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Event:
TOF 111
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1# Clinton slips a jab from Stahl. Stahl throws a hook but Clinton avoids it easily. A decent looking body kick lands there for Clinton. Stahl misses with a right hand and Clinton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clinton.
Clinton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Clinton slips a jab from Stahl. Stahl loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch. Stahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away. A shot to the liver by Stahl. Beautiful body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton throws the left hand but Stahl avoids the punch easily. Stahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stahl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clinton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Clinton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Stahl lands a nice shot that snaps Clinton's head back.
Stahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Clinton scores with a nice head shot. Stahl misses with a lunging right hand
and Clinton counters with a nice uppercut. Paul Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Clinton. Stahl with a body punch. A glancing blow. Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Clinton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clinton throws a wild body kick that Stahl sees coming a mile off. Stahl lands a jab to the nose. Stahl avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Clinton scores with a hook to the body. Stahl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Clinton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've been told by Stahl's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2# Clinton lands a high kick!
Clinton keeps Stahl at a distance using the push kick. Stahl misses with a looping right. Stahl lands a nice shot to the body.
Stahl throws a right hand that misses
and Clinton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Clinton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stahl momentarily.
Stahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clinton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stahl momentarily.
Stahl avoids the body shot from Clinton.
Stahl slips under a jab. Clinton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stahl to score with a decent uppercut. Stahl looks to throw the jab but Clinton is out of range. Clinton tries to counter by closing the distance. Clinton is looking to land body kicks.#T3# Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Stahl. Clinton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stahl. Stahl misses the body punch letting Clinton counter with a right hand. Stahl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Stahl tries to move into range but Clinton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Clinton throws a half hearted mid kick. Clinton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stahl. Clinton lands with a nice combination. Stahl backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Stahl is rocked! Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton. Clinton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahl.
Clinton tries to move into range but Stahl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clinton throws a jab when Stahl was well out of range. Clinton misses with a body shot
and Stahl counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Clinton keeps Stahl at a distance using the push kick. Clinton avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Clinton throws a counter combo. Clinton avoids the body shot from Stahl.
It seemed like Clinton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stahl takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clinton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stahl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Stahl moves out of range of the body kick from Clinton.
Clinton misses with a head kick.
Stahl throws a body shot but no joy. Stahl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clinton to score with a decent uppercut. Clinton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Stahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Clinton moves out of range of the strikes. Stahl seems to have got his legs back now. Clinton misses with a wild body shot. Stahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Clinton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T5# Stahl throws an overhand right that lands on Clinton's shoulder, as Clinton tries to avoid the shot. Stahl is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Clinton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Clinton misses with a body punch
letting Stahl counter with a right hand. Stahl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Clinton's corner calls for a 1-2. Clinton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Clinton throws a half hearted mid kick. Stahl thows a left - swing and a miss! Stahl walks into a jab. Clinton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stahl finds it's way round the side to connect with Clinton's head. Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stahl swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range.
#T6# Clinton throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Whack! Clinton lands a heavy head kick that drops Stahl. The ref tackles Clinton to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stahl was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lucas Clinton! Lucas Clinton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TOF 103
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1# Stahl throws a shot from downtown. Keys moves away and avoids it. A slow jab from Stahl misses its intended target. Keys definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Keys bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keys throws out the jab. Keys ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stahl moves away. Stahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Keys clinches. Keys blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Keys. Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keys throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys. Keys connects with a knee to the head.
Stahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Keys controls his hands.
Keys misses with a punch to the body.
Keys lands an elbow that stopped Stahl in his tracks for a moment. Stahl blocks the elbow strike.
#T1# Keys throws an elbow that misses.
Stahl has a couple of punches blocked by Keys.
Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keys struggles to land a body shot inside as Stahl controls his hands.
Stahl tries to work over Keys's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stahl lands a hook to the side of the head. Stahl misses with a short punch on the inside. Keys scores with a knee to the head.
Keys doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keys taking a breather. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stahl. Keys has Stahl pressed against the cage.
Stahl misses with a short punch on the inside. Keys throws a punch but it's blocked by Stahl. Nice body punch from Stahl - that landed with a thud.
#T2# A short body shot lands from Stahl as the two fighters clinch.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keys with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Keys avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage. Keys with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl digs a right hand underneath Keys's ribcage. Keys let out a lung full of air as it connected. Stahl misses with some punches.
Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys. Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stahl. Keys scores a nice knee to the body.
Keys's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Keys misses with a knee strike.
