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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Barny fails with the takedown.
Stankov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barny shoots in for a takedown but Stankov shows good takedown defense.
Barny has his takedown stuffed
and Stankov counters with a good low kick that Barny was not able to check.
Borislaw Stankov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blessed Barny.
Stankov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stankov lands a body shot.
Stankov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barny.
Stankov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Borislaw Stankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Stankov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stankov throws a head kick that Barny semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Blessed Barny has been cut.
Barny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stankov circles away.#T1#
Barny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stankov counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Stankov.
Barny with a poor takedown
and Stankov counters with a body kick that stops Barny in his tracks momentarily.
Barny misses with a takedown attempt
and Stankov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barny looks winded!
The crowd cheers as Stankov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barny doesn't seem phased though.
Stankov lands a nice looking body kick.
Stankov lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Stankov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stankov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Barny keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Stankov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stankov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barny's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barny's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stankov lands a leg kick that knocks Barny off balance momentarily.
Stankov digs a good hook to Barny's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stankov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Stankov throws a leg kick which misses Barny's front leg but catches the back leg as Barny tries to avoid it.
Stankov stuns Barny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stankov feints and then cracks Barny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barny down.
Barny doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stankov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stankov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stankov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stankov punishes Barny's body with a nice straight punch.
Stankov tries to clinch but Barny is having none of it.
Stankov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Stankov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barny with a poor takedown
and Stankov counters with an outside leg kick.
Stankov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stankov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stankov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stankov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barny's sensitive parts.
Barny with a poor takedown
and Stankov counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stankov is defended easily by Barny.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blessed Barny's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stankov fakes the leg kick and cracks Barny in the body.
Barny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barny has his takedown stuffed
and Stankov counters with a series of strikes. Barny will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stankov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stankov connects with a solid leg kick.
Stankov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stankov.#T1#
Stankov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barny. That did some damage!
Stankov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stankov works over Barny's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been told by Stankov's head coaches at Island Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stankov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stankov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stankov scores with a push kick.
Stankov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barny can do to turn this around?
Stankov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stankov.
Borislaw Stankov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Stankov tries to close the distance and clinch but Barny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barny feints the counter takedown.
Barny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stankov is looking to clinch but Barny is avoiding it.
Barny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stankov defends it well.
Stankov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barny's hands.
Barny doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stankov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stankov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A right-left combo lands from Stankov.
Stankov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barny as he avoids it easily.
Stankov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barny sprawls well. Barny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stankov gets slowly back to his feet.
Barny is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stankov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barny.#T3#
Stankov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stankov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stankov clobbers Barny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Stankov lands a glancing blow to the side of Barny's head.#ROC#Barny is rocked!
Donk. Stankov catches Barny right on the button with a cross.
Barny is still on wobbly legs! Can Stankov finish him?
Stankov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stankov jabs at Barny's body.
Stankov connects with a right that clearly hurt Barny. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Stankov proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Barny collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borislaw Stankov!
Blessed Barny was interviewed post fight and said 'He didnt want to grapple tho'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Knapp takes a swing at Stankov's ribcage but misses.
Knapp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stankov finds it's way round the side to connect with Knapp's head.
Stankov tries to clinch but Knapp is having none of it.
Knapp now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stankov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stankov with a nice cross.
Stankov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knapp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Knapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stankov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stankov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankov.
Stankov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knapp lands a right hook to the body.
Stankov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Knapp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danga de danga de dang - Stankov scores with a four punch combination!
Knapp misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Stankov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emmanuella Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Knapp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stankov counters with an inside leg kick.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stankov was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Knapp misses with a hook.
Stankov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knapp but Knapp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knapp steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stankov. That one must have hurt.
Stankov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knapp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stankov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stankov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stankov connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Stankov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knapp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stankov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stankov!
Stankov wants to clinch up but Knapp keeps it at a distance.
Knapp misses with a double jab.
Stankov throws a one two 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!
Stankov tries to close the distance and clinch but Knapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stankov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice takedown defense from Knapp. No joy for Stankov on that attempt.
Knapp misses with a straight right.
Stankov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stankov tries to clinch up but Knapp circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
A head kick misses from Stankov.
Despite the aggression on Knapp's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stankov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knapp flicks out a counter leg kick but Stankov steps away.
Knapp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stankov.
Stankov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knapp doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Knapp.
Knapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Knapp.
Stankov wants to clinch up but Knapp keeps it at a distance.
Knapp throws out a counter right but Stankov avoids it with no problem.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knapp has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stankov lands a really nice looking cross but Knapp seems unphased.
