Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 372
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Stern looks for the body kick but Susi saw that one coming.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Susi lands a really nice looking cross but Stern seems unphased.
Susi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Susi connects with an inside leg kick.
Susi throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Stern is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stern there as he acknowledges the shot.
Susi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.#T1#
Stern tries to score with a low kick but Susi moves his leg out of the way.
Susi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Stern misses.
A jab from Stern does it's job there.
Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Susi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good work by Susi as he checks the leg kick.
Stern shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Susi pinned against the cage. Susi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Susi throws a right hand that misses
and Stern counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Susi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stern throws a leg kick but Susi moved away.
Susi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stern looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Susi looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
Stern lands a nice hook to Susi's body. Susi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stern takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Stern tests Susi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Susi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Susi counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Stern drives through with a takedown into Susi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stern looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stern has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stern postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stern accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stern throws a big elbow that misses.
Stern throwing strikes from guard but Susi blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern is looking to work some ground and pound but Susi has wrist control.
Susi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stern throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Stern manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Susi on his heels. He'll look to pass Susi's guard now, I'm sure.
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?
Susi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stern controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stern wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Stern throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Susi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Susi wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Susi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stern is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Susi seems content to control.
Stern tries to roll over but Susi keeps him under control.
Stern has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Susi is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Susi prevents Stern from improving his position.
Stern is working hard here to advance position.
Stern wants to control but Susi is keeping busy.
Stern is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Susi trying to pass the guard but Stern defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stern.
Stern takes one to the side of the head.
Susi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Susi throws a sloppy body shot
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Susi.
Susi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Susi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Susi.
Susi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stern feints and then cracks Susi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Susi down.
Stern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Susi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stern throws a good cross that connects.
Susi misses with a hook
and Stern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stern lands a nice looking body shot.
Susi misses with a body shot
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern dominated that second round.
That's time! Stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Susi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stern doesn't seem phased though.
Susi slips a straight right by Stern.
Susi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stern counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern throws a sloppy head kick and Susi moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Susi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Susi moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Susi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stern.
Susi swings for the body but Stern moves out of range. #T1#
Susi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Susi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stern.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Susi looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Susi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stern scores with the left hand. Susi knows he should have avoided that one.
Susi moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Susi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kaarlo Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice leg kick from Stern, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern misses with a hook
and Susi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kip Stern is winning the standup battle so far.
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Susi misses the shot to the body.
Susi moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Susi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stern digs a good body shot into Susi's ribs.
Stern misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Stern throws a low kick but it's checked well by Susi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Susi. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Susi scores with a nice body kick.
Susi throws a leg kick
enabling Stern to counter with a crisp jab.
Stern scoring well with a low kick there.
Susi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stern tries to land a front kick but Susi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Susi throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.#T4#
Susi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern attempts a counter takedown but Susi avoids it well and moves away.
Stern lands a leg kick that knocks Susi off balance momentarily.
Susi scores with a jab. Stern acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Susi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stern plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Susi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Susi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi throws a low kick, looking for Stern's leg but Stern calmly moves out of range.
Stern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Stern showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stern 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kip Stern!
Our winner, Kip Stern, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 359 Kaengsaklek v Drake
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Stern slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stern checks a leg kick nicely.
Stern appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stern doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a low kick, right behind Stern 's knee. #TD#
Stern drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stern with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Thibodeaux Jr..
Stern throws an elbow that misses. Thibodeaux Jr. uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stern's guard. Nice move by Thibodeaux Jr.!#REVB#
Stern is controlling Thibodeaux Jr.'s posture.#T1#
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet. #SU2#
Thibodeaux Jr. gets to his feet. Stern looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Stern decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stern throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stern throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thibodeaux Jr. really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stern. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stern not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Stern is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stern trying to control the pace.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stern.
Stern winds up and cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Stern there. #T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Stern throwing shots but Thibodeaux Jr. is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stern throwing shots but Thibodeaux Jr. is blocking nicely.
Stern is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stern wants to take a breather but Thibodeaux Jr. is having none of it.
Stern thows a huge punch but Thibodeaux Jr. dodges it nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stern is trying to control. Thibodeaux Jr. wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stern missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to control but Stern is keeping busy. #T4#
Stern throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stern 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.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a leg kick but Stern moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Stern misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a hook to the body. Stern takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stern misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux Jr. looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thibodeaux Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick that misses.
Stern throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
A slapping leg kick lands for Thibodeaux Jr.. #T1#
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeaux Jr.s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Stern appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Thibodeaux Jr. now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Stern scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Stern with a nice calf kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stern rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Stern fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Stern.
Thibodeaux Jr. only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. 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#
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to score with a low kick but Stern moves his leg out of the way.
Stern checks a leg kick.
Stern throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux Jr.'s front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut.
Stern feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Stern decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux Jr.'s guard.#T1#
Stern throws a strike but Thibodeaux Jr. rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Stern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Stern throwing shots but Thibodeaux Jr. is blocking nicely.
Stern sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thibodeaux Jr. defending well though.
Thibodeaux Jr. controlling the position for now.#T2#
Stern is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stern.
Stern sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thibodeaux Jr. defending well though.
Stern working Thibodeaux Jr. over with strikes.
Stern not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux Jr. is not content to let Stern control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stern lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Stern thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux Jr. keeps working.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stern sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thibodeaux Jr. defending well though.
Ground and pound from Stern.
Stern trying to control the action but Thibodeaux Jr. is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux Jr. can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stern missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stern looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a leg kick #TD#
and Stern counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stern throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Stern showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stern has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kip Stern!
During a confident post fight interview, Kip Stern thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 334 Dall Jr vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weismuller.
Stern shoots in looking for a takedown but Weismuller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stern's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weismuller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Weismuller tries to get set, Stern tries to push him back and clinch up but Weismuller manages to avoid the attempt.
Stern ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weismuller throws a hook but Stern avoids it easily.
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
A jab from Stern misses.
Stern is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weismuller sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Stern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weismuller momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Weismuller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weismuller doesn't seem bothered though.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weismuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weismuller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weismuller keeps the fight on the outside.
Weismuller flicks out a counter leg kick but Stern steps away.
Weismuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Weismuller.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weismuller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Stern.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller lands a really nice looking cross but Stern seems unphased.
Stern throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Stern wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stern staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Weismuller.
Stern comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
Stern appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weismuller takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weismuller finds it's way round the side to connect with Stern's head. #T3#
Weismuller with the inside leg kick.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Some bone on bone action there as Stern checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stern feinted with a counter takedown.
Weismuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weismuller.
Weismuller digs a good hook to Stern's body.
Weismuller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weismuller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weismuller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stern's hands.
Weismuller throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Stern counters with a shoot takedown. Weismuller fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern throws a big elbow that misses.
Stern lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stern throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Weismuller wants to stand up but Stern is controlling him.
Weismuller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weismuller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stern is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stern accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stern postures up and lands a big shot to Weismuller's brow.
Weismuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Weismuller, not yet.
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern avoids a kick to the body.
Stern throws a head kick but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stern has time to react.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stern 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 Weismuller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weismuller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weismuller throws a push kick but Stern slaps the foot to one side.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weismuller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStern.
Weismuller tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weismuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weismuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Weismuller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weismuller throws out a leg kick but Stern moves out of range and Weismuller only half commits.
Weismuller connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Stern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stern's sensitive parts.
Stern wants to clinch.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Stern drives through and clinches with Weismuller against the cage.
Stern lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller tries to work over Stern's front leg with a kick but Stern checks it.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Stern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Weismuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stern looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Weismuller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stern. Stern circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Weismuller lands.#CL#
Stern drives through and clinches with Weismuller against the cage.
Stern working aggressively here.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut.
Stern blocking some punches.
Stern can't get the takedown.
Stern working aggressively here.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Stern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stern is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weismuller lands a nice uppercut.
Stern pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Stern can't get the takedown.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller. #BC2#
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stern staying out of range there.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
Stern tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Weismuller manages to circle out of the way.
Weismuller throws out a leg kick but Stern moves out of range and Weismuller only half commits.
Weismuller blocks a head kick by Stern.
Weismuller throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off.
Stern checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Weismuller thumps Stern with a low kick.#T4#
Weismuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stern tries to clinch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Stern misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Stern looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stern. That's going to slow Weismuller down.
Stern looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Stern checks a leg kick nicely.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weismuller throws a head kick that Stern semi-blocks.
Weismuller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern moves forwards but Weismuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Weismuller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kip Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weismuller thinks about the counter body kick.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Weismuller moves away and avoids it.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Stern counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stern.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Stern pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weismuller pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weismuller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weismuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern throws a series of punches but Weismuller avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Stern attempts a counter takedown but Weismuller avoids it well and moves away.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stern tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Weismuller manages to circle out of the way.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stern looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weismuller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stern's sensitive parts.
Weismuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
Weismuller motions for Stern to come forward. Weismuller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick.
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Weismuller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Weismuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Weismuller looks to land a body kick but Stern moved away.
Weismuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Stern gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stern throws a head punch that misses.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stern.
Weismuller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stern seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Weismuller can turn it around.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Stern is working for takedown but Weismuller is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
A short right from Stern on the inside.
Stern tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
Stern working aggressively here.
Stern swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Stern working aggressively here.
Stern works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Stern.
Stern tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stern can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern working aggressively here.
Stern misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kip Stern.
I think Weismuller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 326 Martin vs Johnson
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Tofail lands a body shot.
Tofail throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
Tofail misses with a leg kick.
Stern throws a leg kick which misses Tofail's front leg but catches the back leg as Tofail tries to avoid it.
Tofail is looking to slow Stern down with leg kicks. #CL#
Stern takes the fight into the clinch.
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tofail backwards.
Stern throws a punch but it's blocked by Tofail.
Tofail's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stern lands with a short shot to the head.
Tofail prevents the takedown attempt.
Stern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tofail swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tofail has a couple of punches blocked by Stern. #T1#
Stern misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern lands a hook that snaps the head of Tofail backwards.
Tofail misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tofail gets underhooks to prevent Stern's takedown attempt.
Tofail misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tofail misses with a body punch.
Tofail swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern lands an uppercut.
Stern lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tofail blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tofail creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Stern.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
Tofail swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Stern lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stern lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tofail or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tofail is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stern.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tofail lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Tofail misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stern is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tofail is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Stern lands a nice uppercut.
Tofail blocks an uppercut.
Stern tries to throw a body punch but Tofail avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage.
Stern is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Stern lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stern scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stern digs a right hand into Tofail's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tofail's gas tank.
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Stern.
Tofail scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stern lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tofail.
Tofail swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tofail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tofail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stern blocks a body shot from Tofail.
Stern goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Tofail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tofail lands a left hand.
Stern throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tofails head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stern.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
Stern lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tofail swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Stern.
Tofail pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern digs a right hand underneath Tofail's ribcage. Tofail let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stern misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern.
Stern lands a left hand. #TD#
Stern has clasped his hands together around Tofail's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stern scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#Tofail is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stern clinches up against the cage.
Stern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tofail misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stern looking for a takedown.
Stern lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Tofail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Tofail.
Stern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tofail is still on wobbly legs! Can Stern finish him?
Tofail misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Stern counters by clinching up.
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tofail can do to turn this around?
Stern dips a shoulder and cracks Tofail with a mighty uppercut! Tofail falls back against the cage and Stern unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tofail is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stern screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Stern!
Our winner, Kip Stern, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 321 Brown vs Perkele
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Stern thumps Mumba with a low kick.
Mumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.#CL2#
Mumba gets tackled into the cage by Stern. Stern maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stern creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stern makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Stern won't allow it.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Stern gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mumba looking for submissions off his back.
Stern prevents Mumba from improving his position.
Stern is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stern is keen to just control but Mumba is a slippery customer.
Mumba is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stern working over Mumba with some ground and pound. Mumba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mumba is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mumba actively working from the bottom here.
Stern is taking a breather. Mumba 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.#SUB#
Mumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mumba taking some punishment here, with Stern in his half guard.
Stern wants to control but Mumba is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mumba looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Mumba actively working from the bottom here.
Stern seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Mumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stern landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stern is controlling the pace.
Mumba wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Mumba looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stern passes into side control!
Stern scoring with punches and elbows.
Stern trying to control the position but Mumba is working away.
Mumba looks to move to half guard but instead Stern has passed into mount! Damn!
Stern content just to control the position here.
Stern lands a nice shot to the head.
Mumba tries to hold on but Stern pushes him away.
Stern trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mumba really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Mumba wants to control but Stern is having none of it.
Stern trying to control but Mumba is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern lands with some strikes.
Stern lands a nice shot to the head.
Mumba tries to lock up and control but Stern gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mumba can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mumba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumba tries to hold on but Stern pushes him away.
Stern trying to control but Mumba is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern 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#
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern misses with a hook #CL#
and Mumba counters by clinching up.
