elbow strike from Wells.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stu Balls will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Balls throws a looping overhand right but Wells ducks down to avoid it.
Wells missing with a left hand there. Balls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wells takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Wells.
Balls just misses with a punch to the body.
Wells throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wells scores with a head kick.
Balls digs a good body shot into Wells's ribs.
Wells throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balls feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wellss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Balls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wells moves away.
Balls misses with a jab to the body
and Wells counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Balls throws a body punch but Wells moves out of range.
Balls throws a hook to the side of Wells's head but Wells sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balls throws a hook but Wells blocks it.
Wells swings widly with a right hand
and Balls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balls clobbers Wells with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Balls scores with a hook to the body. Wells takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wells thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balls misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wells to counter with a crisp jab.
Wells moves into range and connects with a jab.
Balls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wells slips a straight right by Balls.
Wells is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Wells throws out a leg kick but Balls moves out of range and Wells only half commits.
Balls just misses with a punch to the body.
Balls misses with an uppercut
and Wells counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balls lands a jab to Wells's midsection.
Balls fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wells misses with a head kick.
A big left from Balls misses.
Balls throws out a loose jab but Wells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balls checks a low kick from Wells.
Balls throws out a counter right but Wells avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Balls misses its intended target.
Balls swings widly with a right hand
and Wells counters with a three punch combo that has Balls backing up. Balls nods at Wells to acknowledge the strikes.
Wells throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balls swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balls misses with a looping left.#T3#
Balls throws a body punch but Wells moves out of range.
Wells wants to land a leg kick but Balls is out of range.
Balls ducks under a wild hook from Wells.
Balls loads up on a big right hand but Wells slips the punch.
Balls throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wells on the side of the head.
Wells throws a wild body kick that Balls sees coming a mile off.
Wells keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balls.
Balls throws a right hand that misses
and Wells counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Balls.
Stu Balls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balls rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wells counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balls throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Wells to counter with a crisp jab.
Wells thuds his shin into the meat of Balls's side.
Balls misses the jab.#T4#
Wells tries a head kick but it misses.
Balls throws a poor cross that misses
and Wells counters with a good, hard body kick but Balls shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wells throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Balls scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wells in his tracks.
Balls misses with an uppercut. Wells saw that one coming.
Wells misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wells throws a lazy right hand but Balls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balls looks to land a right hand but Wells moved out of range.
Balls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wells moves away.
Wells lands with an overhand left.
Balls misses with an uppercut
and Wells counters with a slapping leg kick.
Balls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wells lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balls circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vernon Wells did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Balls. Wells does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wells 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.
Wells looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balls scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balls takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Balls.
No joy there for Wells, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wells wants to land a leg kick but Balls is out of range.
Balls looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balls throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wells to counter with a crisp jab.
Balls misses with a looping right.
It looked like Wells was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls misses with an uppercut
and Wells counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balls misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wells counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balls misses with a hook
and Wells counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Wells pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Balls was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wells walks into a stiff left hand from Balls.
Balls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wells.
Balls looks to score with a jab to the body but Wells is just out of range.
Balls missing with a left hand there. Wells was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balls swings widly with a right hand
and Wells counters with a two punch combo.
Wells throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balls slips under a jab from Wells.
Balls with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wells takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balls clobbers Wells with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Wells.
Balls throws an off balance right hand
and Wells counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Balls there.
Wells blocks a jab.
Balls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balls loads up on a big right hand but Wells slips the punch.
Wells throws a sloppy head kick and Balls moves out of range easily.
Balls listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balls jabs Wells to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balls comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balls misses with an uppercut.
Wells throws a series of punches but Balls moves out of range.
Balls punishes Wells's body with a nice straight punch.
Balls keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Wells takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balls has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wells.
Wells is looking to clinch but Balls is avoiding it.
Balls looks to land a right hand but Wells moved out of range.
Wells seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wells misses with a straight left.
Balls connects with a jab.
Balls misses with an uppercut. Wells saw that one coming.
Balls jabs Wells right on the nose. Wells blinks but takes it well.
Balls gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balls fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wells.
Nice shot lands for Balls.#T4#
Wells bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wells slips a straight right by Balls.
Wells keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balls.
Wells staying out of range there.
Wells throws a big counter combination but Balls scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wells throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Balls counter with a right hand.
Balls scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balls fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balls lands with a nice body punch.
Balls misses with a hook.
Wells throws a lazy right hand but Balls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balls looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wells takes a swing at Balls's ribcage but misses.
Balls throws out a counter right but Wells avoids it with no problem.
Balls throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Balls dominated that fourth 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!
#R5#
Balls throws an off balance right hand
and Wells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wells is looking to chop away at Balls's legs.
Wells swings away with a body shot that misses
and Balls counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Wells misses.
Wells throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balls! But no joy.
Wells swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Balls counters with a nice uppercut.
Balls throws out a loose jab but Wells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wells manages to avoid it.
Balls lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wells at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balls throws out the jab.
Balls looks to land a left hand but Wells moved out of range nicely.
Wells ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balls moves away.
Balls misses with a hook.#T1#
Wells slips a straight right by Balls.
Balls fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wells swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wells misses with a left hand
letting Balls counter with a right hand.
Balls misses with a left hand
and Wells counters with a straight right hand.
Wells tries a head kick but it misses.
Wells on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Balls misses with a straight right.
Balls thuds a left hand into Wells's body.
Wells drops his hands momentarily and Balls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balls with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balls looks to score with a jab to the body but Wells is just out of range.
Wells throwing a counter right hand but Balls manages to avoid it.
Balls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wells manages to avoid it.
Wells tried to counter with a leg kick but Balls avoided it.#T2#
Balls lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wells throws a looping overhand right but Balls ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balls! But no joy.
Balls swings widly with a right hand
and Wells counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Balls checks a leg kick.
Wells misses with a straight right.
Wells avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wells fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balls manages to avoid it.
Balls blocks a head kick by Wells.
Balls lands a really nice looking cross but Wells seems unphased.
Balls lands with an uppercut that bounces Wells off the cage and back into range.
Balls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balls misses with an uppercut. Wells saw that one coming.#T3#
Wells uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balls.
Wells slips under a jab from Balls.
And Wells counters with a quick kick to the body but Balls blocks it.
Balls scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wells throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balls throws a body shot but no joy.
Wells jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wells bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balls avoids the head kick by Wells.
Wells staying out of range there.
It looked like Wells wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wells takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wells avoids the body shot from Balls.
Balls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wells sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wells is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Balls just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Wells slips under a jab.
Balls throws a body punch but Wells moves out of range.
Wells slips under a jab from Balls.
Balls misses with an uppercut
and Wells counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wells cracks Balls with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wells throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Balls counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balls throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wells looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wells takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wells ducks under a wild hook from Balls.
Wells appears to be looking for a big counter.
Balls misses with a hook
and Wells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balls looks to score with a jab to the body but Wells is just out of range.
It looked like Wells was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balls.
Balls misses with a looping left.
Wells wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Balls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Balls 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Balls!
Stu Balls is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: SAFO Canada
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Jackal lands a jab-cross combination.
A combination from Jackal does no damage.
A combination from Jackal does no damage.
Balls takes a swing at Jackal's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Balls there.#CUT#
It looks like Mikey Jackal has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Balls.
Jackal throws a nice looking combination but Balls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balls.
Jackal misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Balls wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackal moves out of range as Balls strikes.
Balls cracks Jackal with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Jackal there.
Jackal misses with a two punch combination.
Jackal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mikey Jackal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balls misses with a looping right.
Balls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackal was well out of range. Poor timing from Balls.
Jackal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balls back to the cage. Jackal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Balls takes a swing at Jackal's ribcage but misses.
Balls lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Balls as he connects with a hook.
Balls throws the left hand but Jackal avoids the punch easily.
Jackal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balls lands a nice hook to Jackal's body. Jackal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackal throws a body punch but Balls moves out of range.
Jackal blocks a jab.
Jackal misses with a series of wild punches.
Balls ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balls circles away quickly and effectively.
Balls lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balls circles away quickly and effectively.
Balls swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Balls scores with a counter punch that sends Jackal to the canvas! Balls smells blood - he's punishing Jackal with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jackal has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Balls!