#T4#
Knapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Knapp throws a leg kick but Stankov checks it.
Stankov throws a series of strikes that have Knapp backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stankov tries a head kick but it misses.
Stankov throws a head kick that Knapp semi-blocks.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Stankov ducks down to avoid it.
Stankov is looking to counter punch.
Stankov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knapp will feel that in the morning.
Knapp throws a lazy head kick
and Stankov counters with a big head kick but Knapp shrugs it off.
Knapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Knapp.
Stankov throws a head kick that misses.
Stankov tries to clinch but Knapp moves out of range.
A left and a right from Knapp both land. Nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stankov slips a straight right by Knapp.
Stankov stalks Knapp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knapp's face. Knapp staggers backwards, shaken.
That kick from Stankov tenderised Knapp's leg. Knapp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stankov fakes the leg kick and cracks Knapp in the body.
Stankov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knapp can do to turn this around?
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stankov misses the target.
Stankov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stankov delivers a nice body kick.
Stankov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borislaw Stankov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stankov blocks a head kick by Knapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp throws a hook to the side of Stankov's head but Stankov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp avoids the head kick by Stankov.
Stankov dodges the punch combination from Knapp.
#T1#
Knapp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stankov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Stankov clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Stankov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stankov lands a nice shot to the body.
Stankov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Stankov lands a head kick. Knapp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knapp is looking to clinch but Stankov is avoiding it.
Knapp misses with a few strikes there.
#T2##CL2#
Knapp clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Knapp breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stankov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knapp is breathing heavily.
Knapp throws a head kick but Stankov moves out of range.
Stankov looks to land a combination but Knapp avoids it well.
Knapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stankov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Knapp swinging wildly here.
Knapp throws a sloppy head kick and Stankov moves out of range easily.
Knapp gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stankov counters with a three punch combo that has Knapp backing up. Knapp nods at Stankov to acknowledge the strikes.
Stankov lands a head kick. Knapp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stankov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knapp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knapp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Stankov fakes the leg kick and cracks Knapp in the body.
Knapp throws a nice looking combination but Stankov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stankov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stankov is looking to clinch but Knapp is avoiding it.
Knapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stankov.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stankov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knapp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stankov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stankov scores with a three punch combo!
Stankov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Borislaw Stankov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Knapp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stankov.
Knapp swinging wildly here.
Stankov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stankov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Stankov lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Stankov lands but Knapp takes it in his stride.
Stankov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knapp misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stankov shoots in for a takedown but Knapp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knapp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stankov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knapp under the eye.
Knapp throws a series of punches but Stankov avoids them all with ease.
Knapp throws a series of punches but Stankov avoids them all with ease.
Stankov throws a series of punches but Knapp avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Stankov.
Stankov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Knapp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stankov checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Stankov.
Knapp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knapp misses with a shot to the body
and Stankov counters with a low kick, right behind Knapp 's knee.
Stankov blocks a head kick by Knapp.
Knapp misses with a wild combination.
Knapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stankov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stankov lands with a nice body punch.
Stankov swats away the attempt to clinch by Knapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stankov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knapp momentarily.
Knapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stankov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Knapp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stankov counters with a left and a right that stings Knapp.
Knapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stankov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knapp takes a step back to recover.
Stankov scores with a head kick. Knapp tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stankov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stankov connects with a jab.
Knapp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knapp throws a leg kick but Stankov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knapp has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stankov.
Stankov tries to clinch but Knapp moves out of range.
Stankov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knapp in his tracks.
Knapp looks to land a body kick but Stankov moved away.
Stankov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knapp gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stankov counters with a series of strikes. Knapp will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stankov!
Knapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Stankov.#T2#
Stankov throws a head kick that half lands.
Stankov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Stankov scores with a four punch combination!
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stankov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knapp is looking for the big counter here.
Knapp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stankov throws a big counter combination but Knapp scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stankov is looking to clinch but Knapp is avoiding it.
Stankov doesn't manage to clinch there - Knapp circles away.
Knapp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knapp throws a series of punches but Stankov avoids them all with ease.
Knapp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stankov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Stankov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knapp blocks a head kick by Stankov.
No joy there for Knapp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knapp misses with a double jab.
Stankov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knapp throws a combination that misses
and Stankov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stankov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stankov lands a nice shot that snaps Knapp's head back.
Knapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stankov. Stankov obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Stankov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Stankov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch 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!
Stankov throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Stankov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knapp throws a lazy right hand but Stankov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Stankov.
