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Event:
EMPIRE 15: De Rossi vs Hyrra
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1# Flay fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Starling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flay swivels and escapes. Flay feinted with a counter takedown.#CL# Flay takes the fight into the clinch. Flay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Starling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Flay has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Flay has hold of one of Starling's legs. Starling is fighting the takedown attempt but Flay gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Starling is trying to keep Flay in close.
Flay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flay scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Starling trying to control the position.
#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Flay pushing down on Starling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Flay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ground and pound from Flay. #SUB# Flay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flay is figuring out what he wants to do next. Flay 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. #T2# Flay lands with a punch from half guard. Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Starling tries to roll over but Flay keeps him under control. Flay is thwarting Starling's attempts to control the position. Flay scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Flay scoring with strikes to the body and head. Starling tries to roll over but Flay keeps him under control. Starling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3# Starling trying to control here.
Flay lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Flay seems to be working for a kimura but Starling defends the submission attempt. Starling is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flay's back! Flay tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Starling prevents Flay from getting the reversal. Starling throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Starling thowing shots but they're missing. #T4# Flay regains half guard. Starling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Flay is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Flay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flay dominated that round. That's time! Flay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Starling shoots for a double leg takedown but Flay sprawls well. He's pushed Starling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Flay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Starling shoots in but Flay avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL# Flay clinches up with Starling and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Flay gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Flay lands a couple of digs. Flay controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flay wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving. #SUB2# Starling is looking for a triangle but Flay pushes his legs off easily.
#T1# Flay trying to control the position from guard on top but Starling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bobby Flay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flay's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Flay working some strikes from top position. Flay controls from within his opponent's guard. Starling is trying to control the position but Flay postures up. Flay distracts Starling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Flay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Flay looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Starling is trying to keep Flay in close.
Flay passes into half guard. Flay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Flay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starling can do to turn this around?#SUB# Flay seems to be working for a kimura but Starling defends the submission attempt. Ground and pound from Flay. #T3# Flay content to control rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Flay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Starling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flay scores with a couple of nice shots. Still in half guard, Flay seems content to control. Starling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flay is working away from the top position though. Flay is nestled in close to Starling, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Flay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Starling is trying to stand.
#T4# Starling is concentrating on defense, preventing Flay from advancing position. Flay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Starling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flay scores with a couple of nice shots. Flay prevents Starling from improving his position. Flay scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Flay working Starling over with strikes. Flay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Flay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starling with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Flay scoring with strikes to the body and head. Flay lands strikes from half guard. Flay is controlling the pace.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flay dominated that second round. That's time! Flay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Flay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starling pinned against the cage. Starling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD# Flay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Flay controlling the action here. Flay trying to control from half guard but Starling is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flay controlling the action here. Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1# Flay looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Starling trying to control here.
Starling tries to kick Flay off but Flay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Starling gets full guard. Flay looking to sit in guard and control but Starling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Flay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Flay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starling is one step ahead there. #T2# Flay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Starling trying to control but Flay is working from the bottom. Flay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3# Flay keeping moving, preventing Starling from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Flay drives through and clinches with Starling against the cage.
Starling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Starling is trying to pull guard but Flay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Starling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobby Flay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Starling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Starling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flay has him pressed against the cage. Flay has Starling pressed against the cage.
Starling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Flay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling. Starling tries to pull guard but Flay won't allow it.
Starling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Starling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Flay pulls guard successfully.
Flay pulls Starling in close to prevent any damage. Carleton Starling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Bobby Flay showed his dominance in that final round. Well Flay 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Flay! A relieved looking Bobby Flay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1# Willdoit connects with a nice looking jab.
Starling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willdoit's waist but Willdoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starling off to one side. Nice takedown defense from Willdoit. No joy for Starling on that attempt. A little feinted left hand from Willdoit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Willdoit lands with a shot to the body. Willdoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Willdoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nice body kick from Willdoit. Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Starling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Willdoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Willdoit lands the left hand. Starling is looking to clinch but Willdoit is avoiding it.
Starling with a poor takedown and Willdoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Steve Willdoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Starling.#T1# Willdoit connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2# Starling clinches up against the cage. Willdoit is trying to stall.
#BC2# Starling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Willdoit scores with a push kick. Willdoit is looking to land body kicks. Starling with the counter takedown but Willdoit avoids it easily. Willdoit cracks Starling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Willdoit connects with a crisp jab. Willdoit throws a quick inside leg kick. Starling misses with a combination
and Willdoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Willdoit moves out of range of the leg kick from Starling.#T2# Willdoit tried to score with a low kick but Starling checks it. Starling blocks the body kick.
Steve Willdoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Starling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Willdoit scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Willdoit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. It seemed like Starling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Willdoit blocks a head kick by Starling.
Starling with a lazy takedown attempt and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Starling looks winded! Willdoit lands a front kick. Willdoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Willdoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Starling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Willdoit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Willdoit. Willdoit misses with a body kick. Willdoit thuds his shin into the meat of Starling's side. Willdoit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Starling tries to clinch but fails miserably and Willdoit counters with a nice body kick. Willdoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Willdoit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starling's hands. Carleton Starling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Starling fails with the takedown. Nice shot by Willdoit. Willdoit pushes Starling away with a front kick.#T4# Willdoit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Carleton Starling has been cut. 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! Willdoit cracks Starling with a good jab. Willdoit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Starling is rocked! Starling throws a leg kick that misses. Starling moves forwards but Willdoit connects with a nice, crisp jab. Starling is still on wobbly legs! Can Willdoit finish him? Starling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Willdoit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Starling seems to have recovered his senses. Willdoit digs a good hook to Starling's body.
