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Event:
MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Burns feints and as Stawarski raises his hands in defense, Burns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Stawarski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Stawarski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Stawarski pushes a forearm under Burns's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Burns is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Stawarski! After winning the bout, Joao Stawarski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 53
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Atchinson rushes Stawarski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Stawarski looking for a takedown. Stawarski fails to pull guard.
Atchinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Stawarski tries to pull guard but Atchinson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Stawarski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Atchinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Atchinson misses with a knee strike.
Stawarski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atchinson is defending well. Atchinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Stawarski has been cut. Stawarski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Atchinson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Stawarski is breathing heavily. Atchinson taking a breather. Stawarski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Atchinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Atchinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Atchinson with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Atchinson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Stawarski looking for a takedown. Atchinson lands an elbow inside. #T1# Stawarski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atchinson to keep the fight standing. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atchinson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Atchinson gets underhooks to prevent Stawarski's takedown attempt.
Atchinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stawarski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Atchinson can turn it around. Atchinson lands a knee to the body.
Come on Atchinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atchinson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stawarski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Atchinson landing knees to the head.
#KD2# Atchinson drops Stawarski with a big knee straight up the middle! Stawarski is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Stawarski is rocked! Atchinson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Stawarski takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Atchinson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Stawarski bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jase Atchinson! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 35
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1# Stawarski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stawarski feinted with a counter takedown. Zuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stawarski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Zuki scores with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zuki scores with a kick to the midsection. Zuki scores with a three punch combo!
#T1# Zuki connects with the punch. Zuki cracks Stawarski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stawarski falls to his knees and Zuki doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki ! Jumping up and down and very excited, Oki Zuki waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 30
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1# Brady fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Brady connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Joao Stawarski has been cut.#KD# Brady lands a big right hand that sends Stawarski crashing to the mat! Brady stays standing though and waves Stawarski back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stawarski drops his hands momentarily. Brady doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Stawarski staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Stawarski doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yung Brady! Yung Brady retains his heavyweight title! After winning the bout, Yung Brady thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 23
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Harklie gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Stawarski looking for submissions off his back. Harklie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Stawarski is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2# Harklie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Stawarski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stawarski regains half guard. Harklie tries to pass to full mount but Stawarski defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Stawarski looking for subs from the bottom but Harklie mounts him!#SUB2# Harklie working for a guillotine from mount but Stawarski is in no mood to give up. Stawarski tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1# Stawarski gets back to half guard. Harklie trying to control from half guard but Stawarski is working away. #SUB# Stawarski looking for submissions off his back. Harklie lands strikes from half guard. Harklie wants to pass to mount but Stawarski is defending the position. #SUB# Stawarski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harklie pulls his head out easily. Harklie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Stawarski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harklie pulls his head out easily. Harklie controlling the pace. Stawarski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Harklie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Stawarski actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB# Stawarski actively working from the bottom here. Ground and pound from Harklie. #SUB# Stawarski actively working from the bottom here. Harklie is keen to just control but Stawarski is a slippery customer. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Stawarski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Stawarski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Harklie working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Harklie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stawarski! Harklie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stawarski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Stawarski is trying to escape the mount.
Stawarski is working hard here to advance position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harklie trying to control but Stawarski is having none of it. Harklie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3# Harklie with a couple of short strikes. Stawarski can't escape the position.
Stawarski is bucking up trying to escape but Harklie cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Stawarski working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2# Harklie working for a guillotine from mount but Stawarski is in no mood to give up. Harklie looking to control but Stawarski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Harklie breaks from Stawarski's wrist control and lands an elbow. Harklie is landing with some decent strikes but Stawarski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Stawarski gets back to half guard.#SUB# Stawarski actively working from the bottom here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Stawarski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harklie pulls his head out easily. #T4# Harklie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stawarski! Harklie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stawarski's face.
#SUB2# Harklie looking to secure an arm triangle but Stawarski defends it well. Stawarski is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2# Harklie has control of Stawarski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stawarski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stawarski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB# Stawarski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harklie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Harklie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Harklie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Harklie 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##TD2# Harklie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harklie lands in his opponent's guard. Harklie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Stawarski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grant Harklie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Stawarski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Harklie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stawarski has tightened it up now! Harklie should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joao Stawarski! After winning the bout, Joao Stawarski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 18
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2# Robertson clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Robertson jumps guard.