Stankov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stankov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knapp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stankov.
Knapp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Emmanuella Knapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Stankov jabs at Knapp's body.
Stankov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knapp throws a big counter head kick but Stankov avoids it with no problem.
Stankov throws a series of punches but Knapp moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borislaw Stankov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stankov 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislaw Stankov! |
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Event:
Highland 83
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
St Georges misses with the combination.
Stankov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from St Georges.
St Georges lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stankov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stankov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
St Georges tries to bum rush Stankov with a series of wild strikes but Stankov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stankov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stankov rushes St Georges and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
St Georges pushes Stankov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Stankov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stankov is trying to force a seperation but St Georges has the dominant position.#T1##BC2#
St Georges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Georges throws a nice looking combination but Stankov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Georges swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stankov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Georges misses with a wild combination.
Stankov slips a jab from St Georges.
St Georges throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stankov counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
St Georges instigates a clinch. #BC2#
St Georges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Georges swinging wildly here.
#T2#
St Georges throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stankov counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Stankov does no damage. #CL2#
St Georges closes the distance and clinches.
Stankov is trying to force a seperation but St Georges has the dominant position.
St Georges prevents Stankov from breaking the clinch.
Stankov tries to break free but St Georges pushes him back against the cage.
Stankov is trying to break the clinch but St Georges is controlling him.#BC2#
St Georges breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
St Georges misses with a wild combination.
Stankov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by St Georges.
Stankov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stankov moves away from the strike by St Georges.
St Georges throws a poor cross that misses
and Stankov counters with a straight right hand.
St Georges misses with a shot to the body
and Stankov counters with a left and a right that stings St Georges.
St Georges throws a nice looking combination but Stankov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from St Georges does no damage. #CL2#
Stankov gets tackled into the cage by St Georges. St Georges maintains the clinch. #T4#
Stankov is trying to break the clinch but St Georges is controlling him.
St Georges just leaning against Stankov, taking a breather. #BC2#
St Georges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Georges throws a right and a left that Stankov avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Georges fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stankov is looking for a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from St Georges.
St Georges lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stankov circles away quickly and effectively.
Stankov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St Georges dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
St Georges lands a nice shot that snaps Stankov's head back.
Stankov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stankov slips a jab from St Georges.
St Georges tries to bum rush Stankov with a series of wild strikes but Stankov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stankov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Stankov tries to keep at a distance but St Georges has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stankov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Georges stalling the fight.
#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as St Georges takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stankov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
St Georges breaks the clinch.
St Georges throws a series of punches but Stankov avoids them all with ease.
Stankov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stankov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Georges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Georges wants to counter the offense by Stankov and move into the clinch position.
Stankov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Borislaw Stankov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Georges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
St Georges lands with a nice combination. Stankov backs away looking to recover.
St Georges throws a nice looking combination but Stankov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from St Georges misses.
St Georges fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Stankov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Georges misses with an uppercut
and Stankov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. St Georges is lucky that one didn't land flush.
St Georges blocks a head kick by Stankov.
St Georges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stankov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stankov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stankov is looking to slow St Georges down with leg kicks.
Stankov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Georges.
#T3#
St Georges swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stankov counters with a two punch combo.
St Georges throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stankov counters with a two punch combo.
Pierre St Georges seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Georges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stankov.
St Georges misses with a double jab
and Stankov counters with a straight right hand.
Pierre St Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Georges falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stankov counters with a three punch combo that has St Georges backing up. St Georges nods at Stankov to acknowledge the strikes.
Stankov fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on St Georges's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
St Georges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stankov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Georges.
Stankov is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
St Georges throws a series of punches but Stankov moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stankov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces St Georges back to the cage. Stankov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from St Georges does no damage.
St Georges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stankov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stankov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stankov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
St Georges throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stankov counters with a body kick.
St Georges misses with the combination.
Stankov dodges the punch combination from St Georges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stankov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
St Georges throws a poor cross that misses
and Stankov counters with a leg kick.
St Georges throws a poor cross that misses
and Stankov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stankov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Georges.
Stankov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Georges lands a jab-cross combination.
St Georges blocks a head kick by Stankov.
Stankov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
St Georges misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Georges misses with a double jab
and Stankov counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
St Georges pushes Stankov up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
St Georges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Georges throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stankov counters with a left and a right that stings St Georges. #CL#
St Georges tries to keep at a distance but Stankov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stankov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Georges has him pressed against the cage.
