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Event:
MMAH 94
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Stoic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stoic looks to clinch
and Mferi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Andrei Stoic has been cut.
Mferi lands a body shot.
Mferi scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Mferi.
Stoic's coach down at Ironbound MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stoic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mferi clobbers Stoic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mferi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Stoic is rocked!
Stoic gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mferi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stoic is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mferi! |
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Event:
MMAH 85
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Stoic misses with a few strikes there.
Stoic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stoic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Acosta with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Acosta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Acosta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Acosta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Acosta prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stoic!
Acosta landing strikes from the mount.
Acosta looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Acosta scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stoic?
Acosta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Acosta with shots to the head and body - Stoic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Acosta content just to control the position here.
Acosta working Stoic over with strikes here.
Acosta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Acosta raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Acosta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Acosta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Acosta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Acosta controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoic is in a horrible position here. Acosta smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Acosta wants to finish this one by submission but Stoic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Acosta.
Stoic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Acosta landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stoic is trying desperately to improve position.
Acosta controlling his opponent. #T4#
Acosta raining down shots from the mount!
Acosta controlling from the full mount.
Acosta tries to control but Stoic wriggling away.
Acosta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrien Acosta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Acosta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoic's half guard.
Acosta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoic can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Acosta wants to work for an arm triangle but Stoic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acosta works his way into side control.
Stoic is trying to control Acosta's posture but Acosta avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta working the ground and pound. #T1#
Stoic trying to remain calm as Acosta controls from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SU#
Acosta is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Acosta lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Acosta closes the distance and clinches.
Stoic is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Acosta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stoic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoic tries to clinch but Acosta moves out of range.
Acosta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Acosta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoic tries to avoid it but Acosta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoic to the ground. Stoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been informed that Stoic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Acosta dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stoic moves in looking to clinch but Acosta pushes him off.#CL#
Acosta pushes Stoic up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Stoic jumps into guard, dragging Acosta to the mat.
#T3#
Acosta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stoic looking to control.
Acosta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stoic is proving hard to escape from.
Acosta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Acosta stays in close to Stoic's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acosta is looking to work some ground and pound but Stoic has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acosta dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stoic jumps guard but Acosta stands there with Stoic around his waist. Stoic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Acosta manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acosta wants to clinch up but Stoic keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoic, as that shot connected.
Stoic avoids the head kick by Acosta.
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 Adrien Acosta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Acosta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoic throws a counter combo.
Acosta shoots in for a double leg but Stoic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stoic tries to clinch but Acosta is having none of it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Acosta manages to break the clinch.
Stoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoic misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoic as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acosta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Acosta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adrien Acosta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acosta shoots in and drives through. Stoic sprawls well.
Acosta shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Acosta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stoic throws a head kick but Acosta moves out of range.
Acosta throws a one two combo.
Stoic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acosta paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Stoic darts in and clinches Acosta up against the cage.
Acosta tries to pull guard but Stoic won't allow it.
Stoic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Acosta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoic walks away with a smile on his face. Acosta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stoic tries to bum rush Acosta with a series of wild strikes but Acosta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Acosta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acosta.
Stoic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Stoic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acosta, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acosta tries to pull guard but Stoic won't allow it.
Stoic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Acosta has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Acosta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stoic can't fight it off and eventually Acosta manages to take the fight to the floor. Stoic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Acosta tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoic is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic controls Acosta momentarily but Acosta frees himself. #T3#
Acosta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stoic is trying to get back to half guard.
Acosta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stoic is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acosta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Acosta controls the position.#SUB#
Acosta tries for a kimura but Stoic is defending well.
Acosta throwing strikes but Stoic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Andrei Stoic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrien Acosta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Acosta is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Stoic.
I think Acosta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
MMAH 82
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Stoic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stoic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoic, which made it look bad.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Williams.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Stoic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoic pinned against the cage. Stoic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Stoic lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Stoic closes the distance and clinches.
