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Event:
FCL - 10
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Junior wants to counter the offense by Stark and move into the clinch position.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Junior counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morello Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Junior landing some decent shots from guard.
Junior slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark looking to control.
Junior lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Stark has his feet on Junior's thighs here. He's pushed Junior off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Junior screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morello Stark! |
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Event:
FCL - 5
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia Jr.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia Jr as he jumps to the side.
Edgar Garcia Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morello Stark.
Garcia Jr misses with a wild combination.
Garcia Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia Jr as Stark shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garcia Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stark fails with the takedown
and Garcia Jr counters with a left to the body.
Morello Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Garcia Jr.
Stark misses with a body shot
and Garcia Jr counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Garcia Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark drops his hands momentarily and Garcia Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stark's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stark closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia Jr, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes Garcia Jr against the cage but Garcia Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia Jr throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Garcia Jr throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Garcia Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia Jr stuns Stark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garcia Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Garcia Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Stark looks winded!
Garcia Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stark shoots and misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia Jr scores with a one two! Stark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia Jr.
Nice body punch from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr scores with a jab.#ROC#Stark is rocked!
Garcia Jr throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Stark colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Garcia Jr as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Stark is left battered and dazed whilst Garcia Jr and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Garcia Jr!
Edgar Garcia Jr is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Edgar Garcia Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Stark shoots and misses #CL2#
and Proven counters by moving into the clinch.
Stark is trying to push Proven away but Proven has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Proven is keeping busy.#TD2#
Proven pulls guard successfully.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Proven is keeping the position for now.
Stark wants to control from the top but Proven keeps moving. #SUB#
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Proven slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proven scoring with some ground and pound.
Proven scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Stark has momentary wrist control but Proven slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Proven gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Proven working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Proven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Proven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Proven looking to pass the guard.
Proven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stark's head.
Proven is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Proven slips an elbow through the middle.
Stark wants to sweep here but Proven controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Stark working for a triangle but Proven defends it easily.
#T2#
Proven works over Stark with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Proven pushes his legs off easily.
Proven with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Proven is sitting in close to Stark's body. Stark has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Proven is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Proven is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stark.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Morello Stark! |
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