Stankov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
St Georges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Georges throws out a loose jab but Stankov uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Georges just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStankov.#T2#
St Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Georges throws a series of punches but Stankov avoids them all with ease.
Stankov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stankov dodges the punch combination from St Georges.
St Georges throws a combination that misses
and Stankov counters with a two punch combo.
St Georges scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Georges throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stankov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Georges gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
St Georges keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
St Georges avoids the body shot from Stankov.
No joy there for St Georges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Georges's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and St Georges duly obliges.
St Georges swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stankov counters with a left and a right that stings St Georges.
St Georges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stankov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Georges throws a hook but Stankov avoids it easily.
St Georges throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
St Georges closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
St Georges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierre St Georges is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Georges lands a really nice looking cross but Stankov seems unphased.
St Georges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
Stankov scores with a head kick. St Georges tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stankov tries to bum rush St Georges with a series of wild strikes but St Georges uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St Georges misses with a double jab
and Stankov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
St Georges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stankov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borislaw Stankov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - St Georges throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pierre St Georges.
Well St Georges 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St Georges!
Pierre St Georges decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Highland 69
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Shalashaska moves into range and clinches up with Stankov.
Shalashaska jumps guard but Stankov stands there with Shalashaska around his waist. Shalashaska gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stankov is trying to break the clinch but Shalashaska has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Shalashaska pulls guard effortlessly.
Stankov trying to control but Shalashaska is working from the bottom.
Stankov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shalashaska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Shalashaska has his feet on Stankov's thighs here. He's pushed Stankov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Stankov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Highland 63
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Calderwood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stankov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calderwood shoots and misses
letting Stankov counter with a right hand. #TD#
Calderwood fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stankov to the ground. Calderwood is now in Stankov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calderwood trying to control but Stankov is working from the bottom.
Stankov is looking to stand up but Calderwood isn't so interested in that idea.
Stankov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calderwood . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderwood trying to control but Stankov is working from the bottom.
Calderwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stankov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Calderwood drops back looking for a leg! Stankov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stankov manages to kick Calderwood off! Calderwood jumps back into Stankov's guard.
Stankov trying to keep a closed guard but Calderwood is proving a slippery customer.
Calderwood wants to pass the guard but Stankov is keeping the position.
Calderwood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Calderwood drops back looking for a leg! Stankov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stankov manages to kick Calderwood off! Calderwood jumps back into Stankov's guard.
Stankov keeping moving, preventing Calderwood from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Calderwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stankov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tam Calderwood . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calderwood is defended easily by Stankov.
Calderwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stankov pinned against the cage. Stankov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calderwood shoots in but Stankov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Stankov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calderwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Stankov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Calderwood shoots in and drives through. Stankov sprawls well.
Calderwood dives in and grabs Stankov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stankov pushes down on Calderwood 's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Stankov misses.
Stankov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stankov wants it to stay on the feet.
Stankov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Calderwood .
Calderwood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stankov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tam Calderwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stankov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Calderwood has his takedown stuffed
and Stankov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Calderwood shoots in and drives through. Stankov sprawls well.
Calderwood backing away here, and Stankov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick from Stankov lands but Calderwood takes it in his stride.
Calderwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Calderwood shoots in looking for a takedown. Stankov tries to sprawl out of it but Calderwood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stankov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calderwood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Calderwood shoots in but no luck this time.
Stankov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calderwood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stankov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calderwood is breathing heavily.
Calderwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calderwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderwood tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stankov defends well and Calderwood ends up having to push Stankov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Calderwood decides to pull guard.
Stankov looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Calderwood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stankov tries to avoid it but Calderwood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stankov to the ground. Stankov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stankov unleashes a big counter combination but Calderwood bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Borislaw Stankov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calderwood fails with the takedown
enabling Stankov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stankov works the jab nicely.
Calderwood shoots in for a takedown but Stankov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tam Calderwood . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calderwood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stankov tries to clinch up.
Calderwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stankov sprawls well. Stankov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Calderwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Stankov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankov stuffs the takedown.
Calderwood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stankov.
Calderwood misses with a takedown
and Stankov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Calderwood shoots for a takedown but Stankov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stankov wants to counter with a clinch but Calderwood pushes him away.#T1#
Calderwood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stankov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calderwood .
Stankov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stankov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Stankov scores with a four punch combination!
Calderwood with a poor takedown
and Stankov counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Calderwood is rocked!
Calderwood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stankov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calderwood thinking.
Oh Calderwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Stankov. Beautiful body shot.