Mumba fails to pull guard.
Mumba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stern walks away with a smile on his face. Mumba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kip Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stern throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mumba.
Mumba misses the shot to the body.
Mumba misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stern rushes Mumba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stern lands a left hand.
Mumba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stern just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwawi Mumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mumba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stern smiles and moves away.
Mumba tries to move into range but Stern moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Kwawi Mumba has been cut.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Stern clinches with his opponent.
Mumba fails to pull guard.
Stern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mumba fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Stern has Mumba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stern pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mumba tumbling to the mat - Stern dives into Mumba's guard.
Stern scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB#
Mumba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stern wants to control from the top but Mumba keeps moving.
Kip Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stern controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mumba can't keep his opponent in guard - Stern advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Stern.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stern wants to take a breather but Mumba is having none of it. #T3#
Stern lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Mumba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stern pulls his head out easily.
Stern wants to control but Mumba is keeping him busy.
Stern working over Mumba with some ground and pound. Mumba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stern stalling.
Stern winds up and cracks Mumba with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Mumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stern is controlling the pace.
Stern slips a nice elbow through Mumba's hands, connecting with Mumba's forehead.#T4##SUB#
Mumba actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mumba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stern trying to control the action but Mumba is working from the bottom.
Mumba is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern passes to side control.
Stern scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kwawi Mumba'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#
Mumba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mumba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mumba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumba.
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Stern tries to counter it with a takedown but Mumba pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Stern clinches up against the cage.
Mumba wants to get back to striking at distance but Stern won't allow it.
Mumba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stern smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern wants to clinch
and Mumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mumba's waist but Mumba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stern off to one side.
Mumba works Stern's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Mumba digs a good hook to Stern's body.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch but Mumba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stern looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mumba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stern takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stern tries to clinch but Mumba is having none of it. #CL2#
Stern moves into the clinch.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Stern holds him up against the cage and eventually Mumba drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Mumba tries to pull guard but Stern holds him up against the cage and eventually Mumba drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwawi Mumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mumba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stern is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mumba to the mat. Mumba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stern lands a couple of digs.
Mumba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stern connects with a couple of short punches.
Stern pushes down on Mumba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern content to control rather than advance.
Mumba tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Stern lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Stern wants to control but Mumba is keeping him busy.
Mumba tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Stern is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stern wants to control but Mumba is keeping him busy.
Mumba is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mumba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stern landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mumba wants to control but Stern passes into side.
Mumba struggling a bit here.
Stern takes a little break here. Mumba wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stern in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stern scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stern trying to control the action but Mumba is working from the bottom.
Kwawi Mumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stern is putting a hurting on Mumba here, landing some big shots from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stern 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: DMMA 316 Kersikov vs Argento
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Stern misses with a low kick.
McKane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kip Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane keeps the fight on the outside.
Stern lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKane tries to clinch there but Stern circles away.
McKane with a nice calf kick.
McKane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
A little jabbing left from McKane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stern swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
Stern looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane throws a leg kick but Stern sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stern lands a head shot.#CL2#
McKane rushes Stern and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Stern blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stern lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane trying to land knees to the body.
Stern blocks an uppercut.
Stern tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage.
Stern on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stern.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKane misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
Stern prevents a body shot from McKane.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McKane.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stern seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McKane can turn it around.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stern working aggressively here. #T2#
McKane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane misses with some punches.
Stern blocks an uppercut.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKane blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Stern scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stern scores with a shot to the side of McKane's head.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stern throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
Stern doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stern throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Stern lands a takedown into guard.
McKane looking for a sweep. Not yet McKane, not yet.
McKane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McKane is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Stern not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McKane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stern's guard. #REVB#
McKane throws a strike but Stern rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Stern trying to control but McKane is working from the bottom.
McKane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stern is looking to work some ground and pound but McKane has wrist control.
McKane pulls Stern in close to prevent any damage.
Stern working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McKane's head.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stern accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKane is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McKane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern controls from within his opponent's guard.
McKane looking to control.
McKane managing to control the position.
Stern throws an elbow that misses. McKane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stern's guard. Nice move by McKane!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the body from McKane misses #CL#
and Stern counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McKane works on Stern's body with a couple of short punches.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stern lands with a right to the head.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for McKane.
McKane lands a nice knee to the body.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
McKane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKane lands a good knee to the midsection. Stern won't want to take too many of those.
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
Taz McKane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stern lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKane.
McKane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stern is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from McKane.
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Stern misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from McKane.
McKane lands a good knee to the midsection. Stern won't want to take too many of those.
McKane lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stern blocks a body shot from McKane.
A shot in the inside from McKane.
McKane tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Stern looking for a takedown.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stern in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McKane lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for McKane.
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane lands a nice shot to the body.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from McKane.
A short body shot lands from McKane as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
McKane lands a shot to the body.
McKane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stern trying to control the position but instead, McKane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stern into the cage.
McKane pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McKane.
A short left from McKane.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
Stern takes a knee to the side of the body.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
McKane is working Stern over against the cage.#T3#
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane misses with some punches.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKane tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane working aggressively here.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
Stern misses with the head strike.
McKane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKane.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stern lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McKane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
McKane pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stern.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Stern avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
Stern lands a hook that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane lands a right hand.
McKane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stern lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
McKane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
Stern trying to stall but McKane improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKane pushes Stern back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Stern avoids the damage to the body.
McKane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McKane lands a jab to the nose.
Kip Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stern slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
McKane closes the distance and pushes Stern back into the cage.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
McKane scores with a shoulder strike.
McKane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from McKane - that landed with a thud.
McKane scores with a shoulder strike.
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
McKane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stern takes a shot to the head.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
McKane landing knees to the head. #T1##KD2#
McKane has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Stern goes down! McKane pounces into side control - this one could be over soon! #ROC2#Stern is rocked!
McKane lands a strong strike to the head of Stern. That's dazed him! McKane looking to finish here. Stern is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McKane lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz McKane!
Taz McKane thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Thuta lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stern.
Jab, jab by Thuta - just one landing.
Thuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Thuta.
Stern looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Thuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Stern lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stern!
A head kick misses from Thuta.
Thuta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Pyay Thuta has been cut.#T1#
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stern tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Thuta.
Thuta throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Stern throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thuta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thuta.
Stern blocks a head kick by Thuta. #T2#
Thuta tries a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Thuta slips under a jab from Stern.
Stern fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thuta.
Thuta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thuta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern tries to clinch up.#TD#
Stern shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thuta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thuta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Stern moves into full guard.
