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Event:
WFC Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Koga 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.
Koga advances to half guard.
Koga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koga works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Koga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koga takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Stuber is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stuber for as long as he can get away with.
Koga avoiding Stuber 's attempts to control his hands.
Koga has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stuber's body.
Koga'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koga continues to stall.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Further stalling from Koga.#T3##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koga continues to hold on tight.
More hug and hope from Koga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga 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##TD#
Koga gets a takedown into half guard.
Koga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Koga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuber has given up his back. Will we see Koga going for some submissions?
Koga keeps control of the position easily here as Stuber tries to buck him off.
#T1#
Stuber is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Koga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
That's time! Koga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Koga shoots in looking for a takedown. Stuber tries to sprawl out of it but Koga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stuber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Stuber. No joy for Koga on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koga or perhaps it was just good defense by Stuber, which made it look bad.
Stuber feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshika Koga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuber wants to clinch.#TD#
Koga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stuber did well to prevent Koga getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koga works his way into full mount!
Koga controlling from mount. #T1#
Stuber is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Koga has taken his back.
Koga controls the position.
Stuber tries to roll but Koga sticks to his back.
Koga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2#
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stuber can do to turn this around?#T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stuber trying to get back to his feet but Koga is in full control for now.
Koga has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TJ Stuber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshika Koga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koga, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshika Koga!
Our winner, Toshika Koga, 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. |
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Event:
WFC Red Light District 2
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Stuber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Stuber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Stuber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stuber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Stuber persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones jabs Stuber right on the nose. Stuber blinks but takes it well.
Stuber slips under a jab.
Stuber throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Stuber on that attempt.
Stuber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones tests Stuber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. #TD2#
Stuber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stuber showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones has one foot on Stuber's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stuber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Jones misses.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stuber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Stuber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stuber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Stuber.
Stuber ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Stuber throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Stuber counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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#
Stuber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Jones misses with a hook.
Stuber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Stuber tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Stuber slips under a jab from Jones.
Stuber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stuber slips a jab from Jones.
Stuber staying out of range there.
Stuber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Stuber shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stuber was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones stops Stuber from passing to mount.
Stuber trying to control the position but Jones is working away. #T3##SU2#
Stuber stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stuber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Stuber is out of range.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Stuber moved out of range.
Stuber fails with the takedown.
Stuber scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stuber tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Stuber, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stuber momentarily.
Stuber tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stuber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Stuber dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stuber trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Stuber is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.#REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stuber controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Stuber can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stuber staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Stuber slips under a jab from Jones.
Stuber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.#TD2#
Stuber gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stuber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stuber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Stuber jumps guard but Jones stands there with Stuber around his waist. Stuber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD2#
Stuber gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stuber will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones stops Stuber from standing up.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stuber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stuber lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Stuber has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones passes into side control, despite Stuber's attempt to control the position.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Jones working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stuber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Jones is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stuber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stuber wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stuber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Stuber moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Stuber slips the punch.
Stuber wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Stuber shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Stuber.
Jones scores with the left hand. Stuber knows he should have avoided that one.
Stuber wants to clinch.
Jones with a nice cross.#T4#
Stuber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stuber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Stuber's head but Stuber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barry Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stuber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Stuber moves into the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones misses with a right hand
and Stuber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stuber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Stuber persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Stuber shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Stuber moved out of range nicely.
Stuber tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Stuber scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stuber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Stuber defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
TJ Stuber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stuber doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stuber tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stuber shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Stuber.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Stuber looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. #T1#
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Stuber's shoulder, as Stuber tries to avoid the shot.
Stuber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a jab when Stuber was well out of range.
Stuber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stuber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones connects with a right hand. Stuber shakes it off.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Stuber ducks down to avoid it.
Barry Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Stuber is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Stuber walks into a jab.#CL2#
Stuber has managed to clinch.
Stuber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Stuber tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Stuber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stuber staying out of range there.#CL2#
Stuber clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Stuber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws the left hand but Stuber avoids the punch easily.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stuber.