We've been informed that Stankov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stankov lands a hook that stumbles Calderwood back into the cage. Stankov follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Calderwood to the canvas! Stankov pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Calderwood has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Borislaw Stankov! |
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Event:
Highland 50
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Stankov throws a series of strikes that have Balestrin backpedaling.
Stankov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balestrin.
Balestrin throws out a loose jab but Stankov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Balestrin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stankov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Borislaw Stankov has been cut.
Balestrin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balestrin throws a right hand that misses
and Stankov counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Stankov does it's job there.
Stankov lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stankov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Balestrin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stankov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Balestrin moves out of range of the strikes.
Stankov lands a head kick. Balestrin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stankov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Balestrin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stankov was well out of range. Poor timing from Balestrin.
Stankov slips a straight right by Balestrin.
Stankov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stankov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stankov has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Balestrin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balestrin blocks a low kick nicely.
Stankov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Stankov lands with a right hand.
Balestrin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stankov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stankov slips a straight right by Balestrin.
Stankov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balestrin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stankov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balestrin.
Stankov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balestrin misses with an uppercut.
Balestrin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stankov.
Stankov fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Balestrin throws a big shot that misses.
Balestrin avoids the head kick by Stankov.
Stankov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balestrin defends it nicely.
Balestrin is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick from Stankov lands but Balestrin takes it in his stride.
Stankov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balestrin was well out of range. Poor timing from Stankov.
A big left from Balestrin misses.
Stankov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Stankov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Balestrin's head.
Stankov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Borislaw Stankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stankov misses with a double jab
and Balestrin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stankov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stankov throws a leg kick which misses Balestrin's front leg but catches the back leg as Balestrin tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stankov tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Stankov misses
and Balestrin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balestrin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stankov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Balestrin missing with a left hand there. Stankov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stankov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Balestrin with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borislaw Stankov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Stankov throws a low kick but Balestrin avoids it.
Borislaw Stankov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stankov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balestrin's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Stankov.
Stankov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stankov moves out of range as Balestrin strikes.
Balestrin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stankov.
Balestrin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stankov scores with a nice body kick.
Balestrin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stankov can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balestrin misses with a looping left.
Balestrin blocks a head kick by Stankov.
Stankov scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Stankov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balestrin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stankov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Stankov.
A low kick from Stankov is predictable there
and Balestrin counters with a left and a right that stings Stankov.
Balestrin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Balestrin misses with a body shot.
Stankov misses with a series of wild punches.
As Stankov looks to move away, Balestrin throws a big counter combo but Stankov just gets out of the way.
Balestrin avoids the head kick by Stankov.
Stankov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balestrin.
Stankov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balestrin.
Balestrin throwing a counter right hand but Stankov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Balestrin misses with a straight left.
Stankov misses with a head kick.
Balestrin is looking to counter punch.
Balestrin avoids the head kick by Stankov.
Balestrin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Balestrin misses with a double jab
and Stankov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Balestrin dodges the punch combination from Stankov.
Borislaw Stankov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balestrin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balestrin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stankov misses with a combination
and Balestrin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Stankov throws a low kick, looking for Balestrin's leg but Balestrin calmly moves out of range.
Balestrin scores with a body shot.
Balestrin avoids a kick to the body.
Stankov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Julio Balestrin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balestrin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stankov throws a head kick but Balestrin moves out of range.
Balestrin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stankov.
Stankov is breathing heavily.
Balestrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Stankov is just out of range.
No joy there for Stankov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Stankov lands a high kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stankov. Balestrin shrugs it off though.
Stankov walks into a straight right hand from Balestrin.
Balestrin throws a sloppy body shot
and Stankov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balestrin dodges the punch combination from Stankov.
It looked like Balestrin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stankov.
Stankov misses with a double jab.
Stankov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Balestrin throws a right and a left that Stankov avoids nicely.
Balestrin misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Borislaw Stankov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Balestrin misses.
Stankov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Stankov misses.
Stankov throws a sloppy head kick and Balestrin moves out of range easily.
Balestrin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stankov lands a slapping body shot.
Stankov throws a lazy right hand but Balestrin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balestrin looks to land a left hand but Stankov moved out of range nicely.
Balestrin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStankov.
Balestrin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankov avoids the body shot from Balestrin.
Stankov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stankov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stankov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Balestrin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stankov manages to avoid it.
Stankov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stankov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stankov scores with a head kick.
Stankov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stankov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balestrin.
A telegraphed right hand from Balestrin misses the target.