Thuta wants to stand but Stern is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thuta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thuta keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stern slips nicely into half guard.
Thuta wants to get back to his feet.
Stern trying to control the action but Thuta is working from the bottom.
Thuta wants to get back to his feet.
Stern lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thuta pushes Stern off looking to stand but Stern dives back in and keeps control.
Stern thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thuta's head.
Thuta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stern scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pyay Thuta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thuta tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Stern counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Thuta pushes Stern off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Thuta loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Thuta with a jab.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thuta.
Pyay Thuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Thuta throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thuta. #CL#
Stern gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!#BC2#
Thuta manages to break the clinch.
Stern takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Stern checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Stern instigates a clinch.
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
Stern lands a nice uppercut.
Thuta pushes Stern back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stern is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
Stern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuta's elbow. #BC2#
Thuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Thuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.#T2#
Thuta throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thuta throws a big counter head kick but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Pyay Thuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Stern.
Stern lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thuta swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stern to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Stern has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stern tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thuta tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Stern tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stern creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Stern scores with a shot to the side of Thuta's head.
A shot in the inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands a body shot.
Stern tries to work over Thuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Stern.
Thuta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stern or not.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Thuta pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thuta can do to turn this around?
Stern working aggressively here.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thuta backwards.
Stern has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thuta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stern tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage.
Stern lands with a left to the head.
Stern prevents a body shot from Thuta.
Thuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thuta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stern tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta working aggressively here.
Stern blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thuta. #TD#
Stern has hold of one of Thuta's legs. Thuta is fighting the takedown attempt but Stern gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stern won't allow Thuta to get back to his feet.
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thuta is looking to stand up but Stern isn't so interested in that idea.
Stern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stern distracts Thuta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stern controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stern lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pyay Thuta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stern defending well as Thuta loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Stern rushes Thuta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stern goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kip Stern has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stern misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thuta backwards.
Thuta lands with a short shot to the head.
Thuta working aggressively here.
Stern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuta's elbow.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thuta backwards.
Stern takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern is trying to drag Thuta to the mat but Thuta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stern lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Thuta takes a shot to the head.
Thuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thuta lands with a right to the head.
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
Stern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuta's elbow.
Thuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thuta blocks a body shot from Stern.
Thuta is working Stern over against the cage.#BC2#
Thuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
A countering left hand to the body from Thuta misses.
Stern drops his hands momentarily and Thuta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2##TD#
Thuta gets caught napping as Stern dives in and scores a takedown. Thuta manages to retain guard.
Thuta wants to get back to his feet but Stern passes into half guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Thuta kicks off Stern and gets to his feet.
Thuta thuds a left hand into Stern's body.
Stern tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thuta throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Thuta.
Thuta moves away from the strike by Stern.
Pyay Thuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Stern avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Thuta throws a body kick that misses.
Stern thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thuta throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Thuta moves away and avoids it.
Thuta throws a fast counter high kick but Stern manages to duck under it in time.
Thuta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thuta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stern's hands.
Stern scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Stern misses. #T4#
A slow jab from Thuta misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Stern, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Thuta misses.
Thuta misses with a hook to the body
and Thuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stern looks to clinch
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thuta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stern scores with a counter punch that sends Thuta to the canvas! Stern smells blood - he's punishing Thuta with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thuta has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Stern!
Kip Stern decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 301 Kersikov vs Kostov
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Mumba throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Mumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumba misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Stern to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumba lands a nice shot to the body.
Mumba looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
Stern is looking for the big counter here.
Mumba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mumba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mumba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumba.
Stern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
A slow jab from Mumba misses its intended target.
Stern walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mumba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern. #T1##CL2#
Stern clinches up with Mumba and pushes him back against the cage.
Stern throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumba.
Stern lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stern tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Mumba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Stern won't allow it.
Stern lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mumba backwards.
Mumba is trying to pull guard but Stern turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwawi Mumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumba is trying to pull guard but Stern has him pressed against the cage.
Stern throws a head punch that misses.
Mumba blocks an uppercut.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Mumba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stern has him pressed against the cage.
Stern prevents Mumba from breaking the clinch.
Stern has Mumba pressed against the cage, preventing Mumba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mumba jumps guard but Stern turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Mumba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mumba jumps guard but Stern turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stern tries to throw a body punch but Mumba avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage.
Mumba working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Stern has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mumba regains guard immediately. #T2#
Stern sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mumba's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern working over Mumba with some ground and pound. Mumba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mumba desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stern trying to control from half guard but Mumba is working away.
Stern is nestled in close to Mumba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mumba trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
BOOM! Stern connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mumba wants to control but Stern is having none of it.
Mumba is looking to improve his position but Stern isn't that keen on the idea.
Stern is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mumba can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Mumba is working to get back to half guard.
Mumba wants to control but Stern is having none of it.
Stern lands with some strikes.
Mumba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern controlling the pace for now.
Mumba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stern working Mumba over with strikes here.
Stern controlling his opponent.
Mumba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mumba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mumba is one step ahead there.
Mumba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stern is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mumba is looking to pass into half guard but Stern pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stern is in guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mumba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stern can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mumba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stern slips a jab and a cross from Mumba.
Mumba misses the body punch
and Stern counters with a stiff right hand.
Mumba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stern's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stern.
Mumba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kwawi Mumba is winning the standup battle so far.
Mumba throws out a powerful jab.
Mumba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mumba throws a body shot but no joy.
Stern throws the left hand but Mumba avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Mumba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stern lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Stern darts in and clinches Mumba up against the cage.
Stern lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mumba backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern is looking to control Mumba's arms but Mumba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stern has his back to the cage.
Stern struggles to land a body shot inside as Mumba controls his hands.
Mumba tries to break the clinch but Stern is controlling the position.
Stern lands a hook that snaps the head of Mumba backwards. #T1##BC#
Mumba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Mumba moves away and avoids it.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Mumba's head but Mumba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumba throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Mumba throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Stern counters with a left hand that sends Mumba to the canvas! #ROC2#Mumba is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kwawi Mumba has been cut.
Mumba controlling Stern's posture.
Stern makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mumba is keeping the position for now.
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!
Mumba trying to keep a closed guard but Stern is proving a slippery customer.
Stern loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stern's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kip Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mumba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stern is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Stern postures up. #SUB#
Mumba has his foot on Stern's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stern works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mumba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stern passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A control attempt from Mumba but he's now mounted!
Stern looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stern controlling his opponent.
Stern dominating with strikes here.
Mumba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stern connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stern putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Mumba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stern lands a big elbow - Mumba is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mumba is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kip Stern!