#T3# Stahl misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Keys. Stahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keys lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keys lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Keys blocks an uppercut.
Keys using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keys struggles to land a body shot inside as Stahl controls his hands.
Stahl lands a shoulder strike. Stahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keyss head. Keys lands a body shot. Stahl misses with some punches.
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Keys uses good head movement to avoid it. Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys. #T4# Stahl misses with a punch on the inside.
Keys throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keys misses with some punches.
Keys looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses. Keys tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stahl cracks Keys with a nice body shot. A short uppercut from Stahl. Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keys blocking some punches.
Keys's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Keys misses with a body punch.
Keys tries to throw a body punch but Stahl avoids it by throwing Keys back against the cage. Stahl can't find room to land a body shot as Keys controls the action.
Stahl scores with a hook to the body. Keys misses with a hook from the clinch. Keys missing with knees to the body.
#T5# Keys blocking some punches.
Keys blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stahl. Keys takes a shot to the head. Stahl misses with the head strike.
A short right from Stahl on the inside. Stahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Keys controls his hands.
Stahl misses with a body punch.
A short left from Stahl. Stahl prevents a body shot from Keys. Keys throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms. Keys can't find room to land a body shot as Stahl controls the action.
Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys. Stahl throws a head punch that misses. Keys lands a hook that snaps the head of Stahl backwards. A short right from Stahl. Stahl misses with a hook from the clinch. #T6# Keys tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keys lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Keys throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it. Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl is leaning against Keys and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Keys throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stahls head. Stahl misses with a punch on the inside.
Keys tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Stahl prevents a body shot from Keys. Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keys blocks an uppercut.
Stahl pushes Keys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Keys throws a head punch that misses. Keys misses with a body punch.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Keys avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage. #T7# Keys is leaning against Stahl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Stahl misses with a short punch on the inside. Stahl lands a right hand. Keys blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stahl. Stahl lands a body shot. Stahl avoiding damage as Keys throws knees to the body.
Keys tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Keys tries to throw a body punch but Stahl avoids it by throwing Keys back against the cage. Keys tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Keys makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Keys avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage. Keys lands a good knee to the midsection. Stahl won't want to take too many of those. Stahl working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stahl takes a knee to the side of the body. Keys doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keys blocks an uppercut.
#T8# 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! Stahl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keys's elbow. Stahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stahl scores with a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Stahl - that landed with a thud.
Keys lands a knee to the head.
Keys tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stahl's elbow. Stahl throws a head punch that misses. Stahl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keys lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stahl misses with the head strike.
Keys stalling in the clinch but Stahl improves position. Keys misses with a hook from the clinch. Stahl pushes Keys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Keys tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Keys lands a right hand. #T9# A short right from Stahl. Stahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Keys backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Keys. Stahl scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stahl tries to work over Keys's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Stahl misses with the head strike.
Keys misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Stahl fails to land. Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stahl has a couple of punches blocked by Keys.
Stahl misses with a hook from the clinch. Stahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Keys unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stahl lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A short body shot lands from Keys as the two fighters clinch.
Keys looking to slow down the pace here. Stahl lands with a left to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Stahl will probably get the nod. 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# Keys looks to score with a jab to the body but Stahl is just out of range. Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keys. Keys doesn't manage to clinch there - Stahl circles away.
Stahl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stahl checks a leg kick nicely. Stahl throws a jab when Keys was well out of range. Stahl moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A combination from Keys does no damage. Stahl scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Stahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It looked like Keys was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stahl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stahl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Keys ducks right into an uppercut from Stahl. Paul Stahl seems to be getting the better of the standup. 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! Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keys. Stahl slips a jab from Keys.#T1# Keys takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stahl throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Stahl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keys misses with an uppercut. Stahl throws a looping overhand right but Keys ducks down to avoid it. Stahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keys is looking to counter the offense by Stahl and move into the clinch. Keys bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keys seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Keys missing with a left hand there. Stahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stahl lands a glancing blow to the side of Keys's head. Keys misses the jab. Stahl blocks a head kick by Keys.
Stahl jabs Keys right on the nose. Keys blinks but takes it well. Keys walks into a stiff left hand from Stahl.#ROC2#Keys is rocked!#T2# Stahl throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Keys moves into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stahl misses with some punches.
Stahl lands an uppercut. Keys misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses. Keys takes a shot to the head. Oh Keys is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Keys backwards. Keys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it. A right hand to the body from Stahl.
Keys seems to have got his legs back now. Keys throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Keys tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Stahl has a couple of punches blocked by Keys.