Stawarski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now. Robertson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stawarski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Robertson postures up and lands a big shot to Stawarski's brow. Robertson cracks Stawarski with a solid left hand. Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stawarski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stawarski is retaining full guard. Robertson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Stawarski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robertson scoring with punches to the head and body. Robertson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stawarski's head. Stawarski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertson controls the pace. Stawarski has momentary wrist control but Robertson slips an elbow through the middle. Robertson wants to control from the top but Stawarski keeps moving. Robertson is in close to Stawarski's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1##SUB# Robertson is sitting in close to Stawarski's body. Stawarski has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Robertson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Robertson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stawarski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Stawarski! Joao Stawarski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 12
Date: Dec 01, 2022 |
#R1# Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stawarski. Tyson looks to land a right hand but Stawarski moved out of range. Tyson lands with a nice body punch. Stawarski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tyson cracks Stawarski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tyson thuds his right hand into Stawarski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Fury Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Tyson lands a big right hand that sends Stawarski crashing to the mat! Tyson stays standing though and waves Stawarski back to his feet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
Stawarski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Stawarski gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tyson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stawarski is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fury Tyson! After the fight, Fury Tyson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 7
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1# Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Stawarski slips under a jab. Stawarski needs to keep his hands up - Tyson had a free shot at his head there. Tyson cracks Stawarski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Tyson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Stawarski to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Stawarski looks to clinch but Tyson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Stawarski taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fury Tyson! Fury Tyson is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 6
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1# Stawarski ducks under a wild hook from Ridderinkhof. Stawarski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Ridderinkhof looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Stawarski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ridderinkhof swivels and escapes. Ridderinkhof scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stawarski doesn't seem bothered though. #TD# Stawarski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB# Stawarski is trying to get an arm triangle but Ridderinkhof is defending well. #SUB# Stawarski has hold of Ridderinkhof's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ridderinkhof tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Stawarski cranks the arm and Ridderinkhof screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ridderinkhof, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joao Stawarski! Joao Stawarski retains his heavyweight title! Joao Stawarski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Taplin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Stawarski pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Stawarski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Taplin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stawarski has tightened it up now! Taplin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joao Stawarski! Joao Stawarski is the new heavyweight champion! An out of breath Joao Stawarski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
300.FC FIGHT 2
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Dragon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stawarski to the ground. Dragon is now in Stawarski's guard.#SUB2# Stawarski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dragon wants to control from the top but Stawarski keeps moving. #SUB2# Stawarski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dragon rolls with it to try and escape but Stawarski cranks on the arm and Dragon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Stawarski! Joao Stawarski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LAFC Vegas 2
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Deane drives through with a takedown into Stawarski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2# Stawarski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Deane connects with a couple of short punches. Deane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stawarski on the ground.#SUB2# Stawarski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deane defends well. Deane lands a couple of decent looking shots. Deane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Deane postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Stawarski's head off the mat! Stawarski is out! He's out! Deane jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Calvin Deane! A very excited looking Calvin Deane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
LAFC London
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Stawarski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stawarski tries to clinch but Bobandy moves out of range. Bobandy misses with a left hand #TD# and Stawarski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stawarski trying to control the pace. We've been hearing that Stawarski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Bobandy controlling the position well. Stawarski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Stawarski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bobandy has managed to free his arm - good work. Bobandy controlling the position well. #SUB# Stawarski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bobandy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stawarski. #T1# Bobandy is trying to get back to full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bobandy can do anything to dispel that myth. Stawarski tries to pass to full mount but Bobandy defends it. Stawarski moves nicely into side control. #SUB# Stawarski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Stawarski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bobandy, who protects the arm well. Bobandy is trying to control Stawarski's posture but Stawarski avoids it. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Stawarski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bobandy, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Stawarski tries for a kimura but Bobandy is defending well. Stawarski working away. Bobandy controls the position for a moment.#SUB# Stawarski is trying to get an arm triangle but Bobandy is defending well. #SUB# Stawarski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bobandy, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Stawarski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bobandy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Stawarski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB# Stawarski tries for a kimura but Bobandy is defending well. Bobandy controls the position for a moment. Bobandy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stawarski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Stawarski trying to control the action but Bobandy is working from the bottom. #SUB# Stawarski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bobandy wants to control but Stawarski postures up. Bobandy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stawarski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Stawarski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Stawarski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bobandy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bobandy is trying to control Stawarski's posture but Stawarski avoids it. Stawarski trying to control the action but Bobandy is working from the bottom. Bobandy is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Stawarski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bobandy has escaped the position, nice work there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stawarski working away.#SUB# Stawarski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Bobandy is looking for a sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Stawarski dominated that round. That's time! Stawarski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Stawarski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobandy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bobandy throws out a counter right but Stawarski avoids it with no problem. Stawarski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bobandy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stawarski scrambles back to his feet. Bobandy lands a really nice looking cross but Stawarski seems unphased.
Stawarski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobandy can do to turn this around? Stawarski doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobandy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Stawarski gets a clinch. #TD2# Bobandy has clasped his hands together around Stawarski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1# Sloppy strikes there by Bobandy. Bobandy slows the pace down. Stawarski tries to bench press Bobandy off him but Bobandy keeps the position. Bobandy staying calm. Joao Stawarski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Stawarski is trying to improve his position. Bobandy taking a breather here. Stawarski manages to get back to half guard. Bobandy wants to free his trapped foot but Stawarski is holding on for dear life with his legs. Stawarski is staying active underneath Bobandy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Stawarski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Bobandy wants to control from the top but Stawarski keeps moving. #T2##SUB# Stawarski is looking for a triangle but Bobandy pushes his legs off easily.
