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Event:
OFK 65 - Kasamsun Vs Power
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Mugshot throws a hook to the side of Stienis's head but Stienis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mugshot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stienis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stienis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mugshot tries to avoid it but Stienis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mugshot to the ground. Mugshot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mugshot is looking to counter the offense by Stienis and move into the clinch.#KD#
Mugshot cracks Stienis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mugshot has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stienis to stand back up!#ROC#Stienis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
Mugshot throws a hook but Stienis blocks it.
Stienis is still on wobbly legs! Can Mugshot finish him?#TD2#
Stienis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mugshot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugshot is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stienis seems to have recovered his senses.#SU2#
Stienis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mugshot misses with a straight left.
Stienis throws a sloppy head kick and Mugshot moves out of range easily.
Stienis tries to clinch up.
Mugshot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mugshot misses with a two punch combination.
Stienis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Stienis looks to score with a jab to the body but Mugshot is just out of range.
Mugshot throws a jab but it's blocked by Stienis.
Mugshot misses with a double jab.
Mugshot really is a fat lump.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mugshot engages and cracks Stienis with a massive lead left hook - Stienis tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mugshot is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muggy Mugshot! |
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Event:
OFK 54 - Reilly Vs Milos
Date: Jan 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ben feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stienis wants to stand but Ben is controlling the position.
Stienis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ben. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ben is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ben trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ben throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stienis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ben is in close to Stienis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ben wants to control from the top but Stienis keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ben won't allow Stienis to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ben working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ben scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ben postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ben passes Stienis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ben connects with a nice short shot to Stienis's temple.
Stienis is refusing to be controlled, as Ben sits in half guard.
Ben content to control rather than advance.
Ben seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ben moves nicely into side control.
Ben working the head with strikes.
Ben scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stienis to see if he's OK.#T2##SUB#
Ben tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ben has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stienis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ben connects with a decent elbow.
Ben is working Stienis over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Ben looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stienis taking a bit of punishment here - Ben scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ben cracks Stienis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ben prevents Stienis from escaping the position.
Ben landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ben looks up at the clock and then as Stienis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ben smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A big shot lands for Ben! That's hurt Stienis! Will he recover? Ben fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yowis Ben! |
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Event:
OFK 40 - Zinsou Vs Mad Onion
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Stienis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haardt's half guard.#ES#
Haardt pushes Stienis off and gets back to his feet.
Haardt misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Stienis counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haardt as Stienis tries to tie him up.
Stienis takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
Haardt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Haardt blocks an elbow strike.
Stienis wants to break free but Haardt has control.
Haardt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stienis looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haardt lands a damaging elbow.
Haardt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haardt lands an elbow inside that Stienis shrugs off. #ROC#Stienis is rocked!
Knees to the body from Haardt.
Stienis is still on wobbly legs! Can Haardt finish him?
Haardt lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Stienis looking to stall.
Haardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stienis.
Stienis seems to have recovered his senses.
Haardt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Haardt lands a knee to the body.
#KD#
Haardt lands a vicious elbow to the side of Stienis's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Haardt tries to finish him with strikes but Stienis still seems able to defend himself so Haardt steps back and lets Stienis get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#CUT#That has opened up Rita Stienis's cut even more.#CL#
Haardt has Stienis up against the cage in a clinch.
Haardt creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Stienis! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Haardt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertel Haardt! |
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Event:
OFK 35 - Galeos Vs Saenamuang
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney swats away the attempt to clinch by Stienis.
Stienis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maloney pinned against the cage. Maloney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stienis misses with the combination.
Maloney throws a nice looking combination but Stienis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crunch! Stienis slams his shin into Maloney's torso.
Stienis moves out of range as Maloney strikes.
Stienis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice uppercut lands for Maloney. That snapped Stienis's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.#KD2#
Maloney bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Stienis! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Stienis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Maloney gets to his feet - Stienis follows without any prompting.
Oh Stienis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Maloney has managed to clinch.
Stienis seems to have got his legs back now.
Stienis looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Maloney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Maloney fakes the body blow, causing Stienis to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Stienis goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmund Maloney!
A less than humble Edmund Maloney misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
OFK 29 - Jackson Vs Wang
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a hook but Stienis avoids it easily.#CL#
Hunt gets tackled into the cage by Stienis. Stienis maintains the clinch. #BC#
Stienis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Stienis counters with a nice leg kick.
Stienis slips under a jab.
Hunt cracks Stienis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Stienis closes the distance and clinches.
Stienis lands a nice elbow.
Stienis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stienis stalling the fight.
Stienis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stienis seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stienis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Stienis breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
#T1##CL#
Stienis rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Stienis manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Stienis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Stienis gets to his feet - Hunt follows without any prompting. #CL#
Stienis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Stienis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Stienis moved out of range.
Stienis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Stienis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Stienis's head but Stienis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Stienis counters with a quick kick to the body but Hunt blocks it.
Tyson Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stienis moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Stienis moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Stienis breaks from the clinch.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunt sprawls well. Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stienis gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Stienis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stienis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a combination
#CL#
and Stienis counters by clinching up.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Stienis has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Stienis is controlling him.#BC#
Stienis breaks the clinch.
Stienis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stienis somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rita Stienis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Stienis on that attempt. #T3##CL#
Hunt gets tackled into the cage by Stienis. Stienis maintains the clinch.
Stienis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tyson Hunt has been cut.
Stienis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Stienis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.#BC#
Stienis breaks the clinch.
Tyson Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stienis slips under a jab.
Stienis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt jabs Stienis right on the nose. Stienis blinks but takes it well.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Stienis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Stienis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Stienis rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Stienis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Stienis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stienis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Stienis clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stienis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Stienis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
As Hunt tries to get set, Stienis tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunt misses with a hook
#CL#
and Stienis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Stienis keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Stienis breaks the clinch.
Stienis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Hunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hunt gets tackled into the cage by Stienis. Stienis maintains the clinch.
Stienis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stienis slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Stienis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Stienis on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Stienis staying out of range there.