An out of breath Kip Stern thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 293 Okongwu vs Walton
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Stern throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCain was covering up waiting for the punch and Stern finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stern postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stern.
McCain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stern stops McCain from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern landing some decent shots from guard.
McCain keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Stern lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Stern missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stern throws a big elbow that misses.
McCain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stern working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stern pushes down on McCain 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stern.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain is looking to escape.#T2#
Stern is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stern trying to control from McCain 's half guard. McCain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stern stands up over McCain , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stern controlling from the top position.
Stern scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCain wants to stand up but Stern is controlling him.
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Stern landing with the ground and pound.
Stern with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stern lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern postures up in McCain 's guard and throws a big left but McCain blocks it.
Stern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stern trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom. #ES#
McCain manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Stern tries to throw a body punch but McCain avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stern scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain .
Stern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCain working aggressively here.
McCain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCain looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
Stern blocks a body shot from McCain .
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain .
McCain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stern lands a hook that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern prevents a body shot from McCain .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stern lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
McCain misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD2#
McCain ducks straight into an uppercut from Stern and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - McCain manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#McCain is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Stern in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oh McCain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCain wants to get back to his feet but Stern is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCain seems to have got his legs back now.
Stern stays in close to McCain 's body and controls the position.
Stern trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Stern lands a couple of digs.
Stern postures up in McCain 's guard and throws a big left but McCain blocks it.
Stern is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kip Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stern is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stern throws a strike but McCain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Stern has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stern is proving hard to escape from.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Stern is pulling down on McCain 's head. It's preventing any offense from McCain , at least for the moment.
Stern is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stern is pulling down on McCain 's head. It's preventing any offense from McCain , at least for the moment.
Stern looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
McCain throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Stern counters with a big uppercut that knocks McCain off his feet! Stern dives into side control looking to finish!
Stern trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
Stern creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stern lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCain down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain defending against the ground and pound.
McCain is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
McCain trying to remain calm as Stern controls from the top position.
Stern lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCain down.
Stern happy to just control the position for now.
Stern is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McCain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stern momentarily.
McCain misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
Stern doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
McCain looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stern lands a right hand from hell, dropping McCain . Stern pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Stern!
A relieved looking Kip Stern thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023

#R1#
Stern throws a lazy head kick
and Kross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kross misses the jab.
Stern throws out a counter right but Kross avoids it with no problem.
Stern thows a leg kick but Kross checks it
and Kross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern misses with a hook. Kross ducked under it nicely.
As Stern looks to move away, Kross throws a big counter combo but Stern just gets out of the way.
Stern feints and then cracks Kross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kross down.
Nice uppercut lands for Kross. That snapped Stern's head back.
Stern throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern lands a leg kick that knocks Kross off balance momentarily.
A head kick by Stern misses
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kross blocks a jab.#KD#
Kross lands a big right hand that sends Stern crashing to the mat! Kross stays standing though and waves Stern back to his feet!#ROC#Stern is rocked!
Stern looks to land a right hand but Kross moved out of range.#T1#
Stern misses with a kick to the body
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Stern is still on wobbly legs! Can Kross finish him?
Stern throws a push kick but Kross slaps the foot to one side.
Stern seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick from Stern is predictable there #KD#
and Kross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stern! Kross lets Stern back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Kross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern fails with the takedown
and Kross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern slips a jab from Kross.
Stern throws a sloppy body shot
and Kross counters with a straight right hand.
Kross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.#T2#
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kross checks a low kick from Stern.
Stern cracks Kross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern with a nice calf kick.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick from Kross.
Kross avoids the body shot from Stern.
A head kick by Stern misses
and Kross counters with a straight right hand.
Stern misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Kross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stern! Kross lets Stern back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Stern with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kross counters with a body kick that stops Stern in his tracks momentarily.
Kross checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Stern misses
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kross closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Stern! Kross dives in looking to finish! Stern is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kullo Kross!
Kullo Kross is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Kullo Kross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 109: Dorado vs Avila
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Stern leaves Breaker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stern chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Breaker can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Breaker.
Stern throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stern cracks Breaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Breaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.
Breaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.#TD2#
Stern shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Breaker is trying to defend but Stern finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Breaker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Breaker.#SUB#
Breaker looking for subs off his back but Stern has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Breaker wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker has a hand on Stern's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stern takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stern prevents Breaker from getting the reversal.
Breaker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Breaker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Breaker distracts Stern with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Breaker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Breaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Breaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breaker has managed to get both his arms back between Stern's legs - danger averted.
Breaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Breaker works over Stern with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Stern throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Breaker 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.#SUB2#
Stern is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Stern has wrist control.
Breaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Breaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Breaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Breaker lands a couple of elbows.
Breaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stern avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stern defends well.#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stern passes into half guard.
Breaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Stern postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breaker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stern has passed into side control.
Breaker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard but Stern has passed into side control.
Breaker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stern is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern throwing strikes from guard but Breaker blocks nicely.
Stern slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kip Stern will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Breaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stern fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Breaker is out of range.
Stern throws a sloppy head kick and Breaker moves out of range easily.
Stern connects with a solid leg kick.
Stern throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Breaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stern tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Breaker is in Stern's guard.
Breaker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stern's head.
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breaker. #SUB2#
Stern looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stern avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker lands a couple of elbows.
Stern can't keep his opponent in guard - Breaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stern slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Stern controls from within his opponent's guard.
Breaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Breaker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Breaker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stern's head.
Breaker landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Breaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breaker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Stern must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Breaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stern can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stern is working Breaker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stern makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stern's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Breaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breaker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stern has passed into side control.
Breaker tries to buck Stern off but Stern is having none of it.
Bone Breaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Stern cracks Breaker with a big elbow.
Breaker is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker stops Stern from passing to mount.
Breaker manages to get back to half guard.
Stern looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Breaker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well. #T4##SUB#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Breaker is looking to get back to full guard here but Stern has managed to pass to side control instead.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breaker keeps working.
Breaker sneaks back into half guard.
Stern is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Stern working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bone Breaker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Stern drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Breaker looking for a sweep but Stern has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Breaker regains half guard.
Stern is trying to control the action in half guard but Breaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.
Stern working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stern lands with some strikes.
Breaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Breaker is working hard here to advance position.
Stern lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stern lands a big shot there that rocks Breaker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Breaker is looking to improve his position but Stern isn't that keen on the idea.
Stern looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Breaker is looking to improve his position but Stern isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Stern landing strikes from the mount.