Stankov throws a chopping leg kick but Balestrin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stankov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Balestrin misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Balestrin as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Stankov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Balestrin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balestrin looks to throw the jab but Stankov is out of range.
Balestrin throws a hook but Stankov blocks it.
Stankov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Balestrin swings for the body but Stankov moves out of range.
Stankov is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Balestrin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stankov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stankov throws a head kick that misses.
Balestrin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stankov lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Stankov.
Stankov tries to bum rush Balestrin with a series of wild strikes but Balestrin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stankov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balestrin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Balestrin avoids the head kick by Stankov.
Balestrin is looking for a counter combo.
A solid body kick from Stankov.
Stankov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balestrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stankov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balestrin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Stankov.
Stankov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stankov throws a right hand that misses
and Balestrin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balestrin misses with a straight left. #T4#
A slow jab from Balestrin misses its intended target.
Stankov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Stankov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Balestrin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balestrin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Balestrin misses its intended target.
Balestrin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Stankov.
Stankov misses with a wild combination.
Julio Balestrin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balestrin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stankov circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Borislaw Stankov.
Well Stankov 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislaw Stankov! |
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Event:
Highland 40
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Skinner throws out a loose jab but Stankov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stankov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Stankov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stankov moves in looking to clinch but Skinner pushes him off.
Stankov throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Skinner misses its target.
Skinner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stankov cracks Skinner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stankov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stankov lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Stankov finds it's way through Skinner's defenses.
Stankov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stankov. Skinner shrugs it off though. #T1#
Stankov swinging wildly here.
Stankov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stankov avoids the body shot from Skinner.
Skinner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Skinner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stankov. Stankov obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stankov 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 Skinner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skinner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skinner throws a body shot but no joy.
Skinner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stankov.
Stankov throws a lazy head kick
and Skinner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skinner misses the body punch
and Stankov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Stankov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skinner.
Shug Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stankov is looking to score with low kicks.
Stankov looks to score with a jab to the body but Skinner is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Stankov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stankov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skinner is looking to wear down Stankov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Stankov is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Stankov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stankov throws a shot to the body.
Stankov connects with an inside leg kick.
Stankov misses with a combination
and Skinner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stankov throws the kick towards the body but Skinner avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Skinner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Borislaw Stankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stankov moves away.
Stankov unleashes a big counter combination but Skinner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stankov lands with a nice combination. Skinner backs away looking to recover.
Skinner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stankov motions for Skinner to come forward. Stankov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Skinner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stankov.
Stankov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skinner takes a swing at Stankov's ribcage but misses.
Skinner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stankov.
An inside leg kick from Stankov misses.
Stankov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Stankov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stankov drops his hands momentarily and Skinner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skinner just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stankov!
A thudding body kick lands there by Stankov!
Stankov lands a head kick. Skinner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stankov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skinner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stankov on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A leg kick checked by Skinner.
Skinner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stankov thows a body kick. Skinner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Borislaw Stankov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stankov connects with a single shot there.
Stankov lands a nice looking body kick.
Stankov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stankov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stankov shoots in but Skinner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skinner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankov scores with a kick to the body.
Skinner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stankov counters with a series of strikes. Skinner will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Skinner checks a low kick from Stankov.
Skinner takes a swing at Stankov's ribcage but misses.
Stankov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stankov scores with a sloppy right hand. Skinner should have avoided that one.
Stankov throws a body shot but no joy.
Borislaw Stankov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stankov darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Stankov into the cage.
Skinner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skinner lands an overhand right.
Skinner swings for the body but Stankov moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Skinner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stankov lands with a good body shot.
Stankov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skinner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skinner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Stankov connects with a body shot that sends Skinner's belly button to the back.
Stankov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skinner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stankov just misses with a punch to the body.
Skinner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stankov misses the shot to the body.
Stankov misses with a wild combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skinner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stankov - the referee stops the clock and Skinner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stankov. Skinner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skinner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Stankov wants to land a leg kick but Skinner is out of range.
Skinner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stankov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stankov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skinner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stankov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stankov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stankov looks for the body kick but Skinner saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Skinner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Stankov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Skinner misses its target.
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skinner checks a leg kick.
Skinner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Stankov jabs Skinner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skinner just misses with a punch to the body.
Skinner lands a right hook to the body.
Skinner looks to throw the jab but Stankov is out of range.
Stankov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stankov misses with a low kick as Skinner jumps back.
Skinner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stankov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skinner as he avoids it easily.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borislaw Stankov.
Stankov avoids the body shot from Skinner.