Stienis tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Stienis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Stienis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stienis lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stienis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SU#
Stienis stands up from Hunt's guard - Stienis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stienis slips a straight right by Hunt.
Stienis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Stienis gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Stienis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hunt lands with a straight right. Stienis didn't see that one coming.
Stienis throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Stienis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hunt throws a right hand that Stienis ducks under and follows up with a left that Stienis also avoids with ease.
Stienis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Stienis lands a high kick!
Stienis shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rita Stienis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Stienis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stienis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Stienis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stienis slips a jab from Hunt.
Stienis throws an overhand right that has Hunt reeling! Stienis follows up with more punches and Hunt is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rita Stienis! |
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Event:
OFK 24 - Tepes Lii Vs Khan
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrokhi misses with a looping left.
Farrokhi looks to land a left hand but Stienis moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Stienis.
Farrokhi throws a hook but Stienis avoids it easily.
Stienis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stienis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Farrokhi misses.
Farrokhi throws a looping overhand right but Stienis ducks down to avoid it.
Stienis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farrokhi.
Farrokhi throws a lazy right hand but Stienis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Farrokhi misses.
Stienis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stienis ducks under a wild hook from Farrokhi.
Farrokhi missing with a left hand there. Stienis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farrokhi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farrokhi misses with a looping right.
Farrokhi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Farrokhi misses with a looping right.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farrokhi as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Farrokhi misses.
Stienis blocks a jab.#T1#
A big left from Farrokhi misses.
Farrokhi misses with a lunging right hand
and Stienis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fighters circling - Farrokhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stienis ducks under a wild hook from Farrokhi.
Stienis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farrokhi.
Farrokhi throws a hook to the side of Stienis's head but Stienis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farrokhi misses with a body shot.
Stienis feints the counter takedown.
Farrokhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stienis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amin Farrokhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Farrokhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farrokhi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stienis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stienis shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Stienis pushes Farrokhi up against the cage in a clinch.
Farrokhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farrokhi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stienis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Stienis blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Farrokhi as Stienis tries to tie him up.
A short right from Farrokhi.
Stienis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farrokhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Farrokhi misses with some punches.
Farrokhi misses with the head strike.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhi lands with a right to the head.
Farrokhi cracks Stienis with a nice body shot.
Stienis told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Stienis looks winded!
Farrokhi lands a left hand.
Farrokhi cracks Stienis with a nice body shot.
Farrokhi scores with a shot to the side of Stienis's head.
Farrokhi lands a hook that snaps the head of Stienis backwards.
Farrokhi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farrokhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farrokhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stienis backwards. #ROC#Stienis is rocked!
A short uppercut from Farrokhi.
Stienis is still on wobbly legs! Can Farrokhi finish him?
Farrokhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrokhi.
Farrokhi misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Farrokhi.
Farrokhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farrokhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stienis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farrokhi. #T3#
Stienis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farrokhi lands a left hand.
Farrokhi misses with a punch on the inside.
Stienis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farrokhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farrokhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stienis.
Farrokhi lands an uppercut.
Farrokhi has a couple of punches blocked by Stienis.
Farrokhi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Farrokhi fails to land.
Farrokhi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Farrokhi.
Stienis blocking some punches.
Farrokhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farrokhi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Farrokhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farrokhi lands a big right hand that drops Stienis! The killer instinct kicks in and Farrokhi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Farrokhi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amin Farrokhi!
Amin Farrokhi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 16 - Zinsou Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stienis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mugshot.
Mugshot fails to land with a series of punches.
Muggy Mugshot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stienis lands a front kick.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mugshot but Mugshot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mugshot looks to land a left hand but Stienis moved out of range nicely.
Mugshot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stienis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mugshot swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Mugshot clinches up against the cage.
Mugshot letting Stienis take a breather here.
Mugshot tries to break the clinch but Stienis is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mugshot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stienis slips under a jab.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mugshot but Mugshot pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Stienis dives in and grabs Mugshot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mugshot pushes down on Stienis's head and hops out.
Muggy Mugshot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.#CL#
Mugshot forces Stienis back against the cage and clinches.
Stienis taking a breather. #BC#
Mugshot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugshot swats away the attempt to clinch by Stienis.
Mugshot is looking to counter punch.
Mugshot throws a head kick but Stienis moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mugshot.
Mugshot throws a hook to the side of Stienis's head but Stienis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mugshot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mugshot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stienis throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Mugshot closes the distance and pushes Stienis back into the cage.#BC#
Mugshot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mugshot 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 Stienis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stienis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mugshot really is a fat lump.#T2#
Mugshot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Mugshot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stienis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Stienis won't allow Mugshot to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Mugshot is working an open guard so Stienis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Mugshot closes the distance and clinches.
Stienis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mugshot misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Stienis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mugshot throws the kick towards the body but Stienis avoids it.
Stienis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mugshot defends it well.#T3#
Mugshot throws a wild body kick that Stienis sees coming a mile off.
Mugshot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stienis manages to avoid it.
Stienis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mugshot.
#KD#
Mugshot drops Stienis with a beautiful combination! Stienis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mugshot is looking for the KO!#ROC#Stienis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
Mugshot missing with a left hand there. Stienis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stienis is still on wobbly legs! Can Mugshot finish him?
Mugshot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stienis.
Stienis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mugshot throws out the jab.
Mugshot tries to clinch but Stienis moves out of range.
Stienis seems to have recovered his senses.
Stienis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mugshot avoids it really well and circles away.
Stienis drops his hands for a split second and Mugshot immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Stienis face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Mugshot follows up with a right hand that knocks Stienis into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Muggy Mugshot! |
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Event:
OFK 9 - Reilly Vs Ired
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carpenter prevents Stienis from standing back up.
Carpenter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stienis looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carpenter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carpenter throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stienis to regain full guard.
Carpenter's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Stienis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carpenter is controlling him. #ES#
Stienis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Carpenter wants a takedown.
Stienis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carpenter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stienis prevents it.
Rita Stienis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.
Carpenter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carpenter wants a takedown but no success here.
Carpenter looking for a takedown.
Carpenter working hard to break the clinch.