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stern lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Breaker is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breaker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh Breaker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stern lands a big shot to the head and Breaker winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kip Stern!
After winning the bout, Kip Stern thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 101: Masamba vs Chai
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Stern's head back.
Harris swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Stern counters with a shoot takedown. Harris fights it but they end up in guard.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harris seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harris's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Harris wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harris takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Stern counters with a good, hard body kick but Harris shrugs it off.
Stern avoids the body shot from Harris.
Raven Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Stern gets the takedown into side control.
Stern sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harris is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stern throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stern grinds an elbow into Harris's temple.
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!
Harris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stern is working Harris over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harris wants to control but Stern postures up.#T3#
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Harris avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stern.
Stern has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stern tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stern lands a few punches from side control.
Stern tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Harris parries the strikes from Stern easily there. Stern is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harris to escape.
Stern scoring with punches and elbows.
I wouldn't like to be where Harris is right now.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern is trying to ground and pound but Harris uses the momentary lack of control by Stern to regain half guard.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Harris has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stern.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern feints the counter takedown.
Harris throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern misses with a straight right.
Raven Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stern.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harris misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Stern replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Harris blocks it well.
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Stern drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harris cracks Stern with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Harris catches Stern right on the button with a cross.
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stern moves away from the strike by Harris.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Stern makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harris really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stern momentarily.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Stern counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stern controls the pace.
Stern trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Stern showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris pulls Stern in close to his closed guard and prevents Stern from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stern throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stern misses with a body punch.
Harris controlling the action here for a moment.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris blocks a body shot from Stern.
Harris trying to control the position but instead, Stern has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harris into the cage.
Stern slows down the pace here.
Stern misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris prevents Stern from breaking the clinch.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris dominated that second round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Harris thuds a left hand into Stern's body.
Harris throws a hook but Stern avoids it easily.
Stern checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Harris.
Harris tries to clinch but Stern moves out of range.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stern counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Stern scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern avoids the body shot from Harris. #T1#
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stern darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raven Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Stern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern is trying to counter with his kicks.
A low kick from Harris misses #TD2#
and Stern counters with a shoot takedown. Harris fights it but they end up in guard.
Stern postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stern throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stern lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stern throwing strikes but missing.
Stern trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #T2#
Stern throws a big right hand that misses.
Stern advances to half guard.
Stern performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stern seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stern is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stern. #T3#
Harris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stern scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stern throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Harris taking some punishment here, with Stern in his half guard.
Stern content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harris lands a jab to Stern's midsection.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Stern lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Stern holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Stern breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kip Stern.
I think Stern has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kip Stern!
An out of breath Kip Stern thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Raven Harris spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to get back to Can crushing in the QFC leagues! Bitch tits took my soul a long time ago.'.

Event: MMAHKI 68
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Klimov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stern staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Stern on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stern throws a good cross that connects.
Klimov misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Klimov moved out of range.
Klimov misses with a left hand
and Stern counters with a straight right hand.
Klimov throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
Good shot there by Klimov.
Stern tests Klimov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klimov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimov misses with a right hand
and Stern counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##KD2#
Stern lands a big uppercut and Klimov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Klimov looks OK. Stern waves Klimov back to his feet!
Stern slips a jab and a cross from Klimov.
Stern looks for the body kick but Klimov saw that one coming.
Klimov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Klimov misses.
Klimov just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Stern feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Klimov sprawling to the canvas! Klimov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stern finish him?!
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!
Stern with a hook.#ROC2#Klimov is rocked!
Klimov misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Klimov misses.
Stern slips a jab from Klimov.
Klimov with a jab.#T2#
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Klimov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Decent striking displayed by Klimov there.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Klimov. Klimov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klimov misses with a left hand
and Stern counters with a solid body kick.
Klimov misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Stern counters with a crisp right hand that drops Klimov! Stern lets Klimov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Stern misses the jab.
Stern misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klimov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Klimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Klimov seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Stern blocks a jab.
Klimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
A little feinted left hand from Klimov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Klimov moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Klimov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Stern misses with a right hand
enabling Klimov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov throws a shot to the body.
Stern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stern connects with a looping right hand.
Stern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Klimov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Stern lands with a straight right. Klimov didn't see that one coming.
Klimov misses with a hook.
Klimov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klimov's hands.
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stern slips a straight right by Klimov.
Stern wants to counter with a clinch but Klimov pushes him away.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Klimov finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Stern's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Klimov falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Stern!
Our winner, Kip Stern, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHKI 61
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern counters with a body kick.
Stern lands a really nice looking cross but Kluz seems unphased.
Nice shot by Stern.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz slips under a jab.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Stern keeps it at a distance.
Kluz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluz on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Celestyn Kluz has been cut.
Stern drops Kluz with a straight right hand, right on the button! Stern follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Stern!
A relieved looking Kip Stern thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHKI 54
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern avoids the body shot from Brown. #TD#
Brown 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.#SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Stern is retaining full guard.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown 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! Stern rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Stern is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arman Brown!
Arman Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHKI 39
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Rud fails with a takedown attempt.
Stern displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rud.
Stern is looking to chop away at Rud's legs.
Rud shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense.
Kip Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Rud.
Stern looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stern connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rud has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rud looking to pass the guard.
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern is trying to keep Rud in close. #T1#
Rud stopping the sweep attempt from Stern.
Rud is fighting to break Stern's control of his arms but Stern is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stern might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stern wants to sweep but no luck.
Rud pushes down on Stern's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stern is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stern is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Rud looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stern works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Stern wants to sweep here but Rud controlling him for the moment.
Stern has his hands on Rud's head, controlling the position.
Stern trying to control the position.
Rud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Rud trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rud manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Stern is posturing up here but Rud has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stern tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stern has to tap! Slick submission there by Rud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kristoffer Rud!
Our winner, Kristoffer Rud, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 159
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Big Time scores with the left hand. Stern knows he should have avoided that one.
Big Time pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Time throws a poor cross that misses
and Stern counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Big Time misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Big Time.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Big Time appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Big Time dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!
Randy Big Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Time lands a right hook to the body.
Big Time connects with a single shot there.
Stern tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stern checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Stern misses
and Big Time counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Big Time scores with a shot to the body.
Stern moves away from the strike by Big Time.
Stern counters with a body kick.
Big Time walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stern checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stern appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stern misses with a body shot
and Big Time counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Big Time misses with the body kick
and Stern counters with a solid body kick.
Big Time lands a nice shot to the body.