Event: FARTMMA 69: Dia de los Muertos
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Balls with a jab.
Brick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brick tries to clinch
and Brick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balls connects with a right hand. Brick shakes it off.
Balls slaps away a takedown attempt from Brick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brick doesn't manage to clinch there - Balls circles away.
Balls is looking to counter punch.
Brick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balls bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brick's head.
Balls lunges at Brick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brick's hand.
Balls keeps the fight on the outside.
Brick tries to close the distance and clinch but Balls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stu Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Brick.#T1#
Brick tries to clinch
and Balls counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brick thinking.
Balls sizes up Brick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Balls dips to his left and cracks Brick with an uppercut!
Balls connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brick momentarily.
It looks like Balls has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#KD#
Balls sends Brick crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Balls is motioning to the referee to let Brick up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Brick is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balls thuds a left hand into Brick's body.
Balls stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brick is still on wobbly legs! Can Balls finish him?#KD#
Balls lands a big uppercut and Brick crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brick looks OK. Balls waves Brick back to his feet!
Brick tries to clinch up but Balls circles away and keeps his distance.
Balls is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balls circles away.
Brick seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##CL2#
Brick forces Balls back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Balls.
Brick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balls walks away with a smile on his face. Brick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stu Balls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brick looks to clinch
and Balls counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brick looks winded!#KD#
Balls cracks Brick with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Balls has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brick to stand back up!#KD#
Balls cracks Brick with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brick looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Balls finish him?
Balls drops Brick with a huge uppercut! Brick drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Balls is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Balls!