Stoic stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position. #BC#
Stoic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stoic wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Williams tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stoic controls his leg. #T2#
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Williams tries to stand and escape but Stoic is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Stoic slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Stoic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stoic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Williams is pressing down on Stoic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Williams lands a decent shot there.#T4#
Stoic wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Williams throws a couple of heel strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stoic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Stoic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Williams lands with a heel strike from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams punching to the body, from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams strikes from his own guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Stoic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Stoic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stoic's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Williams clinches up with Stoic and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams tries to pull guard but Stoic won't allow it.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to stand but Stoic is controlling from the bottom.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Stoic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Williams lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Williams throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Williams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Williams thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom.
Alex Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stoic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Williams is looking to stand up but Stoic won't let him. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams works over Stoic with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Stoic is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stoic is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Williams punching from the bottom.
Williams lands a good elbow from the bottom.#T3#
Williams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Williams throws a couple of heel strikes.
Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Williams striking off his back but it's not causing Stoic any problems.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Williams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Williams doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoic cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoic tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Stoic. Those never looked like landing.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Stoic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams dives in and grabs Stoic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Williams.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams blocks a head kick by Stoic.
#T4#
Williams shoots in and drives through. Stoic sprawls well.
Stoic is looking for a counter combo.
Stoic misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stoic enables Williams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stoic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stoic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Williams is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Stoic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stoic to keep the fight standing.
Stoic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Williams tries for a takedown but Stoic manages to get underhooks.
Stoic is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.#TD2#
Williams works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stoic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Stoic dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Stoic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams wants to take a breather but Stoic is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Stoic tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Stoic is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoic is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Stoic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Stoic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams wants to stand but Stoic is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Stoic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Stoic.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Stoic sprawls well.
Stoic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
Stoic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Williams.
I think Stoic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Stoic!
Andrei Stoic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Jordan closes the distance and clinches up with Stoic, looking for a takedown. Jordan pushes Stoic against the cage but Stoic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stoic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jordan.
Stoic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Jordan clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Jordan pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jordan holds on and takes a little breather.
Stoic stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.#SUB2#
Jordan is looking for a triangle but Stoic pushes his legs off easily.
Jordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordan, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jordan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stoic being controlled here momentarily.
Jordan is trying to control the position but Stoic postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Stoic being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.
Stoic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jordan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Stoic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jordan to the mat! Jordan manages to get full guard.
Jordan pushes Stoic off and gets back to his feet.
#T2##CL2#
Jordan moves into the clinch.
Stoic prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stoic stops a takedown attempt from Jordan.
Stoic jumps guard but Jordan stands there with Stoic around his waist. Stoic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Stoic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Jordan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stoic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoic lands a head kick. Jordan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoic sprawls well. Stoic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoic throws a big counter combination but Jordan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jordan dives in and grabs Stoic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.
Jordan stuffs the takedown.
Jordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoic avoids it really well and circles away.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoic tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoic tries to avoid it but Jordan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoic to the ground. Stoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stoic misses with a head kick.
Jordan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.
Stoic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jordan is fending him off so far but Stoic persists. Nope, Jordan circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Jordan moves into the clinch.
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 Andrei Stoic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jordan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoic as he avoids it easily.
Stoic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jordan counters with a series of strikes. Stoic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stoic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jordan gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Stoic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stoic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Stoic avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Stoic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jordan.#TD2#
Jordan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jordan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stoic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Jordan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stoic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Stoic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Stoic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Jordan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stoic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoic tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Jordan is pushing Stoic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Jordan wants a takedown but no success here.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
Jordan fails to pull guard.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Stoic manages to break the clinch.
Stoic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stoic wants it to stay on the feet.
Stoic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stoic lands a high kick!
Stoic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.#T4##TD#
Stoic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jordan's guard.#SUB2#
Jordan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stoic 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.#SU2#
Jordan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Stoic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jordan is defending well for now.
Jordan misses with an elbow over the top.
Jordan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jordan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stoic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jordan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stoic jumps guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan is trying to pull guard but Stoic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stoic up against the cage.#T1#
Stoic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but Stoic has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Jordan jumps guard.
Stoic wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan is pulling down on Stoic's head. It's preventing any offense from Stoic, at least for the moment.
Stoic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jordan has control of Stoic's left arm, preventing Stoic from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stoic wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jordan dives in and grabs Stoic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.#T3##TD2#
Jordan feints and as Stoic raises his hands in defense, Jordan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordan tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoic is retaining full guard.