Big Time misses with a combination #KD2#
and Stern counters with a crisp one two that drops Big Time! Stern thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Big Time to his feet! Big Time is in big trouble!#ROC2#Big Time is rocked!
Big Time is breathing heavily.
Stern slips a straight right by Big Time.
Stern steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Big Time.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Time. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Big Time - just one landing.
Big Time swings widly with a right hand
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Randy Big Time has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Big Time.
Big Time swings widly with a right hand
and Stern counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Big Time tries a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Stern drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Big Time connects with a nice looking jab.
Big Time bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stern's head backwards.
A low kick lands for Big Time.
Stern lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Big Time looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
Stern digs a good body shot into Big Time's ribs.
Big Time throws a poor cross that misses
and Stern counters with a body kick that stops Big Time in his tracks momentarily.
Stern throws a right hand that Big Time ducks under and follows up with a left that Big Time also avoids with ease.
Big Time throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Big Time.
Stern scores with a push kick.
Stern keeps Big Time at a distance using the push kick.
Big Time walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stern.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stern - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Stern scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stern lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stern is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Big Time rather than just go for the knockout.
Stern throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Big Time stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Big Time's head coaches at PhoQus Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stern pushes Big Time away with a front kick.
Big Time will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stern fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stern comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stern comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Big Time is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stern fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Big Time's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stern lands a jab to Big Time's midsection.
Stern looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Time is just out of range.
Big Time throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern scores with a body shot.
Stern moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Big Time misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Big Time might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stern scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern lands with a nice body kick.
Big Time takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Big Time takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stern lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Stern with the inside leg kick.
Big Time is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Big Time on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stern cracks a nice hook into Big Time's ribs.
Stern throws a wild body kick that Big Time sees coming a mile off.
Stern throws a series of punches but Big Time avoids them all with ease.
A solid body kick from Stern.
Stern connects with a body shot.
Stern changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Time takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Big Time has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stern.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern swings for the body but Big Time moves out of range.
Big Time half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stern. That's going to slow Big Time down.
Big Time throws a leg kick which misses Stern's front leg but catches the back leg as Stern tries to avoid it.
Stern closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Big Time swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab from Big Time.
Big Time throws a right hand that misses
and Stern finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stern scores with a kick to the midsection.
Big Time avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Stern throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kip Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern tries to clinch up but Big Time circles away and keeps his distance.
Big Time rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stern counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stern digs a good hook to Big Time's body.
Stern scores with a nice body kick.
Stern keeps Big Time at a distance using the push kick.
Stern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Big Time stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stern.#T4#
Big Time takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stern - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern lands a nice shot to the body.
Stern lets loose with a powerful body kick. Big Time will feel that in the morning.
Stern thows a body kick. Big Time tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stern lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Big Time at a distance.
Stern scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stern jabs at Big Time's body.
Big Time throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stern counters with a good, hard body kick but Big Time shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Big Time's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stern lands a right hook to the body.
Stern lands with a nice body kick. #KD2#
Stern lands a left and a right that send Big Time crashing to the mat, dazed. Stern thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Big Time thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Time steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stern. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Time.
Stern let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stern lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Big Time up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Stern from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Big Time's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kip Stern!
An out of breath Kip Stern thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 149
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Stern lands a nice hook to Peters's body. Peters takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peters connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peters moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peters with a jab.
Peters works the jab nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stern. That's going to slow Peters down.
Peters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peters misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Stern wants to counter the offense by Peters and move into the clinch position.#KD#
Peters cracks Stern with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stern looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Peters finish him? #ROC#Stern is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Peters cracks Stern with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Peters has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stern to stand back up!
Stern is still on wobbly legs! Can Peters finish him?
Sol Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters throws an uppercut from hell that sends Stern clean off his feet! He's out cold! Peters stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Peters!
During a confident post fight interview, Sol Peters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 142
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Stern
and Kringle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stern throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kringle to counter with a crisp jab.
Stern takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Kip Stern has been cut.
Kringle misses with a straight left.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Kringle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stern swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kringle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kringle.#KD#
Kringle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stern sprawling to the canvas! Stern rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kringle finish him?! #ROC#Stern is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kringle blocks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Kringle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern is still on wobbly legs! Can Kringle finish him?
Kip Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice body punch from Kringle.
Stern seems to have recovered his senses.
Kringle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stern.#CUT2#It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.#KD#
Kringle sends Stern crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kringle is motioning to the referee to let Stern up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kringle.
BAM! Kringle delivers a spinning backfist that drops Stern like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kristoph Kringle!
An out of breath Kristoph Kringle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 51: Hunt vs Benandonner
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Stern blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Stern wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stern looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
Stern works Hogan's body with a nice hook.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Stern holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hogan tries to circle away but Stern has him pinned against the cage.
Stern lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Stern looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Hogan misses.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
Hogan cracks Stern with a good jab.
Paul Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Stern takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan cracks Stern with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.#T1#
Hogan cracks Stern with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Hogan and move into the clinch.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Hogan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stern throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Hogan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hogan goes for a double leg but Stern avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stern continues to drive forward.
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
Stern seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stern throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Hogan cracks Stern with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hogan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern slips a straight right by Hogan.
Kip Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogan throws out a leg kick but Stern moves out of range and Hogan only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Hogan misses. #T2#
Hogan misses with a hook.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hogan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hogan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stern - the referee stops the clock and Hogan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stern. Hogan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hogan looks winded!#CL#
Stern pushes Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Stern scores with a shoulder strike.
Hogan tries to break the clinch but Stern is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stern.
Stern makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stern makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Stern.
A nice left hand lands by Stern.
Stern lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stern.
Stern lands a body shot.
Stern scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stern gets through Hogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stern lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stern presses Hogan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hogan takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Stern on the inside.
Stern lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Stern scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Hogan is rocked!
Stern cracks Hogan with a nice body shot.
Stern is leaning against Hogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stern working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stern lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Stern.
Nice body punch from Stern.
Stern lands with a short shot to the head.
Stern will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hogan up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stern scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hogan tries to circle away but Stern has him pinned against the cage.
Stern lands a left hand.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Stern is controlling him.
Hogan tries to break the clinch but Stern is controlling the position.
Stern lands a shot to the body.
Stern lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hogan.
Stern works on Hogan's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Stern.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stern throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Stern lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stern works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stern has Hogan pressed against the cage.
Stern scores with a shot to the side of Hogan's head.
Stern lands an uppercut.
Hogan is still on wobbly legs! Can Stern finish him?
Stern creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hogan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hogan drops to his knees and Stern pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Stern!