Skinner misses with a shot to the body
and Stankov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stankov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stankov misses with a double jab.
Stankov pushes Skinner away with a front kick.
Stankov swings for the body but Skinner moves out of range.
Skinner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Stankov misses.
Skinner moves out of range as Stankov throws a body kick.
Skinner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stankov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Stankov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankov clobbers Skinner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stankov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skinner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Borislaw Stankov has been cut.#T1#
Stankov throws a front kick aimed at Skinner's knee but Skinner avoids it well.
Stankov tries a head kick but it misses.
Stankov connects with a right hand. Skinner shakes it off.
Stankov scores with a shot to the body.
Skinner throws a body punch but Stankov moves out of range.
Stankov throws a head kick but Skinner moves out of range.
Stankov tries to clinch but Skinner is having none of it.
Stankov shoots in looking for a takedown. Skinner tries to sprawl out of it but Stankov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skinner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Nice body punch from Skinner.
Stankov thuds his shin into the meat of Skinner's side.
Skinner misses with a straight left.
Stankov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stankov thumps Skinner with a low kick.
Stankov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skinner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stankov.
Skinner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Stankov looks to land a left hand but Skinner moved out of range nicely.
Skinner throwing a counter right hand but Stankov manages to avoid it.
Skinner throws a hook but Stankov avoids it easily.
Stankov throws a leg kick but Skinner checks it.
Shug Skinner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick from Stankov.
Stankov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Skinner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stankov throws a body kick that misses
and Skinner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Stankov is predictable there
and Stankov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skinner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stankov.
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stankov moves away.#T4#
Skinner misses with a hook. Stankov ducked under it nicely.
Skinner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stankov misses with a low kick.
Stankov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skinner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skinner checks a leg kick nicely.
Skinner takes a swing at Stankov's ribcage but misses.
Skinner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stankov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Skinner misses its target.
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!
Skinner misses the shot to the body.
Skinner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankov.
Despite the aggression on Stankov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Borislaw Stankov.
Well Stankov 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislaw Stankov! |
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Event:
Highland 27
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Stankov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamilton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stankov can pounce on him.
Stankov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamilton circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Stankov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hamilton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stankov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stankov keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Hamilton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hamilton prevents Stankov from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stankov wants to stand and escape but Hamilton is having none of it. #T1#
Hamilton preventing the sweep.
Hamilton controlling from the top position.
Hamilton trying to control but Stankov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stankov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamilton moves in looking to clinch but Stankov pushes him off.
Stankov throws a nice head kick!
Hamilton thumps Stankov with a low kick.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch but Stankov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stankov scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stankov.
Borislaw Stankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton tries to clinch
and Stankov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Stankov.
Stankov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamilton misses with a kick to the body.
Stankov connects with a body shot that sends Hamilton's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stankov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamilton.
Stankov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamilton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stankov counters with a thumping low kick.
Stankov lands a jab to Hamilton's midsection.
Stankov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hamilton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stankov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Stankov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hamilton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stankov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamilton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stankov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stankov.
Hamilton looks to land a combination but Stankov avoids it well.
Stankov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hamilton on the side of the head.
Stankov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stankov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hamilton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stankov can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Hamilton.
Stankov dodges the punch combination from Hamilton.
Stankov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stankov scores with a spinning back kick!
Stankov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stankov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Borislaw Stankov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamilton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hamilton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stankov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stankov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamilton off the cage and back into range.
Stankov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankov.
Hamilton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stankov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Stankov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stankov connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamilton looks to land a combination but Stankov avoids it well.
Stankov lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stankov.
A good leg kick by Stankov.
Stankov swinging wildly here.
Hamilton throwing a counter right hand but Stankov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hamilton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hamilton throws a nice looking combination but Stankov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stankov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt - Stankov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stankov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hamilton's head.
Stankov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hamilton's sensitive parts.
A right-left combo lands from Stankov. #T2#
Hamilton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stankov throws a nice looking combination but Hamilton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamilton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stankov manages to circle out of the way.
Stankov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamilton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stankov is fending him off so far but Hamilton persists. Nope, Stankov circles away and we're back to standing.
Stankov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stankov.
Stankov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stankov.
Nice shot lands for Stankov.
Stankov misses the shot to the body.
Hamilton throws a big counter combination but Stankov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stankov thumps Hamilton with a low kick.#T3#
Hamilton throws a nice looking combination but Stankov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stankov throws a series of punches but Hamilton avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Hamilton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stankov lands a leg kick that knocks Hamilton off balance momentarily.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses.