Stahl scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stahl works on Keys's body with a couple of short punches. Stahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Keys backwards. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Keys just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stahl's brow. #T3# Stahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keyss head. Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys. Stahl lands a nice uppercut. Keys misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stahl working aggressively here.
Keys fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keys blocks a body shot from Stahl. A short right hand to the side of the head by Stahl. Keys lands a right hand. Stahl works on Keys's body with a couple of short punches. Keys tries a body shot but Stahl blocks it.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses. Keys misses with a punch to the body.
Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it. Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Stahl blocks an uppercut.
Keys lands an elbow just above Stahl 's eye. Keys doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Keys creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Keys goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keys unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keys lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stahl controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Stahl.
Keys looking to stall.
A short right from Stahl. Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys. #T5# Stahl misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Keys - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Stahl. Keys blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keys swings wildly with an uppercut but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it. Keys misses with a punch to the body.
Keys tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keys tries to land knees in the clinch but Stahl avoids the damage to the body. Keys trying to land knees to the body.
Keys tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keys. Keys working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Stahl controlling the action here for a moment.
Keys swings wildly with an uppercut but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it. #T6# A shot in the inside from Stahl. A bit of stalling here from Keys.
Keys throws an elbow but it misses.
Stahl lands a right hand. Stahl taking a breather. Stahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Keys's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stahl lands a body shot. Stahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keyss head. Keys connects with a knee to the head.
Keys misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keys. Stahl working aggressively here.
#T7# Keys tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stahl gets through Keys's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stahl stalls. Keys looking to slow down the pace here. Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Paul Stahl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Keys gets through Stahl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Keys lands on the inside with an uppercut. Keys scores with a nice hook to the head. Stahl misses with some punches.
Keys throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Stahl gets through Keys's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Keys makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Stahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keys backwards. #T8# Keys misses with a short punch on the inside. Stahl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keys throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Keys. Keys taking a breather. A nice right hand lands inside from Stahl. Stahl blocks an uppercut.
Stahl lands with a right to the head. Stahl tries a body shot but Keys blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stahl. Stahl lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stahl scores with a nice hook to the head. Keys lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stahl or not. Stahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Keys controls his hands.
Stahl misses with some punches.
#T9# Keys scores with a nice hook to the head. Keys tries to stall but Stahl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keys backwards. Keys is leaning against Stahl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Keys working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Stahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Stahl as the two fighters clinch.
Keys tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Keys misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stahl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Stahl tries to work over Keys's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keys. A short left from Keys. Keys taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keys tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Stahl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stahl's corner calls for a 1-2. Stahl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Keys walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Keys uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stahl. Keys wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Stahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keys. Stahl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL# Keys darts in and clinches Stahl up against the cage. Stahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keys blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stahl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stahl fails to land. Stahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keys backwards. Stahl stalling the fight.
Stahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Keys uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Keys uses good head movement to avoid it. Keys misses with some punches.
Stahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keys misses with a knee to the head. Stahl can't find room to land a body shot as Keys controls the action.
Stahl can't find room to land a body shot as Keys controls the action.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stahl working aggressively here.
Stahl blocks an elbow strike from Keys.
A nice left hand lands by Keys.
Keys tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Keys misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Stahl cracks Keys with a nice body shot. A quick uppercut on the inside from Stahl. Keys throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keys throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms. Stahl lands a left hand.
Keys lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stahl or not. Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keys is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stahl is defending well for now. Stahl pushes Keys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stahl blocks a body shot from Keys. Stahl lands a shoulder strike. Stahl lands a nice uppercut. Stahl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Stahl lands a shot to the body. Stahl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from Keys. #T3# Stahl throws a head punch that misses. Stahl lands a nice uppercut. Keys works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it. Stahl cracks Keys with a nice body shot. Keys blocking some punches.
Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl avoids the elbow strike from Keys, against the cage.
Stahl pushes Keys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stahl working aggressively here.
Keys lands a hook to the side of the head. Keys throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stahl misses with some punches.
Stahl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Stahl letting Keys take a breather here.#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Keys. Stahl avoiding damage as Keys throws knees to the body.
Stahl lands a shot to the body. Keys misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keys is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stahl is keeping busy. Stahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keyss head. Keys letting Stahl take a breather 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! Keys with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stahl lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stahl takes a shot to the head. Stahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T5# A head punch on the inside from Stahl fails to land. Nice body punch from Stahl. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keys backwards. Stahl misses with a hook from the clinch. Stahl throws a head punch that misses. Stahl scores with a shoulder strike. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stahl throws a head punch that misses. Keys lands a shot to the body. Stahl presses Keys against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Keys has a couple of punches blocked by Stahl.