Starling takes a swing at Willdoit's ribcage but misses. Willdoit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Willdoit keeps the fight on the outside. Willdoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starling. Willdoit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Willdoit scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit dominated that round. The cut man is working on Carleton Starling's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Starling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Willdoit. Starling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Carleton Starling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Starling has a takedown stuffed. Starling shoots for a takedown but Willdoit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Willdoit throws a leg kick which misses Starling's front leg but catches the back leg as Starling tries to avoid it. Willdoit throws a jab when Starling was well out of range. Starling dives in and grabs Willdoit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Willdoit pushes down on Starling's head and hops out. Steve Willdoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Willdoit - that will leave a mark!
Starling shoots in for a double leg but Willdoit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Willdoit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Willdoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starling can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Starling has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Starling there as he acknowledges the shot. Starling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Willdoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nice uppercut lands for Willdoit. That snapped Starling's head back.
Starling is breathing heavily. Willdoit throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1# Starling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willdoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Willdoit scores with the left hand. Starling knows he should have avoided that one. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Starling crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Willdoit - the referee stops the clock and Starling gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Willdoit. Starling manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Starling tries for a takedown but Willdoit circles away easily letting Willdoit counter with a right hand. A jab from Willdoit does it's job there. Willdoit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Willdoit scores with a punch to the head. A jab from Willdoit does it's job there. Willdoit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Starling tries to clinch but Willdoit moves out of range. #T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Willdoit lands with a nice body kick. Starling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nice cross by Willdoit. Willdoit throws out a powerful jab. Starling blocks a head kick by Willdoit.
Starling is trying desperately to land a takedown but Willdoit is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Starling. Starling slips under a jab. Nice takedown defense from Willdoit. No joy for Starling on that attempt. Starling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Starling on the wrong end of a nice hook. Willdoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Willdoit - that will leave a mark!
Starling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve Willdoit is winning the standup battle so far. Willdoit blocks the body kick.
#T3# Starling misses with a hook
enabling Willdoit to counter with a crisp jab. Willdoit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Willdoit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Starling. Starling fails with the takedown. It appears Willdoit was looking to counter with a kick there. Starling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Willdoit lands a front kick. Willdoit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Starling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Willdoit can pounce on him.
Willdoit throws a body kick that misses. Willdoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# Starling with a lazy takedown attempt and Willdoit counters with a straight right hand. Starling shoots in looking for a takedown but Willdoit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Willdoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Willdoit lands a jab. Willdoit cracks Starling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Willdoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Starling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. That kick from Willdoit tenderised Starling's leg. Starling is trying to keep his angry face on. Willdoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Willdoit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starling's hands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Carleton Starling's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# A nice inside leg kick there by Willdoit. That's going to slow Starling down. Starling fails with the takedown and Willdoit counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Willdoit thumps Starling with a low kick.#CL2# Starling moves into the clinch. Willdoit stalls. Willdoit prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Willdoit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Willdoit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Starling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Willdoit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Starling up against the cage. Willdoit is trying to maintain a safe position but Starling gets an underhook and turns Willdoit into the cage.#T1# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Willdoit. A low kick lands for Willdoit.
Starling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Starling fails in his attempt to clinch. Willdoit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Starling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Willdoit connects with an inside leg kick. A low kick from Starling is predictable there and Willdoit counters with a leg kick. Starling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Willdoit pushes Starling away with a front kick. A solid body kick from Willdoit. #T2# Willdoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starling was well out of range. Poor timing from Willdoit. Starling looks to clinch The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Willdoit counters with a lovely straight right hand! Starling fails with a takedown attempt. Steve Willdoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling. Willdoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Starling walks into a stiff left hand from Willdoit. Willdoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Donk. Willdoit catches Starling right on the button with a cross. Starling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Starling swinging wildly here.
Willdoit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3# Willdoit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Willdoit connects with a solid leg kick. Starling tries to clinch but Willdoit moves out of range. Willdoit connects with a leg kick. #CL2# Starling clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Starling being controlled against the cage. Starling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4##BC# Willdoit breaks the clinch.
Willdoit jabs Starling right on the nose. Starling blinks but takes it well. Willdoit blocks a head kick by Starling.
Starling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Willdoit circles away. Starling tries for a takedown but Willdoit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. It looked like Willdoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Willdoit scores with a decent looking hook. Willdoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starling. 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! Starling misses with a takedown and Willdoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Carleton Starling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Steve Willdoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Starling throws a lazy body kick and Willdoit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Steve Willdoit showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Willdoit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Willdoit! Steve Willdoit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1# Hyrra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starling's waist but Starling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hyrra off to one side. #TD2# Starling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Hyrra tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hyrra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hyrra tries to get out of the position.#SUB2# Starling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hyrra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Hyrra is looking for a sweep. Hyrra is working hard here to advance position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hyrra is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Starling off and has taken his back! Hyrra is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Starling up.
Hyrra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Starling is trapped and Hyrra is scoring with shots to the head and body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Starling rolls, trying to escape but Hyrra keeps control of the position.
#T1# Starling trying to control the hands but Hyrra breaks the grip. Hyrra lands punches and elbows. Hyrra scores with punches from the back.
Hyrra lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hyrra.
#ROC#Starling is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Carleton Starling has been cut.#SUB# Hyrra looking to break Starling's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Starling remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hyrra will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Starling is still in real trouble! Can Hyrra finish him? Hyrra trying to control. Hyrra has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Starling. Starling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hyrra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hyrra lands with a hammerfist to the side of Starling's head. Hyrra cracks Starling with a big right hand from the back mount! Starling immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Hyrra takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matto Hyrra! Matto Hyrra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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