Stankov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stankov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stankov but Stankov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stankov unleashes a big counter combination but Hamilton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt
and Stankov counters with a thumping low kick.
Darko Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamilton misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Stankov.
Stankov lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Stankov looks to land a combination. Hamilton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A lazy left from Hamilton finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stankov misses with a series of wild punches.
Stankov tries to clinch up but Hamilton circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamilton throws a big counter combination but Stankov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hamilton with a poor takedown
and Stankov counters with a three punch combo that has Hamilton backing up. Hamilton nods at Stankov to acknowledge the strikes.
Hamilton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamilton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stankov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamilton avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stankov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hamilton's head backwards.
Stankov lands a nice hook to Hamilton's body. Hamilton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stankov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stankov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamilton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stankov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stankov misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Stankov.
A nice combination there by Stankov.
Stankov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stankov!
Hamilton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamilton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stankov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stankov. That's going to slow Hamilton down. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Hamilton misses.
Stankov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stankov throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamilton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stankov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stankov misses with a series of wild punches.
Stankov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Hamilton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Hamilton instigates a clinch.
Hamilton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Hamilton is trying to pull guard but Stankov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hamilton jumps guard but Stankov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stankov lands a jab to the head.
Stankov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamilton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stankov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Stankov.
Borislaw Stankov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamilton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stankov can pounce on him.
Stankov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamilton circles away.
Stankov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stankov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darko Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch but Stankov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stankov stalks Hamilton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamilton's face. Hamilton staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borislaw Stankov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stankov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislaw Stankov! |
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Event:
Highland 14
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Stankov throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Stankov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stankov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Borislaw Stankov has been cut.
Stankov slips under a jab.
Jones swings for the body but Stankov moves out of range.
Jones works Stankov's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stankov.
Stankov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Stankov.
Stankov misses with a head kick.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stankov misses with a head kick.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Stankov's ribs.
Stankov staying out of range there.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Stankov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stankov is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Stankov avoids them all with ease.
Stankov throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Stankov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones lands with a straight right. Stankov didn't see that one coming.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body kick from Stankov.
Stankov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stankov at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Stankov is just out of range.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stankov.#KD2#
Jones drops Stankov with a beautiful combination! Stankov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!#CUT2#Borislaw Stankov's cut is getting worse.
Stankov throws a head kick that misses.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Stankov.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stankov with a body shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stankov throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stankov manages to avoid it.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stankov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones digs a good hook to Stankov's body.
Jones throws a right and a left that Stankov avoids nicely.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Stankov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Jones looks to land a combination but Stankov avoids it well.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankov.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#Borislaw Stankov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stankov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Stankov is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Stankov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Stankov is rocked!
Stankov slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Stankov misses with a double jab
and Stankov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Jeez, Borislaw Stankov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones throws a jab when Stankov was well out of range.
Stankov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stankov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stankov walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Stankov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Stankov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankov.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Stankov scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Stankov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stankov defends well.
Stankov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borislaw Stankov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stankov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Stankov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Stankov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Stankov throws a head kick that misses.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Stankov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Borislaw Stankov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dominick Jones! |
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Event:
Highland 3
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Stankov misses with a wild combination.
Stankov swinging wildly here.
Stankov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stankov throws a head kick that Tillet semi-blocks.
Tillet misses with a takedown
letting Stankov counter with a right hand.
Stankov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stankov throws a sloppy head kick and Tillet moves out of range easily.
Tillet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stankov avoids it really well and circles away.
And Stankov responds with a good body kick, but Tillet manages to step out the way in time.
Tillet slaps away a takedown attempt from Stankov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tillet walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stankov.#T1##CL#
Tillet forces Stankov back against the cage and clinches.
Stankov tries to circle away but Tillet has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Stankov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Tillet gets control of Stankov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tillet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tillet controlling the position.
Stankov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tillet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Tillet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tillet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tillet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Borislaw Stankov has been cut.
Tillet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tillet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stankov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet.
Tillet throws a big elbow that misses.
Tillet working some strikes from top position.
Tillet 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.
Tillet throwing strikes from guard but Stankov blocks nicely.
Stankov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet.
Tillet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Stankov keeps moving. #T3#
Tillet stands up over Stankov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tillet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tillet is standing up over Stankov. Stankov looks to escape but Tillet dives into side control.
Tillet throws an elbow but Stankov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stankov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Borislaw Stankov's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Borislaw Stankov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maurice Tillet! |
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