A relieved looking Kip Stern thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 43: Ilmarinen vs Babula
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Osmond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Osmond and move into the clinch.
Osmond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Osmond looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick from Osmond.
Osmond misses with a body shot.
Stern throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osmond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Osmond follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osmond momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Joel Osmond has been cut.
Stern scores with a nice body kick.
Osmond looks winded!#CL#
Stern rushes Osmond and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stern.
Stern lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stern lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stern digs a right hand into Osmond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osmond's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Stern. #T1#
Stern lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stern digs a right hand into Osmond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osmond's gas tank.
Osmond takes a shot to the head.
Stern lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Stern.
Stern scores with a shoulder strike.
Stern lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Osmond is rocked!
Stern stalling in the clinch.
Osmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Stern finish him?
Osmond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Osmond seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stern. #CUT#That has opened up Joel Osmond's cut even more.
Stern lands a nice uppercut.
Stern lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stern leaning his opponent against the cage.
Osmond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern lands a nice shot to the body.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osmond backwards.
Stern throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Osmonds head. #T2#
Stern works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #KD#
Stern drops Osmond onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Osmond is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stern lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stern creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Osmond with a big uppercut! Osmond tries to clinch up but Stern pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Osmond to the mat! Osmond covers up and Stern unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kip Stern!
After winning the bout, Kip Stern thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joel Osmond spoke after the fight, saying 'I was clearly outmatched, nothing else to say.'.

Event: HFC 34: Justice vs Smith 2
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Stern tries to land a leg kick but Marley saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Stern.
Marley lands with a shot to the body.
Marley thuds a left hand into Stern's body.#KD#
Marley cracks Stern with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stern to stand back up!#ROC#Stern is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kip Stern has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley lands with a good body shot.
Stern is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Stern looks winded!
Marley throws a pinpoint strike between Stern's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Stern crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Marley scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Our winner, Ezekiel Marley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

183 cm
19 yrs
266 lbs

200 cm
24 yrs
259 lbs

Stern

Banner

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kip Stern! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Stern rushes Banner and presses him up against the cage.
Stern really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Banner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stern (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stern on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stern tries to get out of the position.
Banner wants to take a breather but Stern is having none of it. #SUB#
Stern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Stern is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stern avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is looking to advance position but Stern won't allow it.
Stern is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stern avoid being mounted?
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Stern is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Banner trying to control from half guard but Stern is working away.
Banner prevents Stern from improving his position.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stern is looking to improve his position.
Stern is holding on to half guard well.
Banner is keen to just control but Stern is a slippery customer.#T2#
Stern slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
Banner advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stern (0) vs (5) Banner
Stern is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stern!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Stern (0) vs (7) Banner
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Stern working to try and regain half guard.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it. #T3#
Stern is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stern manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stern is looking to reverse the position.
Banner taking a breather here.
Stern is not content to let Banner control the position.
Stern might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stern is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Banner tries to advance to mount but Stern denies him.
Stern manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banner's best efforts.
Stern is looking to improve his position.
Banner passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stern (0) vs (10) Banner#SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Stern defends it well. #SUB2#
Banner has hold of Stern's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stern manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T5##SUB2#
Banner is working for a guillotine from mount but Stern frees his head quite easily.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it. #SUB2#
Stern defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Banner.
Stern is working to get back to half guard.
Stern tries to hold on but Banner postures up.#T6#
Banner wants to control the pace but Stern is squirming around nicely.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Stern knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banner on the ground.#SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine from mount but Stern is having none of it.
Stern is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #T7##SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stern manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Banner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stern, who protects the arm well.
Stern struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Banner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Banner works to advance to full mount. Stern defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Stern (0) vs (12) Banner
Stern is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Banner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stern can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Banner has hold of Stern's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stern manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Stern wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Banner working for a guillotine from mount but Stern is in no mood to give up.
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Stern defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Banner.
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Stern wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.#T10#
Banner content just to control the position here.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stern tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Stern can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner avoids the attempt from Stern to control.
Stern working to try and regain half guard.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stern is looking to escape. #T11##SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Stern defends it well.
Stern tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stern manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Banner advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Stern (0) vs (14) Banner
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Banner avoids the attempt from Stern to control.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stern is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Banner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stern is surviving well by controlling Banner's body position as best he can.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it.
Stern is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stern is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Banner wants to finish this one by submission but Stern is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Banner. #T13#
Stern wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it. #SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Stern defends it well.
Stern is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Banner wants to finish this one by submission but Stern is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Banner. #T14#
Banner controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Banner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stern tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away. #SUB2#
Banner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Banner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Stern defends it well.
Stern is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 14 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1##CL#
KO moves into the clinch.
KO throws a head punch that misses.
KO has a couple of punches blocked by Miller. #TD2#
Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics KO uses from the top position.
KO tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
KO showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
KO advances to half guard.
KO prevents Miller from improving his position.
KO looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KO frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
KO controlling the position easily from mount.
KO knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.#T1#
KO prevents Miller from getting the reversal.
KO content just to control the position here.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding KO's attempts to control the action.
KO content just to control the position here.
KO has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
KO could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding KO's attempts to control the action. #T2#
KO sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
KO is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miller is surviving well by controlling KO's body position as best he can.
KO sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
KO wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
KO tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
KO can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but KO has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
KO controlling the position easily from mount.
KO seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
KO's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
KO landing strikes from the mount.
KO controlling the pace for now.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but KO has a good base and remains in mount.
KO controlling the position easily from mount.
Miller tries to hold on but KO pushes him away.
KO controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by KO.#T4#
KO continues to hold on tight.
Miller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
KO trying to control but he's not successful this time.
KO looking to ground and pound but Miller is blocking nicely.
KO tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miller is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as KO tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
KO controlling his opponent. #SUB#
KO working for a submission but Miller is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip KO dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
KO misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
KO closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miller did well to prevent KO getting side control.
KO is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller won't allow KO to pass to mount.
KO stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
Miller tries to get to full guard but KO has control of the leg.
KO is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KO stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
KO seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
KO looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
KO wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
KO is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller tries to kick KO off but KO keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
KO is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
KO swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
KO has taken the fight to the clinch.
KO swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller. #T2#
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from KO fails to land.
Miller can't break the clinch.
KO drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
KO closes the distance but Miller moves to the side
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
KO with a poor takedown
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Miller cracks a nice hook into KO's ribs.
Miller delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KO misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a solid body kick.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses KO's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Miller is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Miller shuts the power down on KO. Lights out, game over! Miller is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cleetus Miller!
An out of breath Cleetus Miller 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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