Stienis avoiding damage.
Stienis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carpenter's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Mike Carpenter has been cut.#T2#
Stienis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carpenter's face.
Carpenter is trying to drag Stienis to the mat but Stienis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stienis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stienis lands a good knee to the midsection. Carpenter won't want to take too many of those.
Stienis stalling in the clinch but Carpenter improves position. #BC#
Stienis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carpenter cracks Stienis with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Carpenter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stienis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ROC2#Stienis is rocked!
Stienis tries to escape but Carpenter is in control.
The ground and pound from Carpenter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stienis tries to escape but Carpenter is in control.
Carpenter misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Stienis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Carpenter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stienis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carpenter.
Stienis is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpenter prevents Stienis from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carpenter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Carpenter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stienis!
Stienis manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Stienis, under a barage of strikes from Carpenter.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stienis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carpenter.
Carpenter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stienis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carpenter stops Stienis from getting back to his feet.
Carpenter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stienis is trying to stand back up but Carpenter is controlling him
Carpenter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been informed that Carpenter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stienis pushes Carpenter off looking to stand but Carpenter dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carpenter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carpenter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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 Rita Stienis 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##TD2#
Carpenter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stienis on his heels. He'll look to pass Stienis's guard now, I'm sure.
Carpenter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carpenter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carpenter throwing strikes from guard but Stienis blocks nicely.
Stienis is looking to stand up but Carpenter isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##ES#
Stienis pushes Carpenter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stienis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carpenter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rita Stienis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carpenter is looking to clinch but Stienis is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Carpenter closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stienis. #BC#
Stienis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stienis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stienis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carpenter sprawls and moves away.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch but Stienis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stienis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carpenter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Carpenter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Stienis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carpenter swats away the attempt to clinch by Stienis.#CL2#
Carpenter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carpenter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stienis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Stienis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Carpenter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stienis quickly recovers to half guard.
Carpenter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stienis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stienis is looking to escape.#T3##SUB2#
Carpenter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stienis is trying to stand up here but Carpenter is controlling him well.
Carpenter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stienis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Carpenter 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carpenter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carpenter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stienis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stienis fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD2#
Carpenter drops his shoulder and cracks Stienis with a huge uppercut! Stienis goes down! Can Carpenter finish him?
Oh Stienis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Carpenter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stienis seems to have got his legs back now.
Carpenter trying to control but Stienis is working from the bottom.
Carpenter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carpenter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stienis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carpenter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carpenter throws a big right hand that misses.
Stienis wants to stand up but Carpenter is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carpenter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Carpenter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carpenter moves in looking to clinch but Stienis pushes him off.
Carpenter shoots in looking for a takedown. Stienis tries to sprawl out of it but Carpenter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stienis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carpenter fails with the takedown#CL#
and Stienis counters by clinching up.
Rita Stienis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.
Carpenter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carpenter looking for a takedown.
Carpenter tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis gets underhooks to prevent Carpenter's takedown attempt.
Carpenter wants a takedown but no success here.
Carpenter is looking for a takedown.
Carpenter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carpenter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stienis is defending well.#BC#
Stienis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Stienis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carpenter defends it nicely.
Carpenter wants to clinch but Stienis slips to the side
and Stienis counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Stienis.
#CL#
Carpenter tries to keep at a distance but Stienis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carpenter is trying to break free.
Stienis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stienis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stienis looking to slow down the pace here.
Stienis looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Stienis trying to control the position but instead, Carpenter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stienis into the cage.
Stienis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carpenter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stienis after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Stienis breaks the clinch.
Carpenter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stienis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carpenter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Stienis clinches up with Carpenter and pushes him back against the cage.
Carpenter struggles to land a body shot inside as Stienis controls his hands.
Carpenter has Stienis pushed against the cage.
Stienis misses with some punches.
#T3#
Stienis gets underhooks to prevent Carpenter's takedown attempt.
Carpenter is trying to drag Stienis to the mat but Stienis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rita Stienis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stienis is trying to maintain a safe position but Carpenter gets an underhook and turns Stienis into the cage.
Stienis is pressed up against the cage. Carpenter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stienis down to the mat. Stienis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carpenter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stienis.
Stienis tries for a takedown but Carpenter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carpenter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stienis swats away the attempt to clinch by Carpenter.
As Carpenter looks to move away, Stienis throws a big counter combo but Carpenter just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Carpenter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stienis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stienis is trying to buck Carpenter off.
Carpenter throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Stienis pushes Carpenter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carpenter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Carpenter controlling from side mount.
Stienis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carpenter connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stienis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carpenter is controlling him well.
Carpenter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Carpenter lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rita Stienis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stienis 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rita Stienis! |
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Event:
OFK #8 - Zinsou Vs Raymaker
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stienis shoots and misses
and Dela Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
Stienis has his takedown stuffed
and Dela Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stienis with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Dela Cruz counters with a big uppercut that knocks Stienis off his feet! Dela Cruz dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Stienis is rocked!
Art Vincent Dela Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
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!#SUB#
Dela Cruz has hold of Stienis's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stienis tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dela Cruz cranks the arm and Stienis screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stienis, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
A relieved looking Art Vincent Dela Cruz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK #3-Destroyer Vs Donkashane
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Stienis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stienis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stienis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rucco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stienis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rucco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stienis pushes Rucco off looking to stand but Rucco dives back in and keeps control.
Stienis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Rucco seems to be working for a kimura but Stienis defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Rucco seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stienis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Rucco! |
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Event:
OFK #1 - Zinsou Vs Suckerpunch
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Columbus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stienis taking a breather.
Stienis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stienis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stienis misses with a body punch.
Columbus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stienis pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Stienis takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stienis.
Stienis avoiding damage.
#T1##BC2#
Stienis manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stienis.
Columbus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stienis tries to close the distance and clinch but Columbus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Columbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stienis throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Chris Columbus has been cut.
Columbus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stienis.
Stienis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Columbus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stienis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stienis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Columbus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Columbus trying to control the action but Stienis is working from the bottom. #T2#
Stienis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Columbus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stienis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Columbus's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Columbus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stienis is just riding it out for now. Columbus eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Columbus is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Stienis to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Columbus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Columbus throwing strikes but missing.