Stawarski being controlled here, momentarily. Bobandy stands and throws Stawarski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Stawarski is trying to improve his position. Stawarski sneaks back into half guard. Stawarski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bobandy. #SUB# Stawarski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobandy pulls his head out easily. Bobandy controlling the action here.#T3##SUB# Stawarski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bobandy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB# Stawarski actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Stawarski actively working from the bottom here. Stawarski tries to get to full guard but Bobandy has control of the leg. #SUB# Stawarski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobandy pulls his head out easily. Bobandy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bobandy not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bobandy stalling. #SUB# Stawarski looking for submissions off his back. Bobandy is taking a breather. Stawarski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Stawarski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bobandy controlling the action here. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stawarski is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Stawarski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Bobandy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Bobandy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Bobandy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stawarski swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stawarski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Stawarski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bobandy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Stawarski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bobandy stacks Stawarski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bobandy!#T1# Stawarski tries to improve position but can't. Stawarski manages to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bobandy prevents Stawarski from improving his position. Bobandy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bobandy wants to free his trapped foot but Stawarski is holding on for dear life with his legs. Bobandy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Stawarski looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Stawarski actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bobandy controlling the pace. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Stawarski works his way to full guard. Good work. Bobandy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bobandy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bobandy passes into half guard. Bobandy is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB# Stawarski looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Bobandy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Stawarski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bobandy in particular looking to stall.#SUB# Stawarski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Stawarski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Stawarski actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Stawarski actively working from the bottom here. Bobandy content to control rather than advance. #SUB# Stawarski is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bobandy is tapping! Great win for Stawarski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Stawarski! Joao Stawarski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Randy Bobandy spoke after the fight, saying 'Frig off. I'm gonna get a cheese burger then get drunk with Mr Lahey. '. |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 3
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Deane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stawarski quickly recovers to half guard. Deane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB# Stawarski actively working from the bottom here. Deane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Deane trying to control the action but Stawarski is working from the bottom. #SUB# Stawarski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Deane trying to control from half guard but Stawarski is working away. #SUB# Stawarski actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Stawarski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Deane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stawarski has hold of Deane's hands but Deane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Deane scores with a big shot! Stawarski's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Stawarski! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane! Calvin Deane thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LAFC 42
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1# Stawarski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akando. Akando obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Akando.#TD# Stawarski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Stawarski is looking to advance position but Akando won't allow it. Akando tries to get to full guard but Stawarski has control of the leg. We've been hearing that Stawarski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Akando is refusing to be controlled, as Stawarski sits in half guard. Stawarski tries to pass to full mount but Akando defends it. #SUB# Stawarski is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Stawarski is trying to work for a kimura but Akando is defending well.
Akando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Akando looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Stawarski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Stawarski wants to take Akando's back but he can't do it this time. Stawarski is working hard here to advance position. Stawarski trying to control but he's not successful this time. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akando can do anything to dispel that myth. Stawarski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Stawarski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2# Stawarski fails to move to back control. #SUB# Stawarski working for a submission but Akando is keeping him at bay. #SUB# Stawarski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Akando has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Akando stops Stawarski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB# Stawarski working for a submission but Akando is keeping him at bay. #T3##SUB# Stawarski goes for an armbar but Akando turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Akando. #SUB# Stawarski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Akando throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stawarski's body to avoid the submission. Stawarski has instead reached around Akando's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stawarski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Stawarski! Joao Stawarski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2022 |
#R1# Stawarski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stawarski somewhat. Cheung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stawarski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cheung tries to clinch up but Stawarski circles away and keeps his distance. Stawarski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stawarski fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cheung 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.#TD# Stawarski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cheung tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stawarski is in Cheung's guard. Stawarski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB# Stawarski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Stawarski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cheung tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stawarski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Stawarski! A relieved looking Joao Stawarski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Stawarski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Stawarski finishes the takedown easily into guard. Stawarski passes into half guard. Stawarski passes to side control. Stawarski trying to control the position but Brown is working away. #SUB2# Stawarski has an Americana. Brown didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Stawarski is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Stawarski hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joao Stawarski! During a confident post fight interview, Joao Stawarski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Alexander Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'IM STAY I WILL KEEP DOING THIS'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Partanen darts in and clinches Stawarski up against the cage.#TD2# Stawarski has clasped his hands together around Partanen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2# Stawarski has hold of Partanen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Partanen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Stawarski cranks the arm and Partanen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Partanen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joao Stawarski! A very excited looking Joao Stawarski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Stawarski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brrr's guard. Stawarski advances position into side control!#SUB2# Stawarski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Brrr wants to control but Stawarski postures up. Brrr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stawarski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Brrr is not content to let Stawarski control the position. Stawarski working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stawarski trying to control the action but Brrr is working from the bottom. Brrr is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2# Stawarski is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Brrr is trying to escape and Stawarski transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Brrr is forced to tap! Nice work there by Stawarski! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Stawarski! Joao Stawarski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Stawarski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stacey did well to prevent Stawarski getting side control. Stawarski trying to control the pace. #SUB# Stawarski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stacey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stawarski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Stawarski! |
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