Stuber slips under a jab from Jones.#T3#
Stuber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stuber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stuber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Stuber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Stuber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Stuber jumps guard but Jones stands there with Stuber around his waist. Stuber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stuber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Stuber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Stuber tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones scores with a jab. Stuber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stuber shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Stuber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stuber staying out of range there.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stuber.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Stuber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
TJ Stuber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stuber slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Jones! |
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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 4
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Koga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stuber's guard.
Koga is pushing down on Stuber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stuber is fighting to maintain full guard but Koga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Koga 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.
Koga'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.
Stuber is in trouble now - Koga has advanced to mount!
Koga controlling the pace for now.
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stuber for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuber wants to control but Koga is having none of it.
Koga content just to control the position here. #T1#
Koga takes Stuber's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Koga controlling the positon.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Koga keeps control of the position as Stuber tries to break free.
Koga controls the position.
Further stalling from Koga.
Stuber trying to control the action but Koga just sinks the hooks in.
Koga is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##T4#
Koga is hanging on to Stuber's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuber is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koga.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.
Koga continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga 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##TD#
Koga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koga lands in his opponent's guard.
Koga is pushing down on Stuber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stuber is fighting to maintain full guard but Koga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koga passes the guard and advances to mount!
Koga controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koga continues to hold on tight.
Koga takes Stuber's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
More hug and hope from Koga.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Stuber is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Koga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Stuber rolls, trying to escape but Koga keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Stuber right now.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#T3##T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuber trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Koga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stuber was covering up waiting for the punch and Koga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koga is stalling in the full guard.
Koga passes Stuber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koga prevents Stuber from improving his position.
Koga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stuber!
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Koga moves to the back.
Stuber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koga has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stuber's body.
#T2##T3#
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stuber can do to turn this around?#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stuber wants to escape the position.
Stuber is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshika Koga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koga 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshika Koga!
An out of breath Toshika Koga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WFC Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Stuber darts in looking for a takedown but Winner gets double underhooks and turns Stuber into the cage.
Winner darts in looking for a takedown but Stuber gets double underhooks and turns Winner into the cage. #TD2#
Stuber gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Winner is looking to get back to is feet but Stuber passes into side control.
Winner is trying to get back to half guard.
Winner is trying to work for a sweep but Stuber has mounted him!
Stuber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Stuber working for a guillotine from mount but Winner is in no mood to give up.
Winner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Stuber jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Winner manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Stuber landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Stuber decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stuber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stuber shoots for a double leg takedown but Winner sprawls well. He's pushed Stuber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winner tries to clinch but Stuber moves out of range.
Stuber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stubers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Winner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stuber is trying to defend but Winner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stuber controlling the position for now.
Winner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Stuber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stuber 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.#SUB2#
Stuber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Stuber keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully.
Winner won't allow Stuber to sweep him here. #T3#
Stuber keeping full guard, as Winner tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stuber keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully.
Stuber has control of Winner's left arm, preventing Winner from doing any damage.
Winner won't allow Stuber to sweep him here.
Winner stands up over Stuber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stuber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winner is one step ahead there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Stuber working for submissions but it's allowed Winner to get to half guard.
Stuber looks winded!
Stuber is staying active underneath Winner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stuber defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stuber controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stuber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but TJ Stuber will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Winner moves into range and clinches up with Stuber.#BC#
Winner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stuber stuffs the takedown.
Winner throws a good cross that connects.
Winner cracks Stuber with a good jab.
Nice sprawl there from Winner as Stuber shoots in.
Good shot there by Winner.
TJ Stuber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winner moves in looking to clinch but Stuber pushes him off.
Winner shoots for a double leg takedown but Stuber sprawls well. He's pushed Winner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Stuber moves into the clinch successfully.
Winner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stuber is working for takedown but Winner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winner is working for takedown but Stuber is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exotic Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A short right from Stuber.
Stuber lands a nice uppercut.
Winner prevents Stuber from breaking the clinch.
Stuber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stuber to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stuber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Winner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stuber as he avoids it easily.
Winner has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Stuber has managed to clinch.