Stahl can't find room to land a body shot as Keys controls the action.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it.#T6# Stahl is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Stahl misses with some punches.
Keys stalling in the clinch but Stahl improves position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Keys. Nice body punch from Keys. Keys works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keys blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keys. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stahl scores with a shoulder strike. Keys is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Stahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keys backwards. Keys putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stahl in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Keys is looking to control Stahl's arms but Stahl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keys has his back to the cage. #T7# Keys wants to stall.
Keys tries a body shot but Stahl blocks it.
Stahl blocks an uppercut.
Stahl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. The referee is keeping an eye on Stahl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stahl. Stahl misses with the head strike.
Stahl misses with a punch to the body.
Stahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keys backwards. Keys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it. Stahl takes an elbow to the forehead. A head punch blocked on the inside by Keys. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Paul Stahl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T8# Keys throws a head punch that misses. Keys is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Stahl gets through Keys's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Keys scores with a hook to the body. Keys misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Keys fails to land. Keys misses with a punch to the body.
Stahl blocks an elbow strike from Keys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keys. #T9# A short right hand to the side of the head by Keys. Keys throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keys doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keys misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stahl blocks an elbow strike. A short body shot lands from Keys as the two fighters clinch.
Stahl tries to work over Keys's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keys makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Keys trying to land knees to the body.
Isaac Keys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keys throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Stahl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stahl has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Stahl! Paul Stahl seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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TOF 96
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1# Fassett throws out a powerful jab. Nice shot by Stahl. A big right from Fassett misses. Fassett scores with a jab to the body. Stahl throws a shot to the body.
#TD2# Fassett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fassett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Stahl is looking for a sweep. Stahl parries the strikes from Fassett easily there. Fassett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stahl to escape.
Fassett wants to control but Stahl is keeping him busy. Stahl struggling a bit here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stahl is not content to let Fassett control the position. #T1# Fassett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stahl some visible discomfort.
#SUB2# Fassett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Stahl wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Fassett has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Stahl's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Stahl is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Fassett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eric Fassett! Eric Fassett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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TOF 87
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1# Wooten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wooten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stahl scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wooten in his tracks. Stahl lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Wooten is rocked! Wooten feints and then cracks Stahl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stahl down. Wooten motions for Stahl to come forward. Wooten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stahl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Stahl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wooten's head. Stahl checks a leg kick nicely. Stahl missing with a left hand there. Wooten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Paul Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stahl takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Stahl misses the target. Wooten throws a low kick, looking for Stahl's leg but Stahl calmly moves out of range. Stahl throwing a counter right hand but Wooten manages to avoid it. Wooten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wooten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wooten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wooten takes one on the button. Stahl lands with an overhand left.#T1# Wooten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stahl scores with a shot to the body.
Wooten avoids the body shot from Stahl.
Stahl avoids the head kick by Wooten.
Wooten misses with a head kick.
Stahl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wooten misses with a head kick.
Stahl tests Wooten's chin there with a solid looking shot. Stahl lands a high kick!
Wooten is still on wobbly legs! Can Stahl finish him?#CL# Stahl moves into the clinch. Wooten seems to have recovered his senses. Wooten misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Stahl.
Nice body punch from Stahl. Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wooten wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# Stahl is leaning against Wooten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wooten misses with a hook from the clinch. 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! Stahl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wooten or not. Stahl lands a left hand.
#BC2# Wooten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooten takes one to the chin there. Stahl connects with a jab. A lazy body kick from Wooten and Stahl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooten walks into a straight right hand from Stahl.#CL# Stahl closes the distance and clinches. Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stahl working aggressively here.
Wooten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stahl backwards. #T3# Stahl lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Wooten has had enough of the clinch but Stahl keeps him there for the moment. Stahl takes a shot to the head. Wooten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wooten takes a shot to the head. Stahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A hook to the body from Stahl.
A left hand lands to the body for Stahl.
Wooten misses with a hook from the clinch. Stahl scores with an uppercut up the middle. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stahl as Wooten tries to tie him up. Nice body punch from Stahl - that landed with a thud.
Stahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Wooten uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooten blocks a body shot from Stahl. #T4# Stahl lands with a left to the head. Wooten working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stahl. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooten is trying to break free. Wooten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Stahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2# Wooten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stahl misses with a lunging right hand
and Wooten counters with a slapping leg kick. Stahl scores with a head kick.
Stahl misses with a straight right. A swing and a miss from Stahl. Nice uppercut lands for Stahl. That snapped Wooten's head back.
Wooten misses with a head kick.
#T5# Wooten throws a sloppy head kick and Stahl counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wooten thinking. Wooten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wooten. #CL# Stahl darts in and clinches Wooten up against the cage. Wooten tries to throw a body punch but Stahl avoids it by throwing Wooten back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stahl. #BC2# Wooten breaks from the clinch.
Stahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stahl moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A low kick from Wooten misses and Stahl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stahl throws a jab when Wooten was well out of range. Wooten scores with a head kick.
Stahl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wooten at a distance.
Stahl smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. 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! Wooten walks into a straight right hand from Stahl. Stahl is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T6# Stahl with a hook. A leg kick checked by Stahl. Stahl throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wooten 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 Stahl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stahl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A head kick by Stahl misses and Wooten counters with a head kick. That will keep Stahl thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! A chopping leg kick lands by Wooten. Stahl looks to throw the jab but Wooten is out of range. Wooten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stahl counters with a nice uppercut. Wooten slips a straight right by Stahl. Stahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wooten.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wooten! But no joy. Stahl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A jab lands there for Stahl. Stahl connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Stahl pounces like a tiger and cracks Wooten with a vicious hook! Wooten is down but not out! Stahl follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Stahl! Paul Stahl seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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TOF 78
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1# Yates throws the left hand but Stahl avoids the punch easily. Yates misses with a head kick.
#CL# Stahl moves into the clinch. Stahl keeps control of Yates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Stahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stahl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Yates cracks Stahl with a nice body shot. Yates lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Yates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Stahl has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yates. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in the clinch, Stahl scores with a nice short uppercut. Stahl scores with a shot to the side of Yates's head. Good body shot from Stahl.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Yates avoiding damage.
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Stahl fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yates. Stahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yates tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stahl blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahl. Yates is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Yates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Stahl stalling in the clinch but Yates improves position. A battle for position here, against the cage. Stahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yates backwards. Yates scores with a shoulder strike. Yates is stalling here.
Stahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Yates controls his hands.
#T2# Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stahl tries a body shot but Yates blocks it.
Yates is trying to maintain a safe position but Stahl gets an underhook and turns Yates into the cage. Yates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Stahl throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yates with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yates blocks an uppercut.
Yates is trying to force a seperation but Stahl has the dominant position. Yates is trying to break the clinch but Stahl has him pressed against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Stahl can't find room to land a body shot as Yates controls the action.
Yates tries to break free but Stahl pushes him back against the cage. Stahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Yates backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Yates misses with some punches.
#T3# Yates blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Yates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stahl tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Stahl misses with an uppercut. Yates takes a swing at Stahl's ribcage but misses. Stahl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yates has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Stahl throws a push kick but Yates slaps the foot to one side. Stahl throws a hook but Yates avoids it easily. Yates throws out a counter right but Stahl avoids it with no problem. Yates jabbing away but nothing is landing. Paul Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Stahl has managed to clinch.
Stahl misses with a punch to the body.
Yates blocks an uppercut.
Yates is pushing Stahl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4# Yates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stahl misses with a body punch.
Come on Yates - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stahl lands a body shot. Yates prevents a body shot from Stahl. Come on Yates - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stahl lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yates working hard to break the clinch. Stahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it. Stahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T5# Stahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Stahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it. Stahl throws a push kick but Yates slaps the foot to one side. Yates throws a leg kick but Stahl sees it coming and checks it nicely. A head kick by Stahl misses and Yates counters with a nice body shot. Yates throws a lazy right hand but Stahl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stahl throws a leg kick but Yates moved away. Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Stahl is just out of range. Yates bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stahl's head backwards. Stahl takes a swing at Yates's ribcage but misses. Yates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stahl. Yates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stahl manages to avoid it. Stahl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yates. Stahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T6# Yates takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stahl throws out the jab. Yates misses with a left hand and Stahl counters with an inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stahl throws a combination that misses enabling Yates to counter with a crisp jab. Yates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stahl. Stahl tries to clinch and Yates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Yates lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Stahl throws a poor cross that misses
and Yates counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've been told by Stahl's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Yates throws a jab when Stahl was well out of range. Stahl throws a hook but Yates avoids it easily.#CL# Stahl has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Yates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahl misses with a looping left. Yates steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T7# Yates pushes Stahl away with a front kick. Stahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stahl sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stahl tries to clinch up. Stahl with a nice cross. Yates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Yates gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stahl. Stahl throws a front kick aimed at Yates's knee but Yates avoids it well. Yates unleashes a big counter combination but Stahl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Stahl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yates thuds his right hand into Stahl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Yates missing with a left hand there. Stahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yates scores with a nice head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stahl misses the shot to the body. Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates. Yates lands with a kick to the temple. Stahl shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T8# Stahl takes one to the chin there. Yates takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Yates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stahl. Yates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stahl counters with a right hand to the body. A big right from Stahl misses. A jab lands there for Stahl. A big right from Yates misses. Yates throws the left hand but Stahl avoids the punch easily. Yates throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stahl. Stahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it. Stahl takes a swing at Yates's ribcage but misses. Yates takes a swing at Stahl's ribcage but misses. Yates looks to throw the jab but Stahl is out of range. Stahl misses with a hook. Yates ducked under it nicely. #T9# Yates takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stahl moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Stahl swings widly with a right hand
and Yates counters with a stiff right hand. Yates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stahl misses with a hook to the body
and Yates counters with a nice uppercut. Yates is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Stahl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stahl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yatess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Stahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yates. Yates throws a body punch but Stahl moves out of range. Yates misses the jab. Yates misses with a lunging right hand
and Stahl makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Yates misses with an uppercut. A little feinted left hand from Stahl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Yates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stahl. Yates throws a head kick that misses and Stahl counters with a straight right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Stahl will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Stahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yates throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Stahl counter with a right hand. Yates throws a leg kick but Stahl sees it coming and moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Stahl. Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Stahl throws a leg kick but Yates moved away. Stahl misses with a straight left. Yates tries a quick counter leg kick but Stahl is wise to it. Yates throws an overhand right that lands on Stahl's shoulder, as Stahl tries to avoid the shot. Stahl misses with a two punch combination.
Yates blocks a jab. Despite the aggression on Yates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yates throws a looping overhand right but Stahl ducks down to avoid it. Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Stahl is just out of range. Stahl connects with an inside leg kick. Stahl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yates makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Stahl misses with a double jab.
#T1# Stahl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Stahl throws a leg kick but Yates sees it coming and checks it nicely. Yates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yates cracks Stahl with a right hand to the side of the head. Yates throws a right hand that Stahl ducks under and follows up with a left that Stahl also avoids with ease. Stahl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yates checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Stahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Yates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Yates looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yates misses with a looping right. Stahl misses with a wild body shot. Stahl throws a hook to the side of Yates's head but Yates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yates throws a lazy right hand but Stahl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yates moves out of range of the strikes. Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stahl throws a push kick but Yates slaps the foot to one side. #T2##CL# Stahl has closed the distance and engaged Yates in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Stahl.
Yates working aggressively here.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Stahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yates backwards. 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! Yates blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Stahl. Yates is trying to maintain a safe position but Stahl gets an underhook and turns Yates into the cage. Yates will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stahl up against the cage. Stahl has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Yates has had enough of the clinch but Stahl keeps him there for the moment. Stahl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow. Paul Stahl has scored more points in the clinch so far. A right hand to the body from Yates.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3# Stahl lands a body shot. Stahl prevents Yates from breaking the clinch. Stahl working aggressively here.
Stahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stahl will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yates up against the cage. Yates just leaning against Stahl, taking a breather. Yates can't break the clinch.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Stahl misses with the head strike.
Yates prevents a body shot from Stahl. Stahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Yates backwards. Yates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4# Stahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yates trying to control the position but instead, Stahl has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yates into the cage. A nice left hand lands by Stahl.
#BC2# Yates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stahl with a nice calf kick. Yates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yates swings for the body but Stahl moves out of range.
Stahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Yates. Yates misses with a head kick.
#CL# Stahl rushes Yates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Stahl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Yates leaning his opponent against the cage. Yates continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T5# Yates swings wildly with an uppercut but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it. Stahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stahl misses with a short punch on the inside. Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates pushes Stahl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Yates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yates swings away with a leg kick that misses. A jab from Yates misses. Stahl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yates feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stahls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A low kick from Stahl is predictable there and Stahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T6# Stahl misses with a hook
and Yates counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yates throws a hook but Stahl avoids it easily. Yates throws a jab when Stahl was well out of range. Stahl swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A swing and a miss from Stahl. Yates cracks Stahl with an open hand slap. Yates looks to land a body kick but Stahl moved away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yates lands with an uppercut that bounces Stahl off the cage and back into range. Decent striking displayed by Stahl there. Yates slips under a jab. Yates follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Yates throws out a loose jab but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it. Stahl throws a shot to the body.
Stahl connects with a body shot that sends Yates's belly button to the back. Yates walks into a left hand. Yates's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stahl under the eye.#T7# Yates scores with a nice strike. Stahl dips to his left and cracks Yates with an uppercut! Yates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Stahl misses. Stahl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Stahl misses. Yates smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Terrell Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stahl misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Yates on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yates swings away with a leg kick that misses. Stahl jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yates throws out a counter right but Stahl avoids it with no problem. A jab from Stahl finds it's way through Yates's defenses. Stahl slips a straight right by Yates. Yates misses with a jab to the body
and Stahl counters with a stiff right hand. #T8# Yates lands with a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yates swings for the body but Stahl moves out of range.
Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahl.
Yates catches Stahl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A big right from Stahl misses. Yates throws a jab but it's blocked by Stahl. Yates connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stahl. Stahl circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Yates throws a hook to the side of Stahl's head but Stahl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yates misses with a right hand and Stahl counters with an inside leg kick. Yates is breathing heavily. Stahl wants to clinch and Yates counters with a straight right hand. Stahl stuns Yates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Yates throws a body punch but Stahl moves out of range. Yates lands with an uppercut that bounces Stahl off the cage and back into range.#T9# Stahl throws the kick towards the body but Yates avoids it. A big right from Yates misses. Stahl throws a hook but Yates blocks it. Yates now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Stahl throws a leg kick which misses Yates's front leg but catches the back leg as Yates tries to avoid it. Good exchange - Yates coming out on top. A nice leg kick from Stahl, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stahl circles away quickly and effectively. Stahl lands a body shot.
Yates tries to bum rush Stahl with a series of wild strikes but Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Yates throws a wild body kick that Stahl sees coming a mile off. Stahl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yates swats him away and circles back towards the center. Stahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yates moves away. Stahl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. 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 Paul Stahl will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Yates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stahl counters with a nice leg kick. #CL# Stahl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Yates can't break the clinch.
Stahl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A short uppercut from Yates. Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stahl's elbow. #BC2# Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yates. Yates uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Yates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stahl. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stahl momentarily.
A head kick misses from Stahl. Stahl takes a body punch but keeps moving. Yates misses with a left hand and Stahl counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yates misses with a few strikes there.
#T1# Yates moves out of range of the leg kick from Stahl. Stahl misses with a straight left. Stahl scores with a shot to the body.
Yates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Yates throws a looping overhand right but Stahl ducks down to avoid it. Stahl was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Stahl misses the shot to the body. A shot to the body from Stahl misses and Yates counters with a low kick, right behind Stahl 's knee. Yates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stahl. Stahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yates was well out of range. Poor timing from Stahl. Yates let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Yates ducks under a wild hook from Stahl. Stahl gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yates. Yates's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Stahl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Yates throws a right hand that misses
letting Stahl counter with a right hand. Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Yates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stahl. Yates checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yates doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahl.
Stahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it. Stahl misses with a body kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stahl misses the body punch and Yates counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stahl attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Stahl counters with a good low kick that Yates was not able to check. Stahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice defenses there by Stahl. Stahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Stahl scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yates pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Stahl missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yates moves out of range of the strikes. Stahl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Yates throws an overhand right that lands on Stahl's shoulder, as Stahl tries to avoid the shot. Yates scores with a jab. Stahl acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Yates throws a shot to the body.
#CL# Stahl takes the fight into the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stahl. Stahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Yates breaks from the clinch.
Stahl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. No joy there for Stahl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Yates - just one landing. #T4# Yates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stahl sees it coming and avoids it easily. Yates misses with a double jab.
Stahl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stahl connects with a crisp jab. Stahl throws a body shot but no joy. Stahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yates moves away. A big right from Yates misses. A nice combination there by Yates.
Yates is looking to land body kicks. Yates throws a chopping leg kick but Stahl manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Yates checks a leg kick. Yates throws a hook but Stahl avoids it easily. A swing and a miss from Yates. Yates digs a good body shot into Stahl's ribs.#T5# Stahl throws a hook but Yates avoids it easily. Stahl's corner calls for a 1-2. Stahl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Stahl darts in trying to clinch and Yates counters with a two punch combo. Yates throws a head kick but Stahl moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Stahl misses its target. Yates on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stahl throws a body kick that misses. Yates tries a quick counter leg kick but Stahl is wise to it. Good standup being displayed there by Stahl as he connects with a hook. Stahl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stahl works over Yates's head and body with a nice combination.#T6# Yates thuds his shin into the meat of Stahl's side. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice cross by Stahl. Yates throws a body punch but Stahl moves out of range. Stahl blocks a head kick by Yates.
Yates throws a body kick that misses and Stahl counters with a stiff right hand. Stahl ducks under a wild hook from Yates. Yates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yates throws a jab but it's blocked by Stahl. Stahl avoids the body shot from Yates.
Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahl.
Yates flicks out a counter leg kick but Stahl steps away. Stahl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yates. Yates circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Yates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T7# Yates moves away from the strike by Stahl. Stahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates throws a lazy head kick and Stahl counters with a straight right hand. Yates misses with a wild body shot. Stahl avoids the head kick by Yates.
Yates misses with a low kick. Stahl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Stahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it. Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Stahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Yates is just out of range. Stahl slips a jab from Yates. Stahl throws a big shot that misses. The crowd cheers as Stahl lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yates doesn't seem phased though. Terrell Yates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Paul Stahl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T8# Yates throws a leg kick that misses. It looked like Stahl was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yates. Stahl feints and then cracks Yates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yates down. Stahl misses with a straight right. Stahl throws the left hand but Yates avoids the punch easily. Yates on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stahl throws a head kick that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stahl misses with a few strikes there.
Stahl on the wrong end of a nice hook. Yates throws a low kick but Stahl avoids it. Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Yates. Yates blocks a low kick nicely. Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Stahl moves out of range easily. #T9# Stahl blocks a jab. Yates moves into range and connects with a jab. Stahl jabs Yates to the body, keeping him at a distance. Stahl lands with a right hand. Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A nice combination there by Stahl.
Stahl throws a half hearted mid kick. Stahl throws a looping overhand right but Yates ducks down to avoid it. Yates fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stahl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Stahl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stahl lands a glancing blow to the side of Yates's head. Stahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stahl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Paul Stahl. Well Stahl 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Stahl! Paul Stahl decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 71
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1# Stahl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jackman misses with a straight left. Jackman throws out a loose jab but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it. Jackman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackman. Jackman thuds a left hand into Stahl's body. Jackman throws out a loose jab but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it. Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Jackman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jackman appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Stahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stahl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackman lands a jab to the head.
Stahl throws out a loose jab but Jackman uses good head movement to avoid it. Jackman defending well as Stahl loads up on a big left hand. Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.#T1# Stahl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackman momentarily.
Jackman avoids the body shot from Stahl.
Jackman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stahl. A lazy left from Jackman finds it's target. Jackman has been working on his balance at Temple of Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stahl. Jackman slips a jab from Stahl. Stahl misses with a straight left. Jackman's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Stahl throws a body shot but no joy. Jackman misses with a hook
and Stahl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stahl misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Jackman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stahl's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jackman throwing strikes from guard but Stahl blocks nicely. Jackman is looking to work some ground and pound but Stahl has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Jackman chips away with some ground and pound. Stahl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jackman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jackman scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahl swivels though and keeps the full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Stahl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackman. Stahl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3# Stahl has control of Jackman's left arm, preventing Jackman from doing any damage. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Jackman wants to pass the guard but Stahl is keeping the position. Jackman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stahl's guard. Stahl is looking for a sweep. Jackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jackman lands strikes from half guard. Jackman thows a huge punch but Stahl dodges it nicely.
Jackman lands strikes from half guard. Jackman is keen to just control but Stahl is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB# Jackman is working for a kimura but Stahl is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jackman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Jackman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Stahl tries to roll over but Jackman keeps him under control.#T5# Stahl is in trouble now - Jackman has advanced to mount! Jackman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jackman misses with a head shot. Stahl tries to hold on but Jackman postures up. Stahl is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackman dominating with strikes here. Jackman controlling the pace for now. #SUB# Jackman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T6# Jackman landing strikes from the mount and Stahl is in trouble! BOOM! Jackman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Poor strikes thrown by Jackman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB# Jackman swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Jackman! A relieved looking Jimmy Jackman 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:
TOF 63
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1# Daniel Philips throws a jab but it's blocked by Stahl. Stahl with a jab.#KD2# Stahl lands a left and a right that send Daniel Philips crashing to the mat, dazed. Stahl thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Daniel Philips is rocked! Daniel Philips is holding his hands too far apart here. Stahl throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Daniel Philips is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Stahl! Paul Stahl seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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