Event: FARTMMA 64
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balls misses with a hook.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Balls.
Balls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Balls.
Finch misses with a takedown
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balls lands a nice hook to Finch's body. Finch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finch shoots and misses #KD#
and Balls counters with a crisp right hand that drops Finch! Balls lets Finch back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Finch is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tristan Finch has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balls circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Finch to the canvas! Finch doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Balls keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Balls!

Event: FARTMMA 54
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Balls lands with a right hand.
Grande tries for a takedown but Balls circles away easily
and Balls counters with a stiff right hand.
Balls lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Balls's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grande shoots in looking for a takedown. Balls tries to sprawl out of it but Grande keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balls manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grande fails with the takedown
and Balls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stu Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Grande.
Grande misses with a takedown attempt
and Balls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balls works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balls scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grande in his tracks.
Grande takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Grande with a poor takedown
letting Balls counter with a right hand.
Grande tries for a takedown but Balls circles away easily
and Balls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande takes one on the button.
Grande shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Balls to counter with a crisp jab.
Grande's coach down at Smitty's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grande's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Balls lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1##KD#
Balls sends Grande crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Balls is motioning to the referee to let Grande up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Grande is rocked!#TD2#
Grande shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grande was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grande is still in real trouble! Can Balls finish him?
Balls on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balls tries to get out of the position.
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!
Balls can't do much from the bottom here.
Grande seems to have recovered his senses.
Grande moves into full mount!
Grande is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grande is landing with some decent strikes but Balls is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Grande is landing with some decent strikes but Balls is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Grande working Balls over with strikes here.
Balls is desperately trying to improve his position but Grande has a good base and remains in mount.
Grande working Balls over with strikes here. #T2#
Grande raining down shots from the mount!
Grande scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Balls?
Grande thowing shots but they're missing.
Grande lands a couple of good shots and Balls has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Grande lands punches and elbows.
Grande punches the canvas rather than the man.
Grande lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Balls covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Balls is rocked!
Grande lands a massive punch from the back that knocks Balls out cold! Grande jumps to his feet and celebrates wildly with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ariel Grande!

Event: FARTMMA 43
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Balls misses.
Winnfield misses with a hook
and Balls cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balls feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winnfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Winnfield throws a shot from downtown. Balls moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Winnfield.
Winnfield loads up on a big right hand but Balls slips the punch.
Winnfield lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Winnfield as he connects with a hook.
Balls catches Winnfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Balls works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winnfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winnfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Winnfield misses the target.
Balls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winnfield.
Winnfield throws out a loose jab but Balls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balls throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winnfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Balls throws a shot from downtown. Winnfield moves away and avoids it.
Winnfield throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Balls to counter with a crisp jab.
Balls connects with the punch.
Balls throws an off balance right hand
and Winnfield counters with a straight right hand.
Balls ducks under a wild hook from Winnfield.
Balls ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winnfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balls was well out of range. Poor timing from Winnfield.
Balls lands a lovely overhand right.
Winnfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balls throws an off balance right hand
and Winnfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Balls lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winnfield misses the body punch
and Balls counters with a huge left! Winnfield is in big trouble! He's backing up but Balls isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Winnfield from any more damage. A dominating finish by Balls!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Balls!

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