Winner jumps guard but Stuber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Stuber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Winner letting Stuber take a breather here.
Winner tries to pull guard but Stuber holds him up against the cage and eventually Winner drops back down to his feet.
Stuber looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Stuber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stuber clinches. #TD2#
Stuber is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Winner can't fight it off and eventually Stuber manages to take the fight to the floor. Winner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Stuber stands up from Winner's guard - Stuber perhaps looking for a knockout.
Exotic Winner is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Stuber has a takedown stuffed.
Winner scores with a jab.
Winner moves away from the strike by Stuber.
Winner scores with a jab. Stuber acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Winner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stuber did well to prevent Winner getting side control.
Stuber manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Winner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Exotic Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Stuber shoots in and gets a takedown into Winner's guard.
Winner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stuber on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stuber connects with a couple of short punches.
Winner wants to hit a sweep here but Stuber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Winner there! #T4#
Stuber landing strikes from the mount and Winner is in trouble!
Stuber punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stuber connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB2#
Stuber goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Winner turns into him and now he's in Stuber's guard.
Stuber wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Stuber 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#
Stuber shoots in looking for a takedown but Winner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stuber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Winner has closed the distance and engaged Stuber in a clinch.
Winner pushes Stuber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Winner.
Stuber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Stuber pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Winner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stuber, up you get!
Winner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuber slaps away a takedown attempt from Winner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stuber throws a push kick but Winner slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Winner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Winner tries to clinch but Stuber is having none of it.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winner tries for a takedown but Stuber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exotic Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Winner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stuber scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Winner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stuber swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Stuber shoots in and bounces Winner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stuber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SU2#
Stuber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winner, up you get! #TD2#
Stuber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
TJ Stuber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stuber working the body and head with strikes.
Winner is trying to control Stuber's posture but Stuber avoids it.
Winner wants to get back to his feet but Stuber drags him back down.#SU2#
Stuber stands up and beckons Winner to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Stuber has Winner up against the cage in a clinch.
Stuber tries to pull guard but Winner won't allow it.
Stuber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stuber is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stuber is trying to drag Winner to the mat but Winner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Winner gets control of Stuber's arms and successfully pulls guard. Winner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Stuber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stuber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winner is keeping the position for now.
Stuber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stuber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stuber is continuing to stall.
Stuber pushing down on Winner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Stuber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stuber 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Stuber! |
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Event:
WFC Hawaii 3
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Bill Jr clinches with his opponent.
Bill Jr gets through Stuber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stuber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bill Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stuber wants a takedown but no success here.
Stuber has Bill Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bill Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dan Bill Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Stuber.
Stuber wants to stall.
Bill Jr scores with a shot to the side of Stuber's head.
Stuber trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Bill Jr on the inside.
Bill Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stuber backwards.
Bill Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Stuber takes a shot to the head.
Bill Jr lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stuber is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bill Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Bill Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stuber backwards.
A short left from Bill Jr. #T1#
Stuber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bill Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bill Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bill Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stuber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bill Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Stuber backwards.
Bill Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Bill Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Bill Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stuber backwards.
Bill Jr is breathing heavily.
Bill Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stuber backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bill Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bill Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bill Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stuber backwards.
Bill Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Bill Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stubers head. #ROC#Stuber is rocked!#T2#
Bill Jr stops a takedown attempt from Stuber.
Bill Jr lands with a left to the head.
Stuber is still on wobbly legs! Can Bill Jr finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bill Jr.
Stuber jumps guard but Bill Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stuber seems to have recovered his senses.
Stuber is trying to pull guard but Bill Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stuber tries to land a knee to the head but Bill Jr blocks with his arms.
Bill Jr lands an uppercut.
Bill Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stuber tries to pull guard but Bill Jr won't allow it.
Bill Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bill Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Bill Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Bill Jr lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bill Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bill Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bill Jr. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Bill Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bill Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr lands with a right to the head.
Bill Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Stuber takes a shot to the head.
Bill Jr lands a big right hand that drops Stuber! The killer instinct kicks in and Bill Jr finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bill Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Bill Jr!
After winning the bout, Dan Bill Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC Tokyo 1
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Pamblo tries to clinch up.