Jordan throwing strikes but missing.
Jordan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Jordan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoic shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrei Stoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jordan 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jordan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Stoic tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Richardson counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Richardson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Richardson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stoic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Richardson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Richardson works to advance to full mount. Stoic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Richardson dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Richardson has control of Stoic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stoic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stoic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richardson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Richardson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Richardson lands a big elbow.
Richardson avoids the attempt from Stoic to control.
Richardson landing strikes from the mount and Stoic is in trouble!
Richardson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Richardson lands a heavy elbow.
Richardson controlling from the full mount.
Richardson avoids the attempt from Stoic to control.
Richardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richardson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stoic tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Richardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Richardson.
Richardson working the ground and pound effectively.
Richardson with shots to the head and body - Stoic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Richardson with a couple of short strikes.
We've been informed that Stoic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Richardson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stoic is controlling an arm, preventing Richardson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Richardson controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richardson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stoic tries to clinch up.
Richardson moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Richardson clinches up against the cage.
Stoic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richardson tries for a takedown but Stoic manages to get underhooks.
Richardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoics head.
Richardson throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Richardson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stoic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richardson to the mat. Richardson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Richardson has his feet on Stoic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Richardson pulls guard successfully.
Richardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Richardson is controlling Stoic's posture.
Charles Richardson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stoic is controlling him.
Stoic looking to pass the guard.
Stoic postures up.
#SUB#
Richardson is looking for a triangle but Stoic pushes his legs off easily.
Stoic trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Stoic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Richardson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stoic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Richardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stoic keeping full guard, as Richardson tries to pass.
Richardson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Richardson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stoic seems keen to control Richardson's posture.#T3#
Richardson wants to stand but Stoic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Richardson stopping the sweep attempt from Stoic.
Richardson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stoic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Richardson has passed into half guard!
Stoic is breathing heavily.
Richardson slows the pace down in half guard. #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.
Stoic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richardson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Richardson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stoic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richardson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richardson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Richardson defending well as Stoic loads up on a big left hand.
Stoic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richardson tries to counter with a takedown but Stoic is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Richardson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stoic was covering up waiting for the punch and Richardson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Richardson is stalling in the full guard.
Stoic looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoic keeping full guard, as Richardson tries to pass.
Richardson tries to stand but Stoic is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richardson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richardson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Stoic.
Stoic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Richardson rushes Stoic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson stalling the fight.
Stoic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Stoic gets underhooks to prevent Richardson's takedown attempt.
Stoic is trying to pull guard but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Richardson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stoic can't fight it off and eventually Richardson manages to take the fight to the floor. Stoic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richardson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Richardson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richardson forces his way into half guard.
Richardson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Richardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richardson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stoic hang on?
Richardson controlling the pace for now.
Stoic tries to lock up and control but Richardson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Richardson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Richardson unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Stoic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Richardson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Richardson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stoic hang on?
Richardson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Richardson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Stoic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Andrei Stoic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richardson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stoic looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richardson, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Richardson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Noriega looks to land a combination but Stoic avoids it well. #CL#
Stoic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Noriega misses with a punch on the inside.
Noriega is trying to break free.
Stoic is stalling here.
#TD#
Stoic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Stoic is working for a submission of some sort.
Stoic passes to side control.
Noriega is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Stoic tries for a kimura but Noriega is defending well. #T1#
Stoic misses with the ground and pound.
Stoic in side control, throwing shots but Noriega defends.
Stoic is looking to take a break and control but Noriega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noriega struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Stoic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noriega knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Noriega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stoic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Noriega wants to get back to his feet but Stoic is dominant here and he's now got Noriega's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Noriega as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stoic!
Noriega is trying to get back to his feet but Stoic has full control of the position and if anything, Noriega has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Noriega right now.
Stoic lands shots from the back.
Can Noriega hold on?! Stoic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3##SUB#
Stoic working for the choke.
What can Noriega do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic is looking to control Noriega but Noriega is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Noriega rolls, trying to escape but Stoic keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Noriega is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Noriega is trying to roll into a better position but Stoic has get a rear naked choke and Noriega is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrei Stoic!
In his post fight interview, Andrei Stoic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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