Columbus trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stienis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Columbus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stienis on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Columbus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stienis wants to stand but Columbus is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Columbus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Columbus trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stienis lands with a nice body kick.
Chris Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stienis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Columbus counters with a series of strikes that sends Stienis to the canvas! Columbus follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Stienis is rocked!
Chris Columbus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
Stienis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Columbus.
Stienis is still in real trouble! Can Columbus finish him?
Columbus trying to control but Stienis is working from the bottom.
Stienis seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Columbus looking to sit in guard and control but Stienis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stienis wants to stand but Columbus is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Columbus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Columbus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Columbus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Columbus seems to be working for a kimura but Stienis defends the submission attempt.
Columbus stops Stienis from getting back to his feet.
Stienis is not content to let Columbus control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus controlling the action here. #ES2#
Stienis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Columbus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Stienis can't break the clinch.
Stienis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Columbus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stienis missing with knees to the body.
Columbus wants a takedown.
Stienis working hard to break the clinch.
Stienis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Columbus tries for a takedown but Stienis manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Columbus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stienis stalling in the clinch but Columbus improves position.
Stienis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Columbus is keeping busy.
Columbus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Columbus has Stienis pressed against the cage, preventing Stienis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stienis prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Stienis manages to break the clinch.
Chris Columbus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Columbus throws a combination that misses
and Stienis counters with a nice leg kick.
Stienis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##TD#
Columbus dives in and scores a takedown into Stienis's guard.#ES2#
Stienis pushes Columbus off and scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Stienis.
Stienis slaps away a takedown attempt from Columbus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Columbus feints a jab promting Stienis to slip. Columbus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stienis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
Stienis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Columbus misses with a shot to the body
and Stienis counters with a low kick, right behind Columbus 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Columbus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stienis or perhaps it was just good defense by Columbus, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Columbus misses its target.#T4#
Columbus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Columbus wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Columbus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stienis sprawls well initially but Columbus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stienis pushes Columbus off looking to stand but Columbus dives back in and keeps control.
Columbus stalling.
Columbus trying to pass the guard but Stienis defending well.
Columbus is trying to control. Stienis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stienis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stienis has hold of Columbus's hands but Columbus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stienis taking some punishment here, with Columbus in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rita Stienis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Columbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Columbus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD#
Columbus drives through with a takedown into Stienis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stienis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Columbus.
Columbus trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Columbus stands up over Stienis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Columbus won't allow Stienis to get back to his feet.
Stienis keeping moving, preventing Columbus from controlling successfully.
Stienis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Columbus controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis wants to get back to his feet but Columbus is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stienis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Columbus lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Columbus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Columbus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stienis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stienis pushes Columbus off but Columbus dives into side control.
#SUB#
Columbus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stienis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chris Columbus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stienis is not content to let Columbus control the position. #SUB#
Columbus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stienis has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Stienis is being controlled here.
Columbus in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stienis is trying to get back to his feet.
Stienis stops Columbus from passing to mount.
Stienis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Columbus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stienis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Columbus's guard! Nice work there by Stienis!
Columbus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3##SU2#
Stienis gets to his feet - Columbus follows without any prompting. #TD#
Columbus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chris Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Columbus is working for a kimura but Stienis is defending it quite comfortably.
Columbus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stienis looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Stienis is not content to let Columbus control the position.
Columbus lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Columbus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stienis sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Columbus is trying to work for a kimura but Stienis is defending well.
Columbus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stienis wants to get back to his feet.
Rita Stienis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Columbus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stienis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rita Stienis! |
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Event:
SAFO 57 Randleman v Flexy
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Stienis with a jab.
Stienis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shiek defends well and Stienis ends up having to push Shiek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stienis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stienis moves away from the strike by Shiek. #TD2#
Stienis gets caught napping as Shiek dives in and scores a takedown. Stienis manages to retain guard.
Stienis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shiek on the ground.
Shiek wants to control from the top but Stienis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiek connects with a couple of short punches.
Shiek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shiek throws a big elbow that misses.
Shiek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stienis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shiek throwing strikes but missing.
Shiek trying to control but Stienis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shiek 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.
Shiek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stienis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Stienis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shiek trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stienis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stienis wants to stand but Shiek is controlling the position.
Shiek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shiek throwing strikes but missing.
Stienis is looking to stand up but Shiek isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stienis tries for a takedown but Shiek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stienis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
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.
Shiek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Shiek.#TD2#
Shiek scores with a takedown into Stienis's guard.
Shiek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shiek cracks Stienis with a solid left hand.
Stienis wants to stand up but Shiek is controlling him.
Stienis is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shiek throwing strikes from guard but Stienis blocks nicely.
Stienis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shiek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shiek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stienis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shiek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Stienis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shiek controls the pace.
Shiek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shiek won't allow Stienis to get back to his feet.
Shiek with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Shiek has gone for a leg lock! Stienis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shiek's guard.#REVR#
Shiek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stienis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stienis is fighting to break Shiek's control of his arms but Shiek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stienis wants to stand and escape but instead Shiek has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Shiek stops Stienis from standing up.
Shiek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stienis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shiek advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shiek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stienis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shiek is looking to take a break and control but Stienis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Shiek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stienis slips a jab from Shiek.
Stienis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crunch! Stienis slams his shin into Shiek's torso.
Stienis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stienis darts in looking for a takedown but Shiek gets double underhooks and turns Stienis into the cage.
Stienis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stienis slips a straight right by Shiek.
Shiek misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Shiek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stienis is trying to defend but Shiek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shiek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Shiek 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.
Shiek prevents Stienis from standing back up.
#T1#
Stienis is not content to let Shiek control the position.
Iron Shiek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stienis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shiek. #SUB2#
Shiek seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stienis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iron Shiek!
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Event:
SAFO 47 IsMore v Emelianegro
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Egomi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stienis. Stienis obviously looking to wear him down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stienis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stienis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Egomi shoots in for a takedown but Stienis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Stienis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Egomi is looking to control Stienis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egomi avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Stienis gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Stienis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Stienis decides to stand back up. Stienis steps back and let's Egomi get back to his feet.
Egomi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Egomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Egomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stienis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Egomi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Egomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Egomi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stienis!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egomi wants to control but Stienis is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Stienis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The fight stays on the outside here - Egomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stienis. Egomi shrugs it off though. #T2##TD2#
Stienis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Stienis decides to stand back up. Stienis steps back and let's Egomi get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stienis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Egomi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stienis breaks from the clinch.
Egomi fails with the takedown.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Stienis shoots in and bounces Egomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Egomi is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Stienis stands and steps away. Egomi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##TD2#
Stienis shoots in and bounces Egomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Egomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Egomi controlling the position.
Egomi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Stienis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Egomi drives through with a takedown into Stienis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Egomi won't allow Stienis to get back to his feet. #SU#
Egomi stands up from Stienis's guard - Egomi perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##TD2#
Stienis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Egomi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Egomi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stienis slaps away a takedown attempt from Egomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stienis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Stienis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egomi.
Egomi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stienis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Stienis closes the distance and pushes Egomi back into the cage.
Stienis is trying to break the clinch but Egomi is controlling him.#BC2#
Stienis breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stienis throws a nice head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Stienis. #TD2#
Stienis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Egomi was covering up waiting for the punch and Stienis finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stienis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Egomi, up you get!
Egomi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Stienis has Egomi up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Egomi tries for a takedown but Stienis manages to get underhooks.
Stienis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Stienis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stienis misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Stienis drives through and clinches with Egomi against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stienis.#TD#
Egomi pulls Stienis into guard.
Stienis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Stienis stands up and waves to Egomi to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Egomi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stienis avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Egomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Stienis shoots in and gets a takedown into Egomi's guard.#ES#
Egomi pushes Stienis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rita Stienis seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Stienis darts in and clinches Egomi up against the cage.#TD#
Egomi decides to pull guard.
Egomi trying to keep a closed guard but Stienis is proving a slippery customer.
Egomi striking off his back but it's not causing Stienis any problems. #T3##SU2#
Stienis stands up and waves to Egomi to follow him. #CL#
Egomi moves into the clinch.
Egomi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Stienis breaks the clinch.
Egomi tries to clinch but Stienis moves out of range. #TD2#
Stienis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Stienis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Egomi to his feet.
Aron Egomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Egomi gets caught napping as Stienis dives in and scores a takedown. Egomi manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Stienis prevents Egomi from getting back to his feet.
Stienis wanted to stand there but Egomi had control of the position.
Egomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stienis is one step ahead there. #ES#
Egomi wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egomi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stienis swivels and escapes.
Stienis scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Stienis dives in and scores a takedown into Egomi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Egomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Stienis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Egomi pushes Stienis off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Egomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egomi prevents Stienis from standing back up.
#SUB#
Egomi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Egomi seems to be working for a kimura but Stienis defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stienis wants to get back to his feet.
Egomi lands strikes from half guard.
Egomi trying to pass the guard but Stienis defending well.
Aron Egomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Egomi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stienis is just riding it out for now. Egomi eventually gives up the hold.
Egomi working Stienis over with strikes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stienis won't allow Egomi to pass to mount.
Stienis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Egomi wants to pass the guard but Stienis is defending well.
Stienis is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stienis throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Egomi counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Stienis has one foot on Egomi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Stienis throws a head kick but Egomi moves out of range.
#TD2#
Stienis drives through with a takedown into Egomi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Egomi kicks Stienis off and gets to his feet.
Egomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egomi dodges the punch combination from Stienis.
#TD2#
Stienis drives through with a takedown into Egomi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Egomi kicks Stienis off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Stienis. No joy for Egomi on that attempt. #T4##TD2#
Stienis shoots in and bounces Egomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Stienis stands up and waves to Egomi to follow him. #TD2#
Stienis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Egomi working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Egomi is working an open guard so Stienis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Egomi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stienis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rita Stienis!
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Event:
SMASH: Heed vs Hedger (NC)
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Moneymake scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Moneymake misses.
Stienis is looking to slow Moneymake down with leg kicks.
Moneymake misses with a double jab.
Moneymake throws a right hand that Stienis ducks under and follows up with a left that Stienis also avoids with ease.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moneymake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stienis under the eye.
Moneymake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stienis.
Moneymake looks to land a combination but Stienis avoids it well.
Moneymake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stienis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stienis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moneymake defends it well.
Stienis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stienis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moneymake.#TD2#
Stienis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!#SU2#
Stienis decides to stand back up.
Stienis just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike Moneymake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moneymake throws a series of punches but Stienis avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Moneymake. No joy for Stienis on that attempt. #CL2#
Stienis closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Stienis has Moneymake pressed against the cage.
Stienis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moneymake avoids it.#BC#
Moneymake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Moneymake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stienis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moneymake.
Moneymake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Stienis 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.
Moneymake throws a series of strikes that have Stienis backpedaling.
Stienis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moneymake throws a hook to the side of Stienis's head but Stienis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stienis tries to move into range but Moneymake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stienis tries to clinch there but Moneymake circles away.
Stienis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moneymake swivels and escapes.
Mike Moneymake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
Moneymake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stienis slips under a jab from Moneymake.#T2#
Stienis tries for a takedown but Moneymake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stienis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Stienis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moneymake was covering up waiting for the punch and Stienis finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Moneymake pushes Stienis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Stienis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moneymake on his heels. He'll look to pass Moneymake's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Moneymake has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stienis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Moneymake misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Stienis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moneymake.
Moneymake is breathing heavily.
Stienis doesn't manage to clinch there - Moneymake circles away.
Moneymake lands the left hand.#CL#
Moneymake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stienis, pushing him back against the cage.
Stienis works on Moneymake's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stienis fails to land. #BC#
Moneymake manages to break the clinch.
Stienis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moneymake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stienis dives in and grabs Moneymake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moneymake pushes down on Stienis's head and hops out.
Moneymake misses with a double jab
and Stienis counters with a nice body shot.
Moneymake throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so Stienis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Moneymake is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moneymake is trying to break the clinch but Stienis has him pressed against the cage.
Moneymake is trying to push Stienis away but Stienis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stienis taking a breather.
Stienis just leaning against Moneymake, taking a breather.
Stienis misses with a punch to the body.
Moneymake can't break the clinch.
Moneymake can't break the clinch.
Stienis is trying to force a seperation but Moneymake has the dominant position.
Stienis prevents Moneymake from breaking the clinch.
Moneymake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stienis has Moneymake pressed against the cage, preventing Moneymake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Stienis breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Moneymake dominated that round.
That's time! Moneymake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Moneymake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stienis.
Stienis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Moneymake throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Stienis counters with a single leg into guard. Moneymake didn't expect that. #SU2#
Stienis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stienis throws a sloppy head kick and Moneymake moves out of range easily.
Moneymake scores with a nice strike.
Stienis shoots in but no luck this time.
Stienis wants to clinch up but Moneymake keeps it at a distance.
Stienis fails with the takedown.
Moneymake throws a big counter combination but Stienis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stienis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moneymake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moneymake throws a big counter combination but Stienis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mike Moneymake is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneymake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stienis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moneymake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stienis somewhat.
Mike Moneymake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.#CL2#
Stienis clinches up with Moneymake and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Moneymake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moneymake as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moneymake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moneymake throws a right hand that Stienis ducks under and follows up with a left that Stienis also avoids with ease.
Moneymake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stienis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moneymake.#TD2#
Stienis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moneymake's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stienis wants to stand but Moneymake is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES#
Moneymake scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Stienis moves away from the strike by Moneymake.
Stienis shoots in and drives through. Moneymake sprawls well.
Moneymake fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Moneymake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stienis tries to circle away but Moneymake has him pinned against the cage.
Stienis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stienis just leaning against Moneymake, taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Moneymake.
Moneymake is looking to break free of the clinch but Stienis has double underhooks. #BC#
Moneymake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moneymake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stienis misses with a takedown attempt - Moneymake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Moneymake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stienis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moneymake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stienis tries to clinch but Moneymake is having none of it.
Moneymake misses with a straight left.
Moneymake throws a series of punches but Stienis avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Moneymake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stienis is looking to break free of the clinch but Moneymake has double underhooks.
Stienis lands an elbow just above Moneymake 's eye.
Stienis prevents Moneymake from breaking the clinch.
Moneymake keeps control of Stienis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stienis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moneymake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Moneymake blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stienis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moneymake letting Stienis take a breather here.#BC#
Moneymake manages to break the clinch.
Moneymake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moneymake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stienis throws a head kick that misses.
Moneymake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stienis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moneymake misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Moneymake dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stienis dives in and grabs Moneymake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moneymake pushes down on Stienis's head and hops out.
Moneymake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moneymake throws a right and a left that Stienis avoids nicely.
Stienis looks for a takedown but Moneymake sprawls well.
Moneymake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Moneymake. No joy for Stienis on that attempt.
Mike Moneymake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
Moneymake throws a series of punches but Stienis avoids them all with ease.
Moneymake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stienis counters with a three punch combo that has Moneymake backing up. Moneymake nods at Stienis to acknowledge the strikes.
Moneymake misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moneymake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moneymake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stienis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stienis moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Moneymake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Moneymake keeps control of Stienis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Stienis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stienis is looking to clinch.
Stienis closes the distance and clinches up with Moneymake, looking for a takedown. Stienis pushes Moneymake against the cage but Moneymake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stienis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moneymake defends well and Stienis ends up having to push Moneymake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moneymake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Moneymake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moneymake.
Moneymake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stienis can do to turn this around?
Stienis shoots in for a double leg but Moneymake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moneymake works the jab nicely.#CL#
Moneymake clinches. #BC#
Moneymake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stienis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Stienis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moneymake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moneymake with a hook.
Moneymake misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Moneymake.
Moneymake stuffs the takedown.
Moneymake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stienis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moneymake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Moneymake rushes Stienis and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Moneymake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stienis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moneymake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moneymake stalks Stienis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stienis's face. Stienis staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Stienis fails with a takedown attempt.
Moneymake throws a series of punches but Stienis avoids them all with ease.
Moneymake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stienis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moneymake tries to avoid it but Stienis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moneymake to the ground. Moneymake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moneymake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stienis tries to clinch up.
Moneymake throws a nice looking combination but Stienis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stienis counters with a body kick.
It looks like Moneymake has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stienis tries to clinch up.
Stienis works the jab nicely.
Moneymake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Moneymake tries to sprawl but Stienis drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Moneymake has one foot on Stienis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moneymake fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Moneymake does no damage.
Stienis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Moneymake misses the target.
Stienis fails with a takedown attempt.
Moneymake misses with the combination.
A combination from Moneymake does no damage. #CL#
Moneymake instigates a clinch.
Rita Stienis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Moneymake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moneymake blocks a body shot from Stienis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Moneymake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moneymake 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Moneymake!
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Event:
SMASH: Deertay vs Stienis
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Deertay throws a sloppy head kick and Stienis moves out of range easily.
Stienis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stienis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Deertay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stienis's guard.
Deertay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deertay works over Stienis with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deertay is pushing down on Stienis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stienis is fighting to maintain full guard but Deertay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deertay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Deertay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Deertay seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stienis for as long as he can get away with.
Deertay moves into full mount! Stienis won't be happy about that!
Deertay controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deertay dominating with strikes here.
Deertay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stienis looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Stienis is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deertay lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Stienis! Deertay sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Stienis and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joey Deertay!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joey Deertay thanked Kato for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Stienis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Becker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Becker does no damage.
Stienis is looking for the big counter here.
Becker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Becker misses with a double jab
and Stienis counters with a left and a right that stings Becker.
Becker misses the shot to the body.
Becker throws a body punch but Stienis moves out of range. #CL2#
Stienis clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Stienis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stienis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stienis holds on and takes a little breather.
Stienis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stienis throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Stienis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Becker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Becker tries to get out of the position.
Stienis forces his way into half guard.
Stienis is pressing down on Becker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Becker is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Becker is defending against the submission attempts here by Stienis.
Stienis trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Becker pushes Stienis off but Stienis dives into side control.
Stienis trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
Stienis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Stienis lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Brian Becker has been cut.
Becker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Becker looks to move to half guard but instead Stienis has passed into mount! Damn!
Becker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Stienis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Becker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stienis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stienis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Becker! #T4#
Becker tries to buck Stienis off but Stienis takes his back!
Becker wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stienis misses with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Becker's cut.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Becker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Becker swinging wildly here.
Becker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stienis dodges the punch combination from Becker.
Becker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice defenses there by Stienis.
Brian Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker throws a nice looking combination but Stienis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown but Becker shows good takedown defense.
Stienis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Becker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Stienis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Becker's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Stienis stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Becker dodges the punch combination from Stienis.
Stienis lands a head kick. Becker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stienis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Becker counters with a left and a right that stings Stienis.
Becker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Stienis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Becker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Stienis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becker misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Stienis counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becker wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Becker tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Becker tries to buck Stienis off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Stienis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stienis won't let Becker get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Becker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stienis on the ground.
Stienis tries to control but Becker wriggling away. #T3#
The referee warns Becker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#
Brian Becker's cut is getting worse.
Becker can't escape the position.
Stienis trying to control but Becker is having none of it.
Becker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Stienis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stienis trying to control but Becker is having none of it.
Stienis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Becker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rita Stienis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brian Becker's cut.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Becker misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Stienis moves into the clinch.
Stienis tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Stienis manages to break the clinch.
Stienis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Becker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Becker throws a right and a left that Stienis avoids nicely.
Brian Becker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stienis doesn't manage to clinch there - Becker circles away.
Becker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker throws a series of strikes that have Stienis backpedaling.
Stienis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Becker swivels and escapes.
Brian Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
Becker wants to clinch.#T1#
Stienis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Becker pinned against the cage. Becker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Stienis gets a double leg takedown into Becker's guard.
Rita Stienis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stienis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stienis trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Stienis stops Becker from standing up.
Becker being controlled here, momentarily. #ES#
Becker pushes Stienis off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Stienis slips a jab and a cross from Becker.
Becker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Becker wants it to stay on the feet.
Becker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stienis tries to clinch there but Becker circles away.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stienis counters with a body kick that stops Becker in his tracks momentarily.
Becker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stienis eats them both and turns towards Becker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
No joy there for Becker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Becker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Becker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stienis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Becker misses with a series of wild punches.
Stienis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Becker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stienis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Stienis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Becker regains guard immediately.
Stienis is standing up over Becker. Becker looks to escape but Stienis dives into side control.
#REVR#
Becker prevents Stienis from improving position. #T4#
Becker is pushing Stienis's head away, looking to escape. Stienis manages to hold on to the position though.
Becker is looking to get back to his feet here but Stienis is keeping cool and he's managed to take Becker's back.
Becker wants to get back to his feet.
Stienis punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Becker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stienis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rita Stienis!
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Event:
SAFO The Next Level
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Harp closes the distance and pushes Stienis back into the cage.
Harp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Stienis drags the fight down to the ground.
Harp postures up in Stienis's guard and throws a big left but Stienis blocks it. #SUB#
Harp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harp trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Harp drops back looking for a leg! Stienis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stienis manages to kick Harp off! Harp jumps back into Stienis's guard.
Stienis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harp passes Stienis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Harp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Harp is trying to work for a kimura but Stienis is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Harp is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Harp is trying to work for a kimura but Stienis is defending well.
#SUB#
Harp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Harp is trying to work for a kimura but Stienis is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Harp is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stienis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Harp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stienis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harp. #T3#
Stienis trying to control here.
Harp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Harp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stienis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stienis looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Harp seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stienis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Declan Harp!
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Harp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
S.A.F.O BMF #2
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Stienis walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
Stienis tries to clinch up.
Stienis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fratelli's waist but Fratelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stienis off to one side.
Fratelli throwing a counter right hand but Stienis manages to avoid it.
Stienis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fratelli swivels and escapes.
Fratelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stienis momentarily.
Stienis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Stienis is rocked!
Fratelli ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Stienis out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sloth Fratelli!
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Event:
S.A.F.O NEW ERA #2
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stienis.#TD#
Kelly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stienis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stienis is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Stienis keeps moving.
Kelly is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stienis wants to stand up but Kelly is controlling him.
Stienis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Stienis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stienis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Stienis rushes Kelly and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Stienis pulls guard. #SU#
Kelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stienis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stienis wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Kelly is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Stienis has Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Stienis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Stienis pulls guard successfully.
Stienis trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Stienis has his foot on Kelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelly works his way back into a safe position though.
Stienis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stienis is thwarting Kelly's attempts to control the position.
Stienis is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stienis.
Stienis blocks the strikes from Kelly.
Stienis trying to mount his opponent but Kelly defends it.
Stienis controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stienis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis dominated that round.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kelly throws a head kick but Stienis moves out of range.
Stienis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stienis shoots in but Kelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Stienis counters with a body kick.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses
and Stienis counters with a three punch combo that has Kelly backing up. Kelly nods at Stienis to acknowledge the strikes.
Kelly throws a sloppy body shot
and Stienis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kelly really felt that one!
Kelly leaves Stienis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stienis clinches up against the cage.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Stienis won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stienis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mike Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.#T1#
Stienis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Stienis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Stienis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stienis is in Kelly's guard.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stienis forces his way into half guard.
Stienis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rita Stienis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stienis drops an elbow to the side of Kelly's head. #T2#
Stienis lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stienis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stienis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stienis connects with a nice short shot to Kelly's temple.
Stienis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kelly has hold of Stienis's hands but Stienis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stienis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kelly is controlling an arm, preventing Stienis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Stienis with shots to the head and body - Kelly looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stienis lands a heavy elbow.
Stienis wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
Stienis with good strikes from the mount here!
Stienis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kelly?
#T4#
Stienis breaks from Kelly's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stienis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Stienis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stienis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stienis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stienis wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Stienis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stienis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stienis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stienis leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stienis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kelly.
Stienis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to avoid it but Stienis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelly to the ground. Kelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis closes the distance and clinches up with Kelly, looking for a takedown. Stienis pushes Kelly against the cage but Kelly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stienis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kelly takes a step back to recover.
Stienis tries to clinch up.
Stienis throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily. #T1#
Stienis is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stienis throws a nice head kick!
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelly misses with a combination
letting Stienis counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Kelly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stienis manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Stienis stalling.
Stienis passes to full mount!
Stienis lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stienis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Stienis is landing with some decent strikes but Kelly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kelly tries to hold on but Stienis postures up.
Stienis controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Stienis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stienis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Stienis with a couple of short strikes.
Stienis looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stienis controlling the position easily from mount.
Kelly tries to lock up and control but Stienis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stienis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stienis landing strikes from the mount and Kelly is in trouble!
Mike Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rita Stienis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stienis controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rita Stienis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stienis 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rita Stienis!
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Event:
S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER #4
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Routure throws a nice looking combination but Stienis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Stienis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Routure sprawls well initially but Stienis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Routure really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stienis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Routure looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stienis wants to stand but Routure has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Routure is looking to improve his position.
Stienis trying to control the action but Routure is working from the bottom.
Stienis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stienis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Routure doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stienis.
Routure is looking to control Stienis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Routure avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
Routure looking for submissions off his back.
Stienis wants to take a breather but Routure is having none of it.
Routure avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stienis.
Routure should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Routure trying to control here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stienis trying to control from half guard but Routure is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Routure gets a clinch.
Routure tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Routure throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stienis tries to pull guard but Routure holds him up against the cage and eventually Stienis drops back down to his feet.
Routure scores a nice knee to the body.
Routure pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Stienis jumps guard but Routure turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Routure is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stienis to keep the fight standing.
Routure wants to get back to striking at distance but Stienis won't allow it.
Stienis wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Routure is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stienis can't fight it off and eventually Routure manages to take the fight to the floor. Stienis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stienis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Routure not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Routure looking to sit in guard and control but Stienis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Stienis stops Routure from standing up. #SUB2#
Routure has his foot on Stienis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stienis works his way back into a safe position though.
Routure working a defensive guard but Stienis passes into half guard.
#SU#
Stienis stands up and beckons Routure to join him on the feet.
Stienis avoids the head kick by Routure.
As Routure looks to move away, Stienis throws a big counter combo but Routure just gets out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stienis swinging wildly here.
Stienis throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 Rita Stienis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Routure swats away the attempt to clinch by Stienis.#TD2#
Routure fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stienis sprawls well initially but Routure persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stienis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Routure prevents Stienis from standing back up.
Routure perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Routure is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stienis reverses the position - he's now on top in Routure's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Routure is working an open guard so Stienis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Routure avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1##CL#
Stienis clinches with his opponent.
Routure is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stienis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Routure blocks it with crossed arms.
Stienis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Routure has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stienis is trying to keep an underhook but Routure manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stienis manages to get to full guard.
Routure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stienis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stienis trying to control the position.
#T2#
Routure wants to get up but he can't break Stienis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Routure working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stienis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stienis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stienis is defended easily by Routure.
Rita Stienis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stienis has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rita Stienis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Routure.#T3#
Stienis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Routure.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Routure sprawls well. Routure wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stienis gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Routure has closed the distance and engaged Stienis in a clinch.
Routure stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Routure jumps guard.
Routure is wriggling around but Stienis manages to pass to half guard.
Routure is looking for a sweep. Stienis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Routure is doing well to control the position and prevent Stienis from advancing to side control.
Routure tries to roll over but Stienis keeps him under control.
Routure looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stienis trying to control the action but Routure is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Routure can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Routure tries to roll over but Stienis keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Candy Routure showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Routure moves into the clinch.
Stienis has had enough of the clinch but Routure keeps him there for the moment.
Stienis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Routure has had enough of the clinch but Stienis keeps him there for the moment.
Stienis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Routure is trying to force a seperation but Stienis has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Routure tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stienis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Routure tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stienis smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Routure closes the distance and pushes Stienis back into the cage.#T1##TD#
Stienis successfully pulls guard.
Routure is looking to stand up but Stienis won't let him.
Routure trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Routure postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stienis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Routure, into his guard. #REVR#
Stienis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Routure wants to improve his position but instead Stienis has moved into half guard.
Stienis trying to control from half guard but Routure is working away.
Routure wants to control but Stienis is keeping busy.
Stienis wants to control but Routure is keeping him busy. #T3#
Routure is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Routure is trying to control Stienis's posture. Stienis takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Routure! Stienis is rotating here... this could be the end... Routure is out! Stienis has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rita Stienis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Graham scores with a takedown into Stienis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Stienis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stienis striking off his back but it's not causing Graham any problems. #SUB2#
Stienis is looking for a triangle but Graham pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stienis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graham postures up.
Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Stienis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Graham postures up in Stienis's guard and throws a big left but Stienis blocks it.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES2#
Stienis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Graham presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Graham has Stienis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stienis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Graham is trying to break free.#TD#
Graham decides to pull guard.
Stienis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Graham lands a decent punch to the body there.#T2#
Stienis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stienis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Stienis from controlling successfully.
Graham controlling Stienis's posture.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Stienis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
Stienis is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.
#CL#
Graham rushes Stienis and presses him up against the cage.
Stienis being controlled against the cage.
Stienis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Stienis jumps guard.
Graham trying to control but Stienis is working from the bottom.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Stienis blocks nicely.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stienis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stienis working a defensive guard here.
Graham landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Graham dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stienis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Stienis.
#CUT2#
It looks like Shane Graham has been cut.#TD2#
Stienis drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Graham pushes Stienis off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Stienis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Graham's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Graham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stienis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Stienis is posturing up here but Graham has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stienis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stienis has to tap! Slick submission there by Graham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Graham!
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