Pamblo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franko Pamblo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pamblo looks to clinch
and Stuber counters with a two punch combo.
Stuber keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Stuber instigates a clinch.
Pamblo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pamblo as Stuber tries to tie him up. #BC#
Pamblo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Stuber gets tackled into the cage by Pamblo. Pamblo maintains the clinch. #BC#
Pamblo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pamblo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stuber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stuber is defended easily by Pamblo.
As Stuber backs away, Pamblo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamblo tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Stuber to counter with a crisp jab.
Pamblo fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Pamblo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stuber, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Pamblo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stuber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pamblo, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stuber misses with a knee to the head. #T1##BC#
Pamblo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Pamblo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pamblo manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Pamblo drives through and clinches with Stuber against the cage.
Stuber has had enough of the clinch but Pamblo keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Pamblo breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Stuber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pamblo is trying to stand up here but Stuber is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stuber is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pamblo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). TJ Stuber! |
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Event:
WFC New York 3
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Pamblo tries to clinch up.
Stuber throws a series of punches but Pamblo avoids them all with ease.
Stuber circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Pamblo moves into range and clinches up with Stuber.
Stuber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stuber tries to pull guard but Pamblo won't allow it.
Stuber wants a takedown but no success here.
Franko Pamblo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Stuber.#BC#
Pamblo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Pamblo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Stuber gets tackled into the cage by Pamblo. Pamblo maintains the clinch.
Stuber taking a breather.
A short right from Stuber on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuber is trying to pull guard but Pamblo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Pamblo manages to break the clinch.
Pamblo is looking to clinch but Stuber is avoiding it.
#CL#
Pamblo rushes Stuber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pamblo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stuber.
Stuber wants to get back to striking at distance but Pamblo won't allow it.
#T1#
Stuber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pamblo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stuber tries to pull guard but Pamblo won't allow it.
#BC#
Pamblo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pamblo wants to clinch up but Stuber keeps it at a distance.
Pamblo tries to close the distance and clinch but Stuber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pamblo fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Pamblo rushes Stuber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pamblo keeps control of Stuber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Pamblo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pamblo clinches. #BC#
Pamblo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franko Pamblo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pamblo is looking to clinch.
Stuber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stuber shoots in but Pamblo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Pamblo closes the distance and pushes Stuber back into the cage.
Pamblo stops a takedown attempt from Stuber.
#T2##TD2#
Stuber lands a takedown into guard.
Pamblo keeping full guard, as Stuber tries to pass.
Stuber looks winded!
Stuber won't allow Pamblo to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuber scoring with some ground and pound.
Pamblo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stuber is controlling him.
Pamblo is looking to stand back up but Stuber counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pamblo.
Pamblo is trying to stand up here but Stuber is controlling him well.
Pamblo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pamblo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stuber manages to mount him!
Stuber looking to control but Pamblo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pamblo is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Stuber has taken his back!#T3#
Pamblo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pamblo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stuber on the ground.
Stuber tries to keep control of the position but Pamblo is staying busy.
Pamblo is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Stuber is cranking Pamblo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Pamblo! He's tightened the choke and Pamblo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). TJ Stuber! |
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Event:
KOP
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Ragesoar scores with a nice strike.
Ragesoar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Stuber has closed the distance and engaged Ragesoar in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ragesoar.
#BC2#
Stuber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragesoar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ragesoar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stuber to score with a decent uppercut.
Ragesoar scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragesoar throws a series of punches but Stuber moves out of range.
Stuber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ragesoar defends it well.
Stuber checks a leg kick.
Ragesoar lands with a straight right. Stuber didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Stuber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ragesoar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stuber is in Ragesoar's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragesoar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stuber trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragesoar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stuber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Ragesoar being controlled here, momentarily.
Stuber looking to sit in guard and control but Ragesoar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ragesoar stops Stuber from standing up.
Stuber wants to sweep but no luck.
Stuber wants to control but Ragesoar passes easily into half guard.
Stuber trying to control but Ragesoar postures up.
#T2#
Stuber wants to get back to full guard.
Ragesoar blocks the strikes from Stuber.
Stuber is concentrating on defense, preventing Ragesoar from advancing position. #SUB2#
Stuber is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ragesoar is tapping! Great win for Stuber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). TJ Stuber! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Locke has closed the distance and engaged Stuber in a clinch.
Locke is pushing Stuber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stuber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Locke up against the cage.
Locke goes for a takedown attempt but Stuber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Locke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Locke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Locke stuffs the takedown.
Stuber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Locke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Locke tries to clinch there but Stuber circles away.
#CL#
Locke drives through and clinches with Stuber against the cage.
#T1##TD2#
Stuber jumps guard and drags Locke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stuber keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stuber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Locke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stuber is keeping the position for now.
Stuber throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuber wants to sweep here but Locke controlling him for the moment.
Locke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Locke looking to pass the guard.
Stuber 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.
Locke wants to control from the top but Stuber keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stuber throws a push kick but Locke slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Locke instigates a clinch.
Locke avoiding damage as Stuber throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Stuber tries to circle away but Locke has him pinned against the cage.
Stuber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Locke is stalling here.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stuber is trying to force a seperation but Locke has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Locke lands a left hand.
Stuber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Stuber.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Locke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stuber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stuber working hard to break the clinch.
Locke effectively controlling the action here.
Locke avoiding damage.
Stuber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stuber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Locke dominated that round.
That's time! Locke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stuber's efforts to push away.
Stuber misses with some punches.
Stuber is looking to take this one to the mat.
Locke looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Locke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stuber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Stuber wants to break free but Locke has control.
Stuber is trying to maintain a safe position but Locke gets an underhook and turns Stuber into the cage.
Locke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thomas Locke has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Stuber turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stuber manages to end up in side control.
Locke is looking to get back to his feet here but Stuber is keeping cool and he's managed to take Locke's back.
Locke is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Locke avoids the strikes from Stuber. #T2#
Stuber lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Locke is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Stuber scores with punches and elbows.
Stuber throws strikes from the back but Locke rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Locke.
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!
Stuber slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Stuber decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Stuber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stuber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Stuber. #CL#
Locke gets a clinch.
Locke wants a takedown.
Stuber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stuber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Locke prevents it.
Thomas Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Stuber.
Stuber goes for a takedown attempt but Locke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Locke clinches. #T4##TD2#
Stuber jumps guard and drags Locke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stuber keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully.
Stuber 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.
Locke tries to free his leg and advance position but Stuber is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stuber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Locke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but TJ Stuber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Locke shoots in for a takedown but Stuber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas Locke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stuber dives in for a single leg takedown but Locke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stuber is defended easily by Locke.
Locke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stuber.
Stuber fails to land the takedown.
Thomas Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Stuber.#CL#
Locke rushes Stuber and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke has Stuber pressed against the cage.
Stuber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Locke just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Stuber landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Locke is working for takedown but Stuber is calmly controlling the position for now.
Locke lands an uppercut.
Stuber tries to stall but Locke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Stuber gets control of Locke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stuber will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Stuber kicks Locke off and gets to his feet.
Stuber stuffs the takedown attempt from Locke. Locke gets slowly back to his feet.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stuber misses with a takedown attempt - Locke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stuber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stuber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stuber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stuber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stuber steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Locke.
Stuber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Locke's waist but Locke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stuber off to one side.
Locke leaves Stuber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Locke drives through and clinches with Stuber against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Locke goes for a takedown attempt but Stuber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Locke forces Stuber back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Stuber pulls guard successfully.
Locke stops Stuber from standing up.
Locke stopping the sweep attempt from Stuber.
Locke wants to pass the guard but Stuber is keeping the position.
Stuber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Locke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stuber is keeping the position for now.
Locke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Locke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Locke prevents Stuber from getting back to his feet.
Locke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stuber misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locke is looking to clinch but Stuber is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Stuber fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Locke to the ground. Stuber is now in Locke's guard.
Locke wants to stand but Stuber is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to TJ Stuber.
I think Stuber 